PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bender IsGreat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franek Grubson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

IsGreat
vs
Grubson

183 cm
24
199 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

150 cm
24
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bender IsGreat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Franek Grubson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IsGreat wants to clinch up but Grubson keeps it at a distance.
Grubson shoots in for a takedown but IsGreat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice jab there from IsGreat.
Grubson misses with a takedown attempt - IsGreat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
IsGreat stuffs the takedown.
Bender IsGreat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franek Grubson.
IsGreat tries to clinch there but Grubson circles away.
IsGreat scores with a one two! Grubson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Franek Grubson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grubson swats away the attempt to clinch by IsGreat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grubson.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Grubson has eaten all the pies!

Grubson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. IsGreat looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sloppy strikes there by Grubson.
IsGreat is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grubson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Grubson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
A lull in the action here as Grubson stalls from top position.
IsGreat dodges the ground and pound from Grubson.
An elbow from Grubson crashes against the mat.
Grubson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
IsGreat tries to buck Grubson off but Grubson is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grubson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but IsGreat sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Grubson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Grubson prevents IsGreat from escaping the position.
Grubson laying and praying for a moment but IsGreat takes advantage and regains half guard.
Grubson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but IsGreat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grubson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grubson tries to pass the half guard into mount. IsGreat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grubson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grubson wants to pass to mount but IsGreat is defending the position.
Grubson looks to land a strike but IsGreat avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
IsGreat pulls Grubson in close to prevent any damage.
Grubson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as IsGreat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grubson throwing strikes from guard but IsGreat blocks nicely.
Grubson trying to control but IsGreat is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now IsGreat is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat wanted to stand there but Grubson had control of the position.
Grubson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Grubson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
IsGreat wants to get up but he can't break Grubson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Franek Grubson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franek Grubson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

IsGreat tries to close the distance and clinch but Grubson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

IsGreat rushes Grubson and presses him up against the cage.
Grubson goes for a takedown attempt but IsGreat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
IsGreat is looking to clinch but Grubson is avoiding it.

IsGreat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grubson, pushing him back against the cage.
IsGreat stalling.
IsGreat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
IsGreat lands a right hand.
Grubson drops down looking for an ankle pick but IsGreat pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grubson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bender IsGreat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franek Grubson.
IsGreat is looking to clinch.
Grubson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has IsGreat pinned against the cage. IsGreat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
IsGreat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from IsGreat.

IsGreat takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on IsGreat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
IsGreat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat scores with a knee to the head.
IsGreat stalls.
IsGreat presses Grubson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grubson drops down looking for an ankle pick but IsGreat pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grubson just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat tries to clinch up.

IsGreat has Grubson up against the cage in a clinch.
Grubson tries to circle away but IsGreat has him pinned against the cage.
IsGreat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grubson backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with IsGreat for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bender IsGreat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franek Grubson's cut.
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!

IsGreat misses with a head kick.
Grubson shoots for a takedown but IsGreat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
IsGreat tries to clinch up.
IsGreat tries to clinch there but Grubson circles away.
Grubson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Grubson keeps the fight on the outside.
IsGreat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Grubson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bender IsGreat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
IsGreat scores with a nice body kick.
Grubson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grubson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bender IsGreat is winning the standup battle so far.
IsGreat fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
IsGreat fails with an attempt to clinch.

IsGreat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grubson, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
IsGreat lands a body shot.
Grubson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grubson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bender IsGreat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franek Grubson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from IsGreat.
Grubson is looking for a takedown.
Grubson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
IsGreat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from IsGreat.
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!
IsGreat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grubson backwards.
IsGreat lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from IsGreat.
IsGreat lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from IsGreat.
IsGreat stalling against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Grubson takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat with a knee to the head.
IsGreat lands with a short shot to the head.
Bender IsGreat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
IsGreat scores with a knee to the head.

Grubson is rocked!
IsGreat is stalling here.
Grubson is still on wobbly legs! Can IsGreat finish him?
IsGreat lands with a short shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
IsGreat landing knees to the body.
Franek Grubson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grubson seems to have recovered his senses.
IsGreat scores a nice knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bender IsGreat showed his dominance in that final round.
I think IsGreat 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Bender IsGreat!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Bender IsGreat!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Bender IsGreat!

Bender IsGreat wins by unanimous decision!