PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aapo Kalypsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan McGrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aapo Kalypsi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kalypsi
vs
McGrew

173 cm
22
181 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

178 cm
30
177 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aapo Kalypsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan McGrew!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kalypsi moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalypsi.

Kalypsi manages to break the clinch.
McGrew does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kalypsi connects with a body shot.
That kick from Kalypsi tenderised McGrew's leg. McGrew is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice sprawl there from Kalypsi as McGrew shoots in.
Kalypsi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGrew throws out the jab.
McGrew avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kalypsi.
McGrew walks into a left hand.
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!
McGrew slaps away a takedown attempt from Kalypsi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kalypsi cracks McGrew with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrew misses with a hook.
Kalypsi looks to land a body kick but McGrew moved away.
Kalypsi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McGrew manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kalypsi misses with a straight right.
McGrew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalypsi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Kalypsi.
A swing and a miss from Kalypsi.
McGrew connects with the punch.
Kalypsi is looking to clinch but McGrew is avoiding it.
McGrew connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kalypsi. Kalypsi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kalypsi slips a jab from McGrew.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGrew avoids it really well and circles away.
A punch combination from McGrew misses.

Kalypsi cracks McGrew with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McGrew looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kalypsi finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGrew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalypsi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from McGrew as Kalypsi shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aapo Kalypsi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGrew circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGrew counters with a three punch combo that has Kalypsi backing up. Kalypsi nods at McGrew to acknowledge the strikes.
McGrew tries to bum rush Kalypsi with a series of wild strikes but Kalypsi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGrew sprawls well. McGrew wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kalypsi gets slowly back to his feet.
McGrew blocks a head kick by Kalypsi.
McGrew pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGrew fails to land with a series of punches.
McGrew tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kalypsi is able to avoid easily.
Kalypsi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGrew.
McGrew misses with a head kick.
Kalypsi throws a front kick that sends McGrew stumbling back into the cage.
McGrew looks winded!

Kalypsi gets the takedown into side control.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kalypsi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McGrew tries to lock up and control but Kalypsi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kalypsi scoring with strikes but McGrew is staying in there.
Kalypsi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McGrew?

McGrew is rocked!
McGrew is squirming around, avoiding Kalypsi's attempts to control the action.
McGrew is still in real trouble! Can Kalypsi finish him?
Kalypsi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kalypsi content just to control the position here.
Kalypsi prevents McGrew from getting the reversal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGrew seems to have recovered his senses.
Kalypsi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McGrew looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aapo Kalypsi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The fighters circling - McGrew throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

McGrew tries to keep at a distance but Kalypsi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kalypsi misses with the head strike.
Kalypsi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGrew tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalypsi's elbow.

McGrew has picked Kalypsi up - he's going for a ride! McGrew dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kalypsi gets full guard.
Kalypsi is trying to control the position but McGrew postures up.
McGrew wants to pass the guard but Kalypsi is keeping the position.
McGrew trying to control but Kalypsi is working from the bottom.

Kalypsi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrew chips away with some ground and pound.
McGrew lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kalypsi has momentary wrist control but McGrew slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGrew scoring with some ground and pound.

Kalypsi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGrew has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kalypsi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McGrew has passed into side control.
Kalypsi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kalypsi wants to control but McGrew is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McGrew wants to take a breather but Kalypsi is having none of it.
Well, if McGrew is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McGrew seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalypsi tries to roll over but McGrew keeps him under control.
Aapo Kalypsi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kalypsi taking some punishment here, with McGrew in his half guard.

Kalypsi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGrew wants to free his trapped foot but Kalypsi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McGrew is looking for a kimura here.
McGrew winds up and cracks Kalypsi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrew is taking a breather. Kalypsi 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.
Kalypsi manages to get to full guard.
Kalypsi trying to keep a closed guard but McGrew is proving a slippery customer.

Kalypsi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McGrew has passed into half guard!
Kalypsi is looking to control McGrew's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kalypsi avoid being mounted?
Kalypsi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi working a defensive guard here.

Kalypsi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kalypsi keeping full guard, as McGrew tries to pass.
McGrew stands up over Kalypsi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McGrew with a nice head shot there.
McGrew tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalypsi is retaining full guard.
McGrew is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
McGrew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kalypsi looking for a guillotine here but McGrew defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan McGrew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

McGrew pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kalypsi back to the cage. McGrew follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

McGrew closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kalypsi to the mat! Kalypsi manages to get full guard.
Kalypsi wants to sweep here but McGrew controlling him for the moment.
McGrew pushes down on Kalypsi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McGrew trying to control the action but Kalypsi is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalypsi trying to hold on to McGrew's head to control him but McGrew postures up.

Kalypsi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGrew pulls his head out easily.
Kalypsi is pressing down on McGrew's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McGrew wants to control from the top but Kalypsi keeps moving.
Kalypsi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGrew trying to control but Kalypsi is working from the bottom.
Kalypsi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

McGrew avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGrew with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGrew missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGrew throwing strikes but missing.
McGrew lands a couple of digs.

Kalypsi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McGrew passes into side control.
McGrew lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalypsi taking a bit of punishment here - McGrew scoring with strikes.
McGrew lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kalypsi down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrew is chipping away with strikes.
McGrew scores with punches from side control.
McGrew scoring with punches from side control.

Kalypsi is rocked!
Kalypsi struggling a bit here.
Oh Kalypsi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kalypsi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kalypsi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McGrew working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McGrew working away.
McGrew in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Kalypsi looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! McGrew turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan McGrew!
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