PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Casca Grossa (ranked 4916 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozkar Hootenanny (ranked 4915 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.

Grossa
vs
Hootenanny

185 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Casca Grossa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ozkar Hootenanny!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grossa gets the takedown into side control.

Grossa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Grossa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hootenanny knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grossa working the ground and pound but Hootenanny is defending the strikes.

Grossa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hootenanny knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Grossa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hootenanny knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grossa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hootenanny is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Grossa is controlling him well.

Grossa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grossa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Grossa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hootenanny knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Grossa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Grossa in side control, throwing shots but Hootenanny defends.

Grossa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hootenanny, who protects the arm well.

Grossa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hootenanny is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grossa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hootenanny, who protects the arm well.

Grossa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Grossa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hootenanny is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Grossa swings around for an armbar but Hootenanny sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grossa's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grossa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hootenanny uses it to pass to side control.

Hootenanny decides to stand back up.

Grossa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Grossa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Hootenanny explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hootenanny gets caught napping as Grossa dives in and scores a takedown. Hootenanny manages to retain guard.

Hootenanny is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Grossa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hootenanny gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grossa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ozkar Hootenanny will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hootenanny with a nice cross.
Hootenanny lands a jab to Grossa's midsection.

Grossa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Grossa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hootenanny is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossa stands and throws Hootenanny's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Grossa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grossa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grossa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hootenanny, who protects the arm well.

Grossa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hootenanny has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Grossa but great work by Hootenanny.
Grossa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hootenanny wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hootenanny tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Grossa wants to control but Hootenanny postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossa tries to buck Hootenanny off but Hootenanny is having none of it.

Hootenanny has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Grossa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hootenanny's guard.
Hootenanny keeping full guard, as Grossa tries to pass.
Hootenanny wants to stand but Grossa is controlling the position.
Hootenanny working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grossa.

Grossa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hootenanny is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hootenanny has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossa trying to keep a closed guard but Hootenanny is proving a slippery customer.

Grossa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hootenanny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grossa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hootenanny puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Hootenanny decides to return to a standing position.

Grossa looking to score a takedown here. Hootenanny is defending well but Grossa drives through and ends up in Hootenanny's guard.

Grossa has gone for a leg lock! Hootenanny slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grossa's guard.

Grossa looking for subs off his back but Hootenanny has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grossa wants to control but Hootenanny is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ozkar Hootenanny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Grossa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hootenanny's half guard.
Hootenanny is looking to escape.

Grossa is working for a kimura but Hootenanny is defending it quite comfortably.

Grossa is working for a kimura but Hootenanny is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grossa wants to work for an arm triangle but Hootenanny is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hootenanny won't allow Grossa to pass to mount.
Grossa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hootenanny to regain full guard.
Ozkar Hootenanny has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grossa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hootenanny keeping full guard, as Grossa tries to pass.

Grossa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hootenanny is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Grossa, into his guard.

Grossa has his foot on Hootenanny's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hootenanny works his way back into a safe position though.
Casca Grossa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hootenanny stands and steps away. Grossa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd cheers as Hootenanny lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grossa doesn't seem phased though.

Grossa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hootenanny's guard.
Hootenanny working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grossa.
Grossa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hootenanny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grossa advances to half guard.
Grossa moves nicely into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grossa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hootenanny, who protects the arm well.

Grossa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hootenanny knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Grossa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grossa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Grossa is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hootenanny is trying to escape and Grossa transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hootenanny is forced to tap! Nice work there by Grossa! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Casca Grossa!