PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jossip Broz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mosoltov OGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jossip Broz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Broz
vs
OGrady

220 cm
19
260 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

198 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jossip Broz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mosoltov OGrady!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broz moves in looking to clinch but OGrady pushes him off.

OGrady feints and as Broz raises his hands in defense, OGrady changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Broz controls OGrady momentarily but OGrady frees himself.
OGrady tries to free his leg and advance position but Broz is retaining full guard.
Broz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for OGrady!
Broz trying to control but OGrady is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OGrady is trying to reverse the position but instead Broz has taken his back - oops!
OGrady tries to escape but Broz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Broz scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. OGrady is looking for a way out.
The referee is taking a good look at OGrady as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Broz!
OGrady is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broz keeps control of the position as OGrady tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Broz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
OGrady trying to control the hands but Broz won't let him.
Broz controlling well, preventing OGrady from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broz scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Broz is hanging on to OGrady's back as he tries to escape.
Broz lands a shot to the body.
Broz somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
OGrady has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Broz wants to control the position but OGrady frees himself and scrambles - Broz manages to regain control in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broz tries to advance to mount but OGrady denies him.
Broz working the head with strikes.
OGrady is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Broz is controlling him well.
Broz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Broz trying to control the position but OGrady is working away.
Broz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Broz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jossip Broz dominated that round.
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.

Broz throws a sloppy head kick and OGrady moves out of range easily.

Broz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. OGrady did well to prevent Broz getting side control.
Broz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Broz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. OGrady defending well though.
OGrady wants to get back to full guard.
Broz wants to control but OGrady is keeping him busy.
OGrady is controlling Broz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Broz is trying to control. OGrady wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broz tries to pass to full mount but OGrady defends it.
OGrady moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
OGrady 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OGrady keeping moving, preventing Broz from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if OGrady can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Broz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because OGrady is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
OGrady seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
OGrady is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Broz is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OGrady wants to sweep but no luck.
Broz wants to control from the top but OGrady keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Broz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Broz tries for a takedown but OGrady circles away easily

and OGrady counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Broz's guard now.
OGrady lands a couple of decent looking shots.
OGrady slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OGrady wants to pass the guard but Broz is keeping the position.
Broz has momentary wrist control but OGrady slips an elbow through the middle.
OGrady must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
OGrady lands a couple of decent looking shots.
OGrady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Broz controls OGrady momentarily but OGrady frees himself.
OGrady stays in close to Broz's body and controls the position.
OGrady is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
OGrady controls from within his opponent's guard.
OGrady connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mosoltov OGrady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

OGrady tries to clinch there but Broz circles away.
Mosoltov OGrady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

OGrady scores with a takedown into Broz's guard.
OGrady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

OGrady drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Broz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now OGrady has Broz in his guard.
Broz wants to control from the top but OGrady keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OGrady has his hands on Broz's head, controlling the position.
OGrady keeping moving, preventing Broz from controlling successfully.
OGrady wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Broz trying to control the position from guard on top but OGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OGrady pulls Broz in close to prevent any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Broz fails with the takedown

and OGrady counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Broz!
OGrady looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Broz covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mosoltov OGrady!