PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Gryzbowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Emelianenko
vs
Gryzbowski

180 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

CROWN
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fedor Emelianenko !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Gryzbowski!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gryzbowski is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
Gryzbowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emelianenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gryzbowski.
A head kick misses from Gryzbowski.
Emelianenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gryzbowski's waist but Gryzbowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emelianenko off to one side.

Emelianenko rushes Gryzbowski and presses him up against the cage.

Gryzbowski breaks from the clinch.
Jan Gryzbowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gryzbowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gryzbowski tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Emelianenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Emelianenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gryzbowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but Gryzbowski won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Emelianenko breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gryzbowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gryzbowski wants to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a thumping low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gryzbowski as he jumps to the side.
Gryzbowski tries to clinch up

and Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
Emelianenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gryzbowski walks away with a smile on his face. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gryzbowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Emelianenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gryzbowski misses with the combination.

Emelianenko darts in and clinches Gryzbowski up against the cage.
Emelianenko can't get the takedown.

Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gryzbowski moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Gryzbowski misses.
Gryzbowski lands with an overhand left.
Gryzbowski misses with a wild combination.
Gryzbowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gryzbowski closes the distance looking to clinch

and Emelianenko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Emelianenko .
Emelianenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Emelianenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Gryzbowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Emelianenko breaks from the clinch.
Gryzbowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emelianenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Emelianenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gryzbowski looks gassed!
Gryzbowski tries to clinch up

and Emelianenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gryzbowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gryzbowski throws a series of strikes that have Emelianenko backpedaling.
Gryzbowski throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.

Emelianenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gryzbowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Emelianenko breaks from the clinch.
Emelianenko shoots in but Gryzbowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jan Gryzbowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Emelianenko with that takedown attempt.
Gryzbowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gryzbowski cracks Emelianenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Gryzbowski is having none of it.
Gryzbowski tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Gryzbowski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gryzbowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gryzbowski moves out of range of the body kick from Emelianenko .

Gryzbowski gets a clinch.
Gryzbowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gryzbowski can't break the clinch.
Gryzbowski is pressed up against the cage. Emelianenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gryzbowski down to the mat. Gryzbowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gryzbowski tries to clinch up.
Gryzbowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gryzbowski misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Gryzbowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Emelianenko misses with a head kick.
Gryzbowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Emelianenko has time to react.
A jab lands there for Gryzbowski.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches up with Gryzbowski, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes Gryzbowski against the cage but Gryzbowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Gryzbowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gryzbowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
Emelianenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Emelianenko jumps guard but Gryzbowski stands there with Emelianenko around his waist. Emelianenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gryzbowski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gryzbowski tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Gryzbowski blocks a jab.
Gryzbowski lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gryzbowski wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Emelianenko .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gryzbowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emelianenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Gryzbowski circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gryzbowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gryzbowski fails to land with a series of punches.

Gryzbowski clinches with his opponent.
Gryzbowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Emelianenko won't allow it.

Emelianenko breaks from the clinch.
Gryzbowski connects with a looping right hand.

Gryzbowski pushes Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Gryzbowski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gryzbowski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Emelianenko stalls.

Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gryzbowski is fending him off so far but Emelianenko persists. Nope, Gryzbowski circles away and we're back to standing.

Gryzbowski clinches up with Emelianenko and pushes him back against the cage.

Gryzbowski breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gryzbowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emelianenko dodges the punch combination from Gryzbowski.
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Emelianenko forces Gryzbowski back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gryzbowski tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Emelianenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gryzbowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Gryzbowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Emelianenko won't allow it.
Emelianenko digs a right hand underneath Gryzbowski's ribcage. Gryzbowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Emelianenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Gryzbowski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Emelianenko prevents Gryzbowski from breaking the clinch.
Gryzbowski prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gryzbowski as Emelianenko tries to tie him up.
Gryzbowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gryzbowski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Emelianenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gryzbowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gryzbowski wants to break free but Emelianenko has control.
Emelianenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gryzbowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Emelianenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Gryzbowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gryzbowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Gryzbowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Gryzbowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko misses with a combination
and Gryzbowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Emelianenko scores with a takedown into Gryzbowski's guard.
Gryzbowski pulls Emelianenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Emelianenko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gryzbowski keeping full guard, as Emelianenko tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko is fighting to break Gryzbowski's control of his arms but Gryzbowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gryzbowski wants to stand but Emelianenko is controlling the position.
Gryzbowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emelianenko 's guard.

Emelianenko looking for a guillotine here but Gryzbowski defends easily.
Emelianenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gryzbowski controls the pace.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Emelianenko working for a triangle but Gryzbowski defends it easily.
Gryzbowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Emelianenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jan Gryzbowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gryzbowski wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.
Gryzbowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gryzbowski advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Emelianenko manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Emelianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Gryzbowski misses with a double jab

and Emelianenko counters with a shoot takedown. Gryzbowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
Emelianenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gryzbowski keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gryzbowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gryzbowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Emelianenko controls the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gryzbowski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Gryzbowski!