PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olavo Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carvalho has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Grabowski
vs
Carvalho

187 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Dampf-Punk Chemicals

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damian Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Olavo Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grabowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carvalho was covering up waiting for the punch and Grabowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Carvalho looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Grabowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carvalho's head.
Grabowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grabowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grabowski connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Carvalho some visible discomfort.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grabowski lands a decent elbow from side control.
Grabowski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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!
Grabowski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Grabowski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Grabowski cracks Carvalho with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Grabowski lands a strong strike to the head of Carvalho. That's dazed him! Grabowski looking to finish here. Carvalho is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Grabowski lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Grabowski!