PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bolo Yung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inge Grepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Yung
vs
Grepp

192 cm
23
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
255 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bolo Yung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Inge Grepp!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grepp moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grepp with a poor takedown

and Yung counters with a takedown into side control.
Grepp being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grepp is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yung off and has taken his back!
Yung covering up well under a series of strikes from Grepp.

Yung is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Grepp gets his way!
Yung controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Grepp missing with strikes from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Grepp is punishing Yung with strikes - can he finish him?!
Yung is trying to get back to his feet but Grepp has full control of the position and if anything, Yung has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Grepp goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Yung escapes and is now in half guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yung is taking a breather. Grepp says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Yung is looking to advance position but Grepp won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grepp actively working from the bottom here.
Yung looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grepp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grepp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yung is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

We're going to have a standup here because Bolo Yung wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Yung thows a body kick. Grepp tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Grepp looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepp with a lazy takedown attempt

and Yung holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grepp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yung just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bolo Yung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inge Grepp.
Grepp wants a takedown.
Grepp tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yung smiles and moves away.

Yung closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grepp did well to prevent Yung getting side control.
Still in half guard, Yung seems content to control.
Grepp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yung controlling the action here.

We're going to have a standup here because Bolo Yung wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Grepp takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grepp shoots and misses

and Yung counters with a takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An elbow from Yung crashes against the mat.
Yung staying calm.
Yung passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Grepp!
Yung tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bolo Yung dominated that round.
That's time! Yung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Yung fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grepp, pushing him back against the cage.

Yung manages to break the clinch.

Grepp moves into the clinch.

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

Yung clinches up against the cage.
Grepp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yung just stands there and leans against the cage.

Yung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grepp throws a combination that misses
and Yung counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Yung shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grepp is trying to defend but Yung finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grepp is trying to get back to full guard.
Yung tries to pass to full mount but Grepp defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Grepp is looking for a sweep. Yung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bolo Yung wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Grepp misses the shot to the body.

Grepp tries to keep at a distance but Yung has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grepp tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grepp tries to pull guard but Yung won't allow it.
Bolo Yung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inge Grepp.

Yung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grepp misses with a takedown attempt

and Yung counters by clinching up.
Yung lands a nice shot to the body.
Grepp is breathing heavily.

Yung breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yung has managed to clinch.

Yung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grepp with a lazy takedown attempt

so Yung counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yung's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yung won't allow Grepp to sweep him here.
Yung has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yung engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Bolo Yung has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Yung shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yung in particular looking to stall.
Yung'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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grepp is looking to improve his position.

We're going to have a standup here because Bolo Yung wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Grepp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yung scores with a decent looking hook.

Yung shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grepp napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yung is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Grepp will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yung has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

We're going to have a standup here because Bolo Yung wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Yung moves into the clinch successfully.
Grepp tries to pull guard but Yung holds him up against the cage and eventually Grepp drops back down to his feet.

Yung breaks the clinch.
Inge Grepp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grepp with a lazy takedown attempt

and Yung counters with a shoot takedown. Grepp fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yung showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grepp is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bolo Yung dominated that second round.
That's time! Yung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Yung's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yung duly obliges.
Grepp tries to clinch up

and Yung counters by moving into the clinch.
Grepp tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grepp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yung just stands there and leans against the cage.
Come on Yung - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Yung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grepp slips a jab and a cross from Yung.
Yung lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Yung.
Grepp manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Grepp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung wants to get back to his feet.

Grepp seems to be working for a kimura but Yung defends the submission attempt.
Yung pushes Grepp off looking to stand but Grepp dives back in and keeps control.
Yung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grepp can do to turn this around?
Grepp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yung's head.
Yung on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yung tries to get out of the position.
Grepp seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yung blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grepp.
Yung knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grepp on the ground.
Grepp thows a huge punch but Yung dodges it nicely.
Yung regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Grepp.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grepp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grepp won't allow Yung to get back to his feet.

Yung scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Grepp has his takedown stuffed
and Yung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolo Yung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inge Grepp.

Yung scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yung passes to full mount!
Grepp is looking to improve his position but Yung isn't that keen on the idea.
Yung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepp tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yung controlling the position easily from mount.

We're going to have a standup here because Bolo Yung wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Yung moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yung is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Yung drives through and clinches with Grepp against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grepp tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yung smiles and moves away.
Grepp swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Yung counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yung.
Bolo Yung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grepp tries to pull guard but Yung won't allow it.

Yung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grepp is trying desperately to land a takedown but Yung is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Grepp.

Yung fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grepp, pushing him back against the cage.

Yung manages to break the clinch.

Yung forces Grepp back against the cage and clinches.

Yung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grepp misses with a takedown attempt

and Yung holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Yung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grepp tries to land a body kick

and Yung counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yung is pressed up against the cage. Grepp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yung down to the mat. Yung avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Inge Grepp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yung lands a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bolo Yung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yung 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bolo Yung!