PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Grabowski
vs
Gonzaga

187 cm
26
240 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
230 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Gonzaga!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gonzaga with a lazy takedown attempt

and Grabowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Grabowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gonzaga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grabowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzaga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grabowski.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grabowski lands a nice short elbow.
Gonzaga wants to improve his position but Grabowski is controlling well.
Grabowski lands strikes from half guard.
Grabowski thows a huge punch but Gonzaga dodges it nicely.
Gonzaga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grabowski.
Gonzaga is looking to improve his position.
Grabowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Grabowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grabowski working over Gonzaga with some ground and pound. Gonzaga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gonzaga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grabowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gonzaga is refusing to be controlled, as Grabowski sits in half guard.
Grabowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grabowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gonzaga has hold of Grabowski's hands but Grabowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gonzaga is refusing to be controlled, as Grabowski sits in half guard.
Grabowski is nestled in close to Gonzaga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gonzaga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grabowski.
Grabowski missing with some ground and pound from the half 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!
Gonzaga tries to get to full guard but Grabowski has control of the leg.
Gonzaga is not content to let Grabowski control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gonzaga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grabowski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gonzaga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grabowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gonzaga is looking for a sweep. Grabowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grabowski is nestled in close to Gonzaga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Grabowski working Gonzaga over with strikes.
Grabowski trying to control the pace.
Gonzaga wants to improve his position but Grabowski is controlling well.
Grabowski drops an elbow to the side of Gonzaga's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grabowski working Gonzaga over with strikes.
Grabowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grabowski is looking to advance position but Gonzaga won't allow it.
Grabowski is nestled in close to Gonzaga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gonzaga trying to hold on to Grabowski's head to control him but Grabowski postures up.
Grabowski prevents Gonzaga from improving his position.
Gonzaga looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from Grabowski.

Gonzaga is rocked!
Grabowski lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Gonzaga! More strikes land and this one is all over! Grabowski jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Grabowski!