PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borys Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Xiii might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tenacious D - Master Exploder. This should be a great matchup!

Xiii
vs
Grabowski

170 cm
23
158 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

171 cm
23
155 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

[CLOSED] Xtreme Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wedge Xiii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Borys Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grabowski.
Nice takedown defense from Grabowski. No joy for Xiii on that attempt.
Grabowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiii goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Xiii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grabowski looks to throw the jab but Xiii is out of range.
Grabowski throws a looping overhand right but Xiii ducks down to avoid it.
Grabowski scores with a hook.
Xiii misses with a leg kick
and Grabowski counters with a one-two to the body.
Grabowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Grabowski throws a big shot that misses.
Grabowski throws a right and a left that Xiii avoids nicely.
Grabowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii throws a front kick aimed at Grabowski's knee but Grabowski avoids it well.
A leg kick checked by Xiii.
Nice straight punches there by Grabowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grabowski.
Grabowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiii shoots in but Grabowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grabowski blocks a leg kick.
Grabowski lands an overhand right.
Grabowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xiii circles away quickly and effectively.
Grabowski checks a leg kick.
Grabowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Xiii counters with a thumping low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Xiii misses with a low kick.
Xiii misses with a leg kick
and Grabowski counters with a thumping low kick.
Grabowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiii manages to avoid it.
Xiii walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Xiii misses.
Xiii avoids the head kick by Grabowski.
Grabowski checks a low kick from Xiii.
Grabowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiii throws a leg kick but Grabowski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grabowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big left from Grabowski misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xiii.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xiii lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grabowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grabowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Xiii is looking to chop away at Grabowski's legs.
Grabowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiii slips under a jab.
Xiii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grabowski avoids the head kick by Xiii.

Xiii scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Grabowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xiii.
Xiii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grabowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Grabowski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Xiii thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski lands a nice shot that snaps Xiii's head back.
Xiii shoots in but Grabowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grabowski looks to land a right hand but Xiii moved out of range.
Xiii tries to work over Grabowski's front leg with a kick but Grabowski checks it.
Grabowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiii tries for a takedown but Grabowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiii walks into a stiff left hand from Grabowski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grabowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good work by Xiii as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borys Grabowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A leg kick checked by Xiii.
Grabowski checks a leg kick.
Xiii thows a body shot but no joy.
Grabowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grabowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Xiii. Xiii gets slowly back to his feet.
Xiii shoots for a double leg takedown but Grabowski sprawls well. He's pushed Xiii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xiii takes one to the chin there.
Grabowski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xiii.
Grabowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiii.
Xiii staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xiii slips a jab from Grabowski.
Xiii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grabowski misses with a straight left.
Xiii throws a chopping leg kick but Grabowski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xiii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grabowski throws out the jab.
Grabowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grabowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grabowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xiii.
Grabowski throws a big shot that misses.
Xiii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grabowski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii misses with a leg kick
and Grabowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grabowski lands with an overhand left.
Xiii throws a low kick but Grabowski moves out of range easily.
Grabowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Xiii shoots in looking for a takedown but Grabowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Xiii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiii closes the distance and clinches up with Grabowski, looking for a takedown. Xiii pushes Grabowski against the cage but Grabowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grabowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xiii momentarily.
Xiii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grabowski lands with an overhand left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii wants to slow Grabowski down by chopping away at his legs.
Borys Grabowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grabowski misses with a double jab.
Grabowski blocks a low kick nicely.
Borys Grabowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xiii throws a leg kick but Grabowski checks it.
Grabowski blocks the body kick.
Grabowski avoids the head kick by Xiii.
Xiii throws a leg kick but Grabowski sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Xiii.
Grabowski takes a swing at Xiii's ribcage but misses.
Xiii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grabowski.
Xiii closes the distance and clinches up with Grabowski, looking for a takedown. Xiii pushes Grabowski against the cage but Grabowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grabowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiii.
Grabowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xiii misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Grabowski.
Xiii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grabowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grabowski misses with a head kick.
Xiii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grabowski is fending him off so far but Xiii persists. Nope, Grabowski circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borys Grabowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Grabowski wants to land a leg kick but Xiii is out of range.
Xiii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Xiii shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Xiii showed some decent athleticism there.
Grabowski is refusing to be controlled, as Xiii sits in half guard.
Grabowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Xiii is pressing down on Grabowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grabowski is holding on for now.

Xiii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grabowski flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Xiii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xiii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii wants to pass to mount but Grabowski is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grabowski wants to control but Xiii is keeping busy.
Grabowski is refusing to be controlled, as Xiii sits in half guard.
Xiii thows a huge punch but Grabowski dodges it nicely.
Xiii is thwarting Grabowski's attempts to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Xiii throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Grabowski to regain full guard.
Xiii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grabowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grabowski keeping full guard, as Xiii tries to pass.
Xiii trying to control the position from guard on top but Grabowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grabowski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Borys Grabowski.
Xiii throws a leg kick but Grabowski checks it.
Grabowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Grabowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grabowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xiii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xiii misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grabowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiii.
Grabowski throws a chopping leg kick but Xiii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grabowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xiii throws out a leg kick but Grabowski moves out of range and Xiii only half commits.
Xiii throws a push kick but Grabowski slaps the foot to one side.
Xiii misses with a head kick.
Grabowski misses with an uppercut.
Xiii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grabowski is able to avoid easily.

Xiii changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grabowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Xiii trying to control the action but Grabowski is working from the bottom.
Grabowski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Xiii off and has taken his back!
Xiii 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski is looking to control Xiii but Xiii is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Xiii really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Grabowski's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Xiii covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wedge Xiii clearly takes that round.
That's time! Xiii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Grabowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xiii motions for Grabowski to come forward. Xiii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Grabowski misses.
Xiii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xiii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Xiii tries to land a leg kick but Grabowski saw it coming and moves away.
Xiii thows a body shot but no joy.
Xiii lands a head kick. Grabowski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Xiii thows a leg kick but Grabowski checks it
and Grabowski counters with a right hand to the body.
Xiii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Grabowski blocks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Grabowski finds it's way through Xiii's defenses.
Grabowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Grabowski finds it's way through Xiii's defenses.
Xiii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Xiii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grabowski manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Grabowski blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xiii is defended easily by Grabowski.
Grabowski punishes Xiii's body with a nice straight punch.
Grabowski moves out of range as Xiii throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii blocks a jab.
Xiii checks a leg kick nicely.
Xiii misses the body punch
and Grabowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grabowski is looking to chop away at Xiii's legs.
Grabowski moves out of range of the body kick from Xiii.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Xiii changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grabowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Xiii is looking to take a break and control but Grabowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grabowski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Xiii connects with a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii working the ground and pound but Grabowski is defending the strikes.
Grabowski gets back to half guard.
Grabowski trying to control here.
Xiii is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grabowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grabowski managing to control the position.

Xiii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grabowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Xiii has managed to get both his arms back between Grabowski's legs - danger averted.
Xiii scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Xiii throws an elbow that misses. Grabowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Xiii's guard. Nice move by Grabowski!
Xiii keeping moving, preventing Grabowski from controlling successfully.
Wedge Xiii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Borys Grabowski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Xiii throws a low kick but Grabowski avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xiii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Xiii gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wedge Xiii will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Xiii moves away from the strike by Grabowski.
Grabowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grabowski avoids the head kick by Xiii.
Xiii throws a solid leg kick but Grabowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Xiii.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown but Grabowski shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grabowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Grabowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Grabowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Xiii is looking to wear down Grabowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Xiii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grabowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xiii misses with a low kick.
Xiii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grabowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grabowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xiii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski scores with a decent looking hook.
Grabowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Grabowski checks the leg kick.
Grabowski misses with an uppercut.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grabowski as he jumps to the side.
Grabowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grabowski throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grabowski is out of range and Xiii settles back down.
Xiii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grabowski throws out the jab.
Grabowski misses with a head kick.
Grabowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grabowski misses with a straight right.
Grabowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xiii's head.
Grabowski throws a nice head kick!

Xiii is rocked!
Grabowski feints and then cracks Xiii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xiii down.
Oh Xiii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grabowski misses with a straight right.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown but Grabowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grabowski dips to his left and cracks Xiii with an uppercut!
Grabowski checks a leg kick.
Grabowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xiii.
Xiii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski cracks Xiii with a hook to the temple - Xiii is on wobbly legs here! Grabowski swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Xiii falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Grabowski wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Borys Grabowski! Borys Grabowski retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Borys Grabowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.