PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gronk Groenhud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Groenhud comes to the cage accompanied by Sometime Lonely by Kelly Chen. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alexander Graham was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Groenhud
vs
Graham

225 cm
26
135 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

168 cm
26
138 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gronk Groenhud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Graham!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Groenhud misses.
Graham takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Groenhud defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Graham.
Graham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Groenhud avoids it really well and circles away.
Alexander Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Groenhud drops Graham with a nice combination! Groenhud dives into Graham's guard, looking to finish!

It looks like Alexander Graham has been cut.
Groenhud really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Graham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Groenhud.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graham is on top in guard.
Graham postures up.

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

Groenhud is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Groenhud passes Graham's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenhud tries to stand and escape but Graham is controlling the position.
Graham wants to get back to full guard.
Groenhud trying to pass the guard but Graham defending well.
Graham trying to hold on to Groenhud's head to control him but Groenhud postures up.
Groenhud passes the guard and advances to mount!
Groenhud manages to capitalize on a mistake by Graham to take his back!
Graham looks gassed!

Groenhud looking to break Graham's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Graham remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Groenhud will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Groenhud controlling well, preventing Graham from escaping the position.

Groenhud looking for the RNC.

Graham showing good submission defense here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Groenhud looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Graham is controlling Groenhud 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Graham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Groenhud is on top in guard.
Graham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham is looking to sweep but instead, Groenhud has passed into half guard.
Groenhud prevents Graham from improving his position.
Groenhud trying to mount his opponent but Graham defends it.

Groenhud seems to be working for a kimura but Graham defends the submission attempt.

Groenhud is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Graham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Groenhud passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Graham!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Groenhud with good strikes from the mount here!

Groenhud stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Graham throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Groenhud was covering up waiting for the punch and Graham finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Graham throws a strike but Groenhud rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Groenhud drops back looking for a leg! Graham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Graham manages to kick Groenhud off! Groenhud jumps back into Graham's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gronk Groenhud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Graham's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The fighters circle momentarily. Groenhud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but Groenhud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Groenhud throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Groenhud stuffs the takedown attempt from Graham. Graham gets slowly back to his feet.
Groenhud misses with a series of wild punches.
Groenhud lands with a slapping head kick.

Graham changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Groenhud looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Groenhud manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Groenhud gets full guard.
Groenhud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Groenhud pulls Graham in close to prevent any damage.
Graham is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenhud's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Groenhud keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
Groenhud wants to stand but Graham is controlling the position.
Graham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Groenhud's head.
Groenhud pulls Graham in close to his closed guard and prevents Graham from doing any damage or advancing position.
Groenhud will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Groenhud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graham is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Graham stops Groenhud from standing up.
Groenhud working a defensive guard here.
Groenhud has Graham pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graham won't allow Groenhud to sweep him here.
Groenhud controls Graham momentarily but Graham frees himself.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Groenhud keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gronk Groenhud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Graham.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groenhud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Graham.

Groenhud gets caught flat footed, as Graham shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Groenhud is trying to keep Graham in close.
Groenhud is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Groenhud wants to hit a switch here but Graham passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Groenhud there!
Groenhud can't escape the position.
Groenhud is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham misses with a head shot.
Groenhud is looking to get to half guard.
Groenhud wants to hold on but Graham pushes him away.
Groenhud gets back to half guard.
Groenhud wants to control but Graham is keeping busy.
Graham thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Groenhud to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gronk Groenhud dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Graham'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Groenhud lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Graham avoids the head kick by Groenhud.
A slow jab from Graham misses its intended target.

Graham fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Groenhud sprawls well initially but Graham persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Graham is looking to pass Groenhud's guard but actually Groenhud recovers to full guard.
Groenhud wants to sweep but no luck.
Graham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Groenhud looking to control.
Groenhud keeping full guard, as Graham tries to pass.
Groenhud is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Graham is fighting to break Groenhud's control of his arms but Groenhud is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Graham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Graham drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Groenhud manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Graham has Groenhud in his guard.

Graham has an active guard here but Groenhud has managed to pass into half guard.
Groenhud is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Graham!
Groenhud putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Graham tries to reverse the position but Groenhud maintains control.

Groenhud throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Graham has his hands clasped together but Groenhud breaks the hold and Graham is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Groenhud!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gronk Groenhud!