PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Gryce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggie Sprawls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gryce comes to the cage accompanied by Purple. Sprawls is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by BIG - The wickedest freestyle. Biggie Sprawls has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bryce Gryce's chin.

Gryce
vs
Sprawls

190 cm
20
247 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

182 cm
23
235 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryce Gryce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Biggie Sprawls!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gryce lands a nice looking body shot.

Sprawls shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gryce wants to get back to full guard.
Gryce slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gryce 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.

Gryce looking for a guillotine here but Sprawls defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sprawls loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sprawls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gryce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gryce controls Sprawls momentarily but Sprawls frees himself.
Gryce is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sprawls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gryce connects with a nice short shot to Sprawls's temple.
Gryce seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gryce trying to control the action but Sprawls is working from the bottom.
Gryce working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sprawls tries to get to full guard but Gryce has control of the leg.
Gryce working Sprawls over with strikes.
Sprawls wants to get back to full guard.
Sprawls looks gassed!
Sprawls is staying active underneath Gryce, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Gryce is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sprawls sees it coming and defends easily.

Sprawls is defending against the submission attempts here by Gryce.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gryce tries to pass to full mount but Sprawls defends it.
Gryce thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sprawls's head.
Gryce working the head and body with strikes.
Gryce not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gryce fails with a takedown attempt.
Sprawls tries a head kick but it misses.
Sprawls looks for a takedown but Gryce sprawls well.
Gryce fails with the takedown

and Sprawls counters with a shoot takedown. Gryce fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprawls wants to control from the top but Gryce keeps moving.
Sprawls passes Gryce's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sprawls wants to free his trapped foot but Gryce is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sprawls seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gryce does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gryce manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sprawls won't allow Gryce to sweep him here.

Sprawls avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gryce had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sprawls is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gryce Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sprawls's back instead.
Sprawls turns into Gryce and is now in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprawls postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Sprawls drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gryce looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gryce looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gryce!
Gryce scoring with punches and elbows.

Gryce looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gryce is looking to take a break and control but Sprawls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Sprawls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gryce wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sprawls keeps working.
Gryce advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gryce is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sprawls's half guard.
Sprawls tries to get to full guard but Gryce has control of the leg.
Gryce throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sprawls blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gryce.
Sprawls manages to get to full guard.
Gryce passes Sprawls's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sprawls gets back to full guard.

Sprawls has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gryce is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sprawls.
Sprawls is breathing heavily.
Gryce landing a few strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprawls is looking for a sweep.
Gryce looks up at the clock and then as Sprawls takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gryce smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sprawls manages to get back to half guard.
Gryce lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sprawls wants to improve his position but Gryce is controlling well.
Gryce takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gryce lands strikes from half guard.
Gryce wants to take a breather but Sprawls is having none of it.
Gryce scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gryce landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sprawls tries to get to full guard but Gryce has control of the leg.
Gryce wants to control but Sprawls is keeping him busy.
Gryce content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Gryce.
Sprawls is staying active underneath Gryce, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gryce lands strikes from half guard.
Gryce thows a huge punch but Sprawls dodges it nicely.
Gryce missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sprawls gets back to full guard.
Gryce trying to control but Sprawls is working from the bottom.

Sprawls working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gryce doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gryce manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gryce passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gryce perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gryce connects with a nice short shot to Sprawls's temple.
Ground and pound from Gryce.
Gryce wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sprawls keeps working.
Gryce not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sprawls is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gryce lands a nice short elbow.
Sprawls wants to get back to his feet.
Gryce working Sprawls over with strikes.
Gryce working Sprawls over with strikes.
Gryce landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gryce looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprawls wants to improve his position but Gryce is controlling well.
Gryce controlling the action here.
Gryce working over Sprawls with some ground and pound. Sprawls looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Gryce is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sprawls is just riding it out for now. Gryce eventually gives up the hold.

Gryce is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sprawls is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryce Gryce dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gryce tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sprawls paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Gryce closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gryce wants to control for a moment but Sprawls uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gryce tries to get to full guard but Sprawls has control of the leg.
Gryce keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gryce tries to roll over but Sprawls keeps him under control.

Sprawls moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gryce.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gryce is trying to control Sprawls's posture but Sprawls avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gryce is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Sprawls is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gryce knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gryce tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sprawls wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gryce struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Sprawls's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gryce manages to get back to half guard.
Gryce is trying to get back to full guard.
Bryce Gryce is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprawls trying to pass the guard but Gryce defending well.

Sprawls is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gryce is just riding it out for now. Sprawls eventually gives up the hold.
Gryce is trying to maintain the position but Sprawls is very close to passing his half guard.
Gryce keeping hold of Sprawls's head, controlling as best he can.
Gryce gets full guard.
Sprawls wanted to stand there but Gryce had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprawls looking to pass the guard.
Gryce is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gryce trying to control the pace.
Sprawls regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sprawls can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gryce controls the pace.

Sprawls has his foot on Gryce's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gryce works his way back into a safe position though.
Sprawls can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gryce controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gryce has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Bryce Gryce just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Sprawls throws a sloppy head kick and Gryce moves out of range easily.
Gryce changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sprawls tries to avoid it but Gryce manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sprawls to the ground. Sprawls escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Gryce shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sprawls manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Biggie Sprawls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gryce wants to control from the top but Sprawls keeps moving.

Sprawls escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gryce gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bryce Gryce.
Well Gryce has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryce Gryce!