PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Spyder Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristofa NappyNaps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Grove
vs
NappyNaps

197 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Spyder Grove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kristofa NappyNaps!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grove shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with NappyNaps but NappyNaps pushes him off and we're back to square one.

NappyNaps instigates a clinch.
Grove goes for a takedown in the clinch but NappyNaps prevents it.
NappyNaps landing knees to the head.
NappyNaps's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Grove's ribcage.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grove lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grove is breathing heavily.
NappyNaps creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grove's defenses.
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Grove's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
NappyNaps gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Spyder Grove has been cut.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the head.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grove lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grove lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
NappyNaps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
NappyNaps lands a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grove lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by NappyNaps.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for NappyNaps.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grove lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Grove's ribcage.
A bit of stalling here from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by NappyNaps.
NappyNaps lands an elbow that stopped Grove in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grove lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for NappyNaps.
NappyNaps connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps is pushing Grove up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
NappyNaps landing knees to the head.
NappyNaps's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
NappyNaps with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grove tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spyder Grove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
NappyNaps lands an elbow inside that Grove shrugs off.
Stalling in the clinch from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grove lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for NappyNaps.
Grove really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
NappyNaps lands an elbow that stopped Grove in his tracks for a moment.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grove lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
NappyNaps lands an elbow inside that Grove shrugs off.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from NappyNaps.
Knees in the clinch landing for NappyNaps.
NappyNaps connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grove's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for NappyNaps.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps lands an elbow just above Grove 's eye.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
NappyNaps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
NappyNaps with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grove tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
NappyNaps lands a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grove lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
NappyNaps displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grove up against the cage.
NappyNaps lands a nice elbow.
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
NappyNaps tries to land a knee to the head but Grove blocks with his arms.
Grove blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
NappyNaps pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grove takes an elbow to the temple.
NappyNaps has Grove pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grove tries to pull guard but NappyNaps won't allow it.
Grove creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Grove's ribcage.
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Grove's ribcage.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the head.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
NappyNaps pressing his opponent against the cage.
NappyNaps misses with a knee to the head.
Grove jumps guard but NappyNaps stands there with Grove around his waist. Grove gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grove tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. NappyNaps smiles and moves away.
Grove closes this distance looking for a takedown but NappyNaps circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

NappyNaps moves into range and clinches up with Grove.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kristofa NappyNaps dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spyder Grove's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

NappyNaps fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grove, pushing him back against the cage.
NappyNaps holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Grove tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. NappyNaps smiles and moves away.

Grove tries to keep at a distance but NappyNaps has taken the fight into the clinch.
NappyNaps lands an elbow inside.
NappyNaps prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grove blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
NappyNaps lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grove blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grove fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spyder Grove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Grove's ribcage.
NappyNaps lands a nice elbow.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grove takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grove takes a knee right on the jaw!
NappyNaps's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
NappyNaps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
NappyNaps comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
NappyNaps has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grove lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
NappyNaps stalling the fight.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grove lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
NappyNaps lands an elbow inside that Grove shrugs off.
NappyNaps with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
Grove changes levels and goes for a takedown here. NappyNaps fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spyder Grove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

NappyNaps has managed to clinch.
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Grove's ribcage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NappyNaps lands a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps lands an elbow inside that Grove shrugs off.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps lands a nice knee to the body.
Kristofa NappyNaps seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
NappyNaps gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
NappyNaps gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
NappyNaps lands a nice knee to the body.
The referee calls for NappyNaps to work.
Grove on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
NappyNaps lands an elbow inside that Grove shrugs off.
NappyNaps connects with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grove has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
NappyNaps tries a knee to the head but Grove blocks it.
Grove jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as NappyNaps walks away with a smile on his face. Grove gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
NappyNaps is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

NappyNaps closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grove tries to pull guard but NappyNaps holds him up against the cage and eventually Grove drops back down to his feet.
NappyNaps using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grove has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
NappyNaps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
NappyNaps missing with knees to the body.
Grove jumps guard but NappyNaps stands there with Grove around his waist. Grove gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grove scores a nice knee to the body.
Grove blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
NappyNaps stalling.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grove lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
NappyNaps scores with a knee to the head.
Grove tries to pull guard but NappyNaps won't allow it.
Grove tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. NappyNaps just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grove's face.
NappyNaps tries to land a knee to the head but Grove blocks with his arms.
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
NappyNaps misses with a knee strike.
NappyNaps lands an elbow just above Grove 's eye.
NappyNaps lands a nice knee to the body.
Grove is working for takedown but NappyNaps is calmly controlling the position for now.
A knee to the head by NappyNaps.
NappyNaps throws a knee to the head but misses.
NappyNaps gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grove.
NappyNaps avoiding damage.
NappyNaps tries a knee to the head but Grove blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grove blocks an elbow strike.
Grove avoiding damage as NappyNaps throws knees to the body.
Grove tries to pull guard but NappyNaps holds him up against the cage and eventually Grove drops back down to his feet.
Grove tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. NappyNaps just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kristofa NappyNaps showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Spyder Grove's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Grove tries for a takedown but NappyNaps sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

NappyNaps darts in and clinches Grove up against the cage.
Grove fails to pull the fight into his guard.
NappyNaps tries to land a knee to the head but Grove blocks with his arms.
Grove wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spyder Grove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Grove's ribcage.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
NappyNaps connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grove's face.
NappyNaps lands an elbow inside.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grove lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
NappyNaps lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Grove's ribcage.
Grove jumps guard but NappyNaps stands there with Grove around his waist. Grove gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
NappyNaps content to slow the pace in the clinch.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
NappyNaps tries to land knees in the clinch but Grove avoids the damage to the body.
Grove avoiding damage as NappyNaps throws knees to the body.
Grove jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as NappyNaps walks away with a smile on his face. Grove gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
NappyNaps tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grove paws at him with a jab and circles away.
NappyNaps tries to clinch there but Grove circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Grove's ribcage.
NappyNaps gets underhooks to prevent Grove's takedown attempt.
NappyNaps lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
NappyNaps tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
NappyNaps using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grove has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grove blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
NappyNaps prevents the takedown attempt.
NappyNaps misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grove.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Grove's ribcage.
NappyNaps throws a knee to the head but misses.
NappyNaps tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
NappyNaps stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
NappyNaps tries to land knees in the clinch but Grove avoids the damage to the body.
Grove drops to a knee looking for a takedown but NappyNaps gets the underhooks and prevents it.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grove lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
NappyNaps lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
NappyNaps lands a nice knee to the body.
Grove tries to pull guard but NappyNaps won't allow it.
NappyNaps with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Grove tries to pull guard but NappyNaps holds him up against the cage and eventually Grove drops back down to his feet.
NappyNaps throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grove blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
Grove managing to block the knees to the body from NappyNaps.
Grove looking for a takedown.
NappyNaps lands an elbow that stopped Grove in his tracks for a moment.
NappyNaps is pressed up against the cage. Grove has hold of a leg and is looking to drag NappyNaps down to the mat. NappyNaps avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

NappyNaps pushes Grove up against the cage in a clinch.
Grove takes a knee right on the jaw!
NappyNaps leaning against his opponent.
NappyNaps gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grove.
Grove avoiding damage as NappyNaps throws knees to the body.
Grove goes for a takedown in the clinch but NappyNaps prevents it.
NappyNaps connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grove's face.
Grove fails to pull guard.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grove lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grove takes a knee right on the jaw!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
Grove can't get the takedown.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grove lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grove lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by NappyNaps.
Grove avoiding damage as NappyNaps throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by NappyNaps.
Grove tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. NappyNaps just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grove tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. NappyNaps just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grove goes for a takedown attempt but NappyNaps pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

NappyNaps moves into range and clinches up with Grove.
Spyder Grove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Grove's ribcage.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
NappyNaps lands an elbow inside.
NappyNaps with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grove tries to pull guard but NappyNaps won't allow it.
Kristofa NappyNaps is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Grove's ribcage.
NappyNaps comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kristofa NappyNaps comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well NappyNaps has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 24:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristofa NappyNaps!