PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mattias Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis DeYoung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grabowski comes to the cage accompanied by Forever by Throwdown. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Grabowski
vs
DeYoung

188 cm
25
274 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mattias Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis DeYoung!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. DeYoung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Grabowski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in DeYoung's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
DeYoung keeping moving, preventing Grabowski from controlling successfully.
Grabowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
DeYoung can't keep his opponent in guard - Grabowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grabowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grabowski not doing much here.
Grabowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
DeYoung is trying to get back to full guard.
DeYoung wants to control but Grabowski is keeping busy.
DeYoung is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grabowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grabowski's back!
Grabowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski tries to break free.
Grabowski biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Grabowski manages to reverse the position and now he's in DeYoung's guard. Nice work there by Grabowski.

DeYoung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grabowski postures up.
Grabowski stays in close to DeYoung's body and controls the position.
Grabowski stands and throws DeYoung's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski tries to score with some ground and pound. DeYoung controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
DeYoung avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Grabowski.
Sloppy strikes there by Grabowski.
Grabowski is looking to take a break and control but DeYoung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Grabowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
DeYoung tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on DeYoung's face as Grabowski controls the position.
DeYoung is working to avoid the ground and pound but Grabowski connects with a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski cracks DeYoung with a big right hand but DeYoung just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Grabowski happy to just control the position for now.
Grabowski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Grabowski trying to control the action but DeYoung is working from the bottom.
DeYoung gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
DeYoung tries to get to full guard but Grabowski has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski trying to control from half guard but DeYoung is working away.
Grabowski working over DeYoung with some ground and pound. DeYoung looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grabowski working the head and body with strikes.
Grabowski lands with a punch from half guard.
Grabowski is trying to control the action in half guard but DeYoung is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
DeYoung wants to control but Grabowski is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeYoung is trying to stand.
Grabowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
DeYoung is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mattias Grabowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

DeYoung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Grabowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grabowski.
DeYoung tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
DeYoung drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grabowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mattias Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis DeYoung.
DeYoung shoots and misses

and Grabowski counters by clinching up.
DeYoung has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grabowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grabowski tries to break free but DeYoung pushes him back against the cage.
DeYoung wants to stall.
Grabowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
DeYoung lands a nice shot to the body.
DeYoung tries to score a body lock takedown but Grabowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grabowski as DeYoung tries to tie him up.

DeYoung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeYoung misses with a wild combination.
DeYoung tries for a takedown but Grabowski circles away easily
and Grabowski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DeYoung thinking.
DeYoung is breathing heavily.
DeYoung with a poor takedown

and Grabowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grabowski.
DeYoung looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DeYoung creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

DeYoung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Grabowski finds it's target.

Grabowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. DeYoung was covering up waiting for the punch and Grabowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.

DeYoung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grabowski is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeYoung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grabowski is stalling in the full guard.
Grabowski trying to control the position from guard on top but DeYoung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grabowski landing with the ground and pound.
Grabowski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grabowski preventing the sweep.
DeYoung is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grabowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grabowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grabowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeYoung is looking to stand up but Grabowski isn't so interested in that idea.
DeYoung tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grabowski trying to control the position from guard on top but DeYoung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeYoung being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mattias Grabowski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Grabowski circles away from the clinch attempt

and Grabowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Grabowski landing with the ground and pound.
Grabowski chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski trying to control but DeYoung is working from the bottom.
DeYoung controls Grabowski momentarily but Grabowski frees himself.
DeYoung wants to sweep but no luck.
Grabowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeYoung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grabowski trying to control the position from guard on top but DeYoung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeYoung is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
DeYoung wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Grabowski uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mattias Grabowski dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

DeYoung with a poor takedown
and Grabowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grabowski tries to clinch up
and DeYoung counters with a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Grabowski.
Grabowski closes the distance looking to clinch
and DeYoung counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by DeYoung.

DeYoung tries to keep at a distance but Grabowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
DeYoung throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grabowski missing with knees to the body.

DeYoung jumps guard.
Grabowski trying to control but DeYoung is working from the bottom.

DeYoung kicks Grabowski off and gets to his feet.
DeYoung looks to clinch
and DeYoung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

DeYoung shoots in and gets a takedown into Grabowski's guard.
DeYoung wants to stand and escape but instead Grabowski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Grabowski trying to control the position from guard on top but DeYoung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeYoung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeYoung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grabowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
DeYoung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grabowski pushes down on DeYoung's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Grabowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
DeYoung is trying to maintain the position but Grabowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Grabowski is looking to take a break and control but DeYoung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeYoung wants to get back to full guard.
DeYoung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice strikes from Grabowski there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grabowski wants to work for an arm triangle but DeYoung is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grabowski lands a nice short elbow.
Grabowski stalling.
DeYoung is trying to stand back up but Grabowski is controlling him
Grabowski wants to control but DeYoung is keeping him busy.
DeYoung has hold of Grabowski's hands but Grabowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Grabowski there.
Grabowski working over DeYoung with some ground and pound. DeYoung looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grabowski throwing shots but DeYoung is blocking nicely.
Mattias Grabowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
DeYoung wants to improve his position but Grabowski is controlling well.
Dennis DeYoung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grabowski is stalling here. DeYoung is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Grabowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and DeYoung has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Grabowski is trying to get back to half guard.
DeYoung throws an elbow but Grabowski slips to the side and avoids it well.

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 Mattias Grabowski.
Well Grabowski 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattias Grabowski!