PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grymzyk Hryamzyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Box (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Box has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hryamzyk
vs
Box

189 cm
25
223 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 St Petersburg, Grymzyk Hryamzyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Box!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hryamzyk misses with a wild combination.
Hryamzyk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hryamzyk swinging wildly here.
A shot to the liver by Hryamzyk. Beautiful body shot.
Box pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Box dodges the punch combination from Hryamzyk.
Hryamzyk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Box.
Hryamzyk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Box fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Box takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Box tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hryamzyk swivels and escapes.
Box slips a jab and a cross from Hryamzyk.
Hryamzyk fails to land with a series of punches.
Hryamzyk throws a right and a left that Box avoids nicely.
Hryamzyk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hryamzyk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Box.
Box is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hryamzyk.
Hryamzyk throws a right and a left that Box avoids nicely.
Box fails with a takedown attempt.
Grymzyk Hryamzyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Box.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Box there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hryamzyk throws a series of punches but Box moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Box looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grymzyk Hryamzyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Box with that takedown attempt.
Hryamzyk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Box fails with the takedown.
Box takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hryamzyk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hryamzyk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Box looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hryamzyk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Box.
Box looks gassed!
Hryamzyk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No joy there for Hryamzyk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hryamzyk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Box fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Hryamzyk.
Hryamzyk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Box is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hryamzyk is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Box.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Box fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hryamzyk scores with a nice right hand.
Hryamzyk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hryamzyk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hryamzyk throws a left and a right that both miss

and Box counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Box.

Hryamzyk breaks from the clinch.
Hryamzyk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hryamzyk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A combination from Hryamzyk does no damage.
Hryamzyk lands a jab-cross combination.
Hryamzyk throws a right hand that Box ducks under and follows up with a left that Box also avoids with ease.
Box avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hryamzyk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hryamzyk works over Box's head and body with a nice combination.
Hryamzyk misses with a two punch combination.
Box showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hryamzyk.
Hryamzyk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Box moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Box fails in his attempt to clinch.

Box shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Box was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Box looking to ground and pound but Hryamzyk is blocking nicely.
Box throwing strikes here but Hryamzyk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hryamzyk is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hryamzyk wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Box.
Box thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Box throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hryamzyk squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grymzyk Hryamzyk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Box will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hryamzyk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Box back to the cage. Hryamzyk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Grymzyk Hryamzyk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hryamzyk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hryamzyk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hryamzyk scores with a three punch combo!
Hryamzyk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Box looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hryamzyk is fending him off so far but Box persists. Nope, Hryamzyk circles away and we're back to standing.
Hryamzyk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hryamzyk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hryamzyk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hryamzyk misses with a two punch combination.
Hryamzyk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Box.
Hryamzyk misses with a few strikes there.
Hryamzyk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Box shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hryamzyk but Hryamzyk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grymzyk Hryamzyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Box.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hryamzyk cracks Box with a good jab.
Hryamzyk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grymzyk Hryamzyk is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hryamzyk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hryamzyk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Box is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hryamzyk.
Hryamzyk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Box takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hryamzyk is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hryamzyk misses with a double jab.
Box slips a jab and a cross from Hryamzyk.
Hryamzyk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Box doesn't manage to clinch there - Hryamzyk circles away.
Box misses with a takedown attempt - Hryamzyk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hryamzyk scores with a sloppy right hand. Box should have avoided that one.
Hryamzyk misses with a double jab.
Hryamzyk misses with a double jab.
Hryamzyk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Box tries to clinch but Hryamzyk moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Box avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hryamzyk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Box wants to clinch.
Hryamzyk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hryamzyk cracks Box with a good jab.
Hryamzyk fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Hryamzyk finds it's way through Box's defenses.
Hryamzyk misses with a few strikes there.
Hryamzyk swinging wildly here.
Box avoids a punch combination nicely.
Box wants to clinch up but Hryamzyk keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Box misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice combination there by Hryamzyk.
Box dodges the punch combination from Hryamzyk.
Box tries to clinch but Hryamzyk moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Box.
Hryamzyk falls off balance throwing a combination

and Box counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hryamzyk is looking to escape.
Box sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hryamzyk defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Box thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Box takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hryamzyk is looking to escape.
Box trying to control the action but Hryamzyk is working from the bottom.
Box tries to pass to full mount but Hryamzyk defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grymzyk Hryamzyk dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hryamzyk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Box.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Box.
Hryamzyk misses with a few strikes there.
Hryamzyk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Box back to the cage. Hryamzyk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hryamzyk throws a combination. Box tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Box slips a jab and a cross from Hryamzyk.
Hryamzyk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Box looks to land a combination but Hryamzyk avoids it well.
Box showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hryamzyk.
Box takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hryamzyk thuds his right hand into Box's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hryamzyk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hryamzyk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Box fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hryamzyk throws a right and a left that Box avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hryamzyk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Box circles away quickly and effectively.
Hryamzyk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hryamzyk throws a nice looking combination but Box bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hryamzyk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hryamzyk looks to land a combination but Box avoids it well.
Hryamzyk misses with a two punch combination.
Box tries to clinch but Hryamzyk is having none of it.
A punch combination from Hryamzyk misses.
Box fails with an attempt to clinch.
Box fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grymzyk Hryamzyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Box.
Hryamzyk scores with a shot to the body.
Box has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hryamzyk throws a right hand that Box ducks under and follows up with a left that Box also avoids with ease.

That's two 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.
Sloppy strikes from Hryamzyk. Those never looked like landing.
Box tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hryamzyk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hryamzyk tests Box's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hryamzyk scores with a three punch combo!
Box misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Box shoots in for a double leg but Hryamzyk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hryamzyk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Box moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Box takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Box has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hryamzyk lands with a hook. Box tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hryamzyk throws a right hand that Box ducks under and follows up with a left that Box also avoids with ease.
Hryamzyk slaps away a takedown attempt from Box, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hryamzyk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hryamzyk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hryamzyk misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Box tries to clinch up but Hryamzyk circles away and keeps his distance.
Hryamzyk throws a combination that misses
and Box counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hryamzyk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Box gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Box thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Box is looking to advance position but Hryamzyk won't allow it.
Hryamzyk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hryamzyk tries to get out of the position.
Box missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Box not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hryamzyk is trying to stand back up but Box is controlling him
Box tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hryamzyk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Box is trying to control. Hryamzyk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hryamzyk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grymzyk Hryamzyk clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hryamzyk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Box back to the cage. Hryamzyk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Box throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Box tries for a takedown but Hryamzyk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hryamzyk misses with the combination.
Hryamzyk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hryamzyk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hryamzyk throws a nice looking combination but Box bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hryamzyk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Box changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hryamzyk tries to avoid it but Box manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hryamzyk to the ground. Hryamzyk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hryamzyk throws a combination that misses
and Box counters with a big head kick but Hryamzyk shrugs it off.
Hryamzyk goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Some wild striking there from Hryamzyk.
Box is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hryamzyk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grymzyk Hryamzyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Box.
Hryamzyk throws a series of punches but Box avoids them all with ease.
Hryamzyk misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Box fails with a takedown attempt.
Hryamzyk connects with a body shot.
Hryamzyk lands a right hook to the body.
Hryamzyk misses with a two punch combination.
Hryamzyk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Box shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hryamzyk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hryamzyk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Box.
Box is looking to work some ground and pound but Hryamzyk has wrist control.
Box trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Box in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hryamzyk wants to stand but Box is controlling the position.
Box missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hryamzyk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hryamzyk keeping moving, preventing Box from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Box with a flurry of punches that miss.
Box working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hryamzyk is looking to stand up but Box isn't so interested in that idea.
Box lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Box scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

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.
Box loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Box in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hryamzyk wants to stand and escape but Box is having none of it.
Box throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hryamzyk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Box is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Big Box will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Box showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hryamzyk.
Hryamzyk fails to land with a series of punches.
Box fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hryamzyk.
Hryamzyk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Box fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hryamzyk lands a head shot.
Box fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hryamzyk tries to bum rush Box with a series of wild strikes but Box uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Hryamzyk. Those never looked like landing.
Hryamzyk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Hryamzyk.
Hryamzyk misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hryamzyk. No joy for Box on that attempt.
Grymzyk Hryamzyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Box.
Box avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Hryamzyk. Those never looked like landing.
Box looks for a takedown but Hryamzyk sprawls well.
Hryamzyk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Hryamzyk does no damage.
Horrible takedown by Box or perhaps it was just good defense by Hryamzyk which made him look bad.
Horrible takedown by Box or perhaps it was just good defense by Hryamzyk which made him look bad.
Hryamzyk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hryamzyk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hryamzyk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hryamzyk's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hryamzyk duly obliges.
Box fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Box dodges the punch combination from Hryamzyk.
Hryamzyk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Box tries for a takedown but Hryamzyk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Box avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Box.
Box walks into a stiff left hand from Hryamzyk.
Box shoots for a takedown but Hryamzyk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hryamzyk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Hryamzyk both land. Nice combination.
Hryamzyk misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Hryamzyk does no damage.
Hryamzyk scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Box tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hryamzyk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Box shoots for a takedown but Hryamzyk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hryamzyk connects with a body shot.
Hryamzyk throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Hryamzyk does no damage.
Box slips a jab and a cross from Hryamzyk.
Box shoots in but Hryamzyk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A combination from Hryamzyk does no damage.
Box avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Hryamzyk misses.
Grymzyk Hryamzyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hryamzyk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Box.
Box takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hryamzyk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hryamzyk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Box.
Hryamzyk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Box fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hryamzyk avoids it really well and circles away.
Hryamzyk scores with a nice strike.
No joy there for Hryamzyk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hryamzyk swinging wildly here.
Hryamzyk leaves Box with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hryamzyk throws a right and a left that Box avoids nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hryamzyk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hryamzyk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Big Box has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hryamzyk moves out of range of the body kick.
Hryamzyk cracks Box with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grymzyk Hryamzyk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hryamzyk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grymzyk Hryamzyk!