PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raimis Grizlis (ranked 4849 p4p, 5041 weight class) and Gideon Pawosky (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.

Grizlis
vs
Pawosky

180 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
165
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Raimis Grizlis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gideon Pawosky!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grizlis checks a leg kick nicely.
Grizlis tries to counter by clinching up but Pawosky breaks away and moves out of range.

Pawosky darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Grizlis is looking to escape.
Grizlis tries to kick Pawosky off in order to stand up. Pawosky Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Grizlis is looking for a sweep.

Pawosky decides to stand back up. Pawosky steps back and let's Grizlis get back to his feet.
Pawosky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Grizlis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pawosky!

Pawosky throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Pawosky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grizlis avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawosky throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grizlis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pawosky but Pawosky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grizlis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pawosky.
Nice takedown defense from Pawosky. No joy for Grizlis on that attempt.
Pawosky takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice takedown defense from Grizlis. No joy for Pawosky on that attempt.
Raimis Grizlis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Pawosky.
Grizlis scores with a head kick. Pawosky tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Gideon Pawosky has been cut.
Pawosky fails with a takedown attempt.
Pawosky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grizlis defends well and Pawosky ends up having to push Grizlis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grizlis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pawosky but Pawosky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pawosky is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grizlis with a body shot.

Pawosky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grizlis, pushing him back against the cage.
Grizlis is trying to pull guard but Pawosky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grizlis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grizlis is breathing heavily.
Grizlis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pawosky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grizlis stops a takedown attempt from Pawosky.
Pawosky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grizlis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grizlis is trying to pull guard but Pawosky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Pawosky pulls guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawosky pulls Grizlis in close to his closed guard and prevents Grizlis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Grizlis trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawosky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pawosky pulls Grizlis in close to prevent any damage.
Pawosky trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grizlis throws a strike but Pawosky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Pawosky is stalling in the full guard.
Grizlis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

Pawosky thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pawosky is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Grizlis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gideon Pawosky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gideon Pawosky's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pawosky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grizlis is defending well for now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pawosky.
Pawosky slowing the pace effectively.
Grizlis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pawosky after a bit of a struggle.
Grizlis looking to stall.
Pawosky throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grizlis is pressed up against the cage. Pawosky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grizlis down to the mat. Grizlis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Pawosky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grizlis, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grizlis jumps guard but Pawosky turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pawosky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pawosky is trying to pull guard but Grizlis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Raimis Grizlis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Pawosky.

Pawosky pulls guard effortlessly.

Pawosky looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Grizlis has picked Pawosky up and slammed him! Pawosky can't keep hold of the triangle and Grizlis manages to pass to side control!
Grizlis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pawosky on the ground.
Pawosky manages to work his way to half guard, despite Grizlis's best efforts.
Pawosky wants to get back to full guard.
Grizlis is keen to just control but Pawosky is a slippery customer.
Grizlis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pawosky manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawosky 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.

Pawosky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grizlis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pawosky is adopting a defensive guard.
Pawosky wants to sweep here but Grizlis controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grizlis looking to sit in guard and control but Pawosky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Grizlis trying to keep a closed guard but Pawosky is proving a slippery customer.
Pawosky postures up in Grizlis's guard and throws a big left but Grizlis blocks it.
Pawosky throws a big elbow that misses.
Grizlis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pawosky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grizlis controls Pawosky momentarily but Pawosky frees himself.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Pawosky moves into the clinch.
Grizlis tries to stall but Pawosky uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pawosky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grizlis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pawosky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grizlis tries to pull guard but Pawosky won't allow it.
Pawosky is trying to force a seperation but Grizlis has the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grizlis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pawosky is trying to force a seperation but Grizlis has the dominant position.
Pawosky tries a knee to the head but Grizlis blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gideon Pawosky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gideon Pawosky's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Pawosky moves into the clinch successfully.
Pawosky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grizlis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grizlis has Pawosky pushed against the cage.
Grizlis looking for a takedown.
Grizlis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pawosky just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grizlis fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raimis Grizlis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grizlis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pawosky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grizlis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pawosky has him pressed against the cage.

Pawosky successfully pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pawosky pushes Grizlis off and scrambles back to his feet.
Pawosky fails with the takedown
and Grizlis counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pawosky misses with a takedown attempt
and Grizlis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pawosky throws a solid leg kick but Grizlis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pawosky.
Grizlis tries to close the distance and clinch but Pawosky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Pawosky moves into the clinch.
Grizlis is trying to push Pawosky away but Pawosky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grizlis misses with a body punch.
Grizlis wants to get back to striking at distance but Pawosky won't allow it.
Grizlis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grizlis is trying to break free.
Pawosky stalling against the cage.
Pawosky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pawosky can't break the clinch.
Grizlis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pawosky is defending well for now.
Pawosky lands a body punch.
Pawosky slowing the pace effectively.
Pawosky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grizlis smiles and moves away.
Grizlis shoots and misses
and Pawosky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grizlis tries for a takedown but Pawosky circles away easily
and Pawosky counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pawosky gets a double leg takedown into Grizlis's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pawosky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grizlis wants to sweep here but Pawosky controlling him for the moment.
Pawosky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Pawosky stands and steps away. Grizlis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Pawosky clinches with his opponent.
Pawosky is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pawosky is looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawosky lands a nice uppercut.
Grizlis wants to break free but Pawosky has control.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pawosky - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pawosky is struggling to control the position.
Pawosky continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Grizlis fails to pull guard.

Pawosky manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawosky keeping moving, preventing Grizlis from controlling successfully.
Raimis Grizlis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gideon Pawosky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Pawosky is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gideon Pawosky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pawosky winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideon Pawosky!