PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gniewomir Gromowladny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerwazy Obuch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gromowladny
vs
Obuch

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gniewomir Gromowladny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerwazy Obuch!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gromowladny defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Obuch.
Gromowladny scores with a jab to the body.
Gromowladny lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Gerwazy Obuch has been cut.
Donk. Gromowladny catches Obuch right on the button with a cross.
Gromowladny wants to clinch.
Gromowladny closes the distance looking to clinch

and Obuch counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gromowladny's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obuch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gerwazy Obuch wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gromowladny tries to clinch but Obuch moves away

and Obuch counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gromowladny wants to get back to his feet.
Obuch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Obuch has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Obuch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obuch is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gerwazy Obuch.

Obuch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gromowladny manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obuch sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gromowladny wants to stand up but Obuch is controlling him.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gerwazy Obuch wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gromowladny misses with a wild body shot.
Gromowladny scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Obuch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gromowladny.
Obuch circles away from the clinch attempt

and Obuch counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gromowladny won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obuch in side control, throwing shots but Gromowladny defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerwazy Obuch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerwazy Obuch's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Obuch closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gromowladny's guard.
Obuch won't allow Gromowladny to get back to his feet.
Obuch pushes down on Gromowladny's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Obuch content to control rather than advance.
Gromowladny avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Obuch.
Obuch content to control rather than advance.
Obuch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuch controlling the pace.
Obuch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Obuch trying to pass the guard but Gromowladny defending well.
Obuch content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Gerwazy Obuch has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gromowladny avoids a kick to the body.

Obuch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gromowladny quickly recovers to half guard.
Obuch controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuch works his way into full mount!
Obuch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Obuch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gerwazy Obuch has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Obuch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obuch content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerwazy Obuch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerwazy Obuch's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Gromowladny. Obuch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gromowladny tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Obuch is able to avoid easily.
Gromowladny misses with a series of wild punches.

Obuch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gromowladny won't allow Obuch to pass to mount.
Obuch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Obuch is taking a breather. Gromowladny 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gromowladny wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Gerwazy Obuch hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gromowladny darts in trying to clinch

and Obuch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gromowladny's guard.
Obuch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Obuch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obuch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Obuch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Obuch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Obuch controlling the action here.
Obuch trying to pass the guard but Gromowladny defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Obuch there.

Obuch is working for a submission of some sort.

Obuch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gromowladny sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obuch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ground and pound from Obuch.
Obuch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obuch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerwazy Obuch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Obuch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerwazy Obuch!
Our winner, Gerwazy Obuch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.