PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soz Sztrova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mieszko Grzmotojad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sztrova's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, In Flames - Delight and Anger. Grzmotojad is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Power Metal . On his way into the cage it seems that Soz Sztrova has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Soz Sztrova seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Sztrova
vs
Grzmotojad

190 cm
27
215 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

191 cm
31
200 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Soz Sztrova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mieszko Grzmotojad!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sztrova gets tackled into the cage by Grzmotojad. Grzmotojad maintains the clinch.
Sztrova tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Grzmotojad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sztrova looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Grzmotojad.
Grzmotojad tries to throw a body punch but Sztrova avoids it by throwing Grzmotojad back against the cage.
Sztrova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grzmotojads head.
Grzmotojad lands a shot to the body.

Grzmotojad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Sztrova tries to keep at a distance but Grzmotojad has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sztrova drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grzmotojad pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grzmotojad throws a nice looking combination but Sztrova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sztrova.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soz Sztrova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sztrova closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grzmotojad circles away.
Sztrova tries for a takedown but Grzmotojad circles away easily

and Grzmotojad counters by clinching up.
Sztrova has Grzmotojad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grzmotojad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sztrova works on Grzmotojad's body with a couple of short punches.
Grzmotojad missing with knees to the body.
Grzmotojad is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Grzmotojad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Sztrova shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sztrova showed some decent athleticism there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grzmotojad has his hands on Sztrova's head, controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sztrova prevents Grzmotojad from getting back to his feet.
Grzmotojad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sztrova controls the pace.
Grzmotojad wants to sweep here but Sztrova controlling him for the moment.
Sztrova trying to control the position from guard on top but Grzmotojad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sztrova won't allow Grzmotojad to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Soz Sztrova has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Sztrova gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grzmotojad lands a good knee to the midsection. Sztrova won't want to take too many of those.
Sztrova manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grzmotojad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sztrova or not.
Grzmotojad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sztrova blocks a body shot from Grzmotojad.
Sztrova trying to control the position but instead, Grzmotojad has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sztrova into the cage.
Sztrova drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grzmotojad pulls his leg out and moves away.

Sztrova has Grzmotojad up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad stalling in the clinch but Sztrova improves position.
Grzmotojad tries to land knees in the clinch but Sztrova avoids the damage to the body.
Sztrova tries to score a body lock takedown but Grzmotojad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grzmotojad stops a takedown attempt from Sztrova.
Sztrova drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grzmotojad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grzmotojad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Grzmotojad pulls Sztrova into guard.
Sztrova stops Grzmotojad from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grzmotojad closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sztrova is trying to improve his position.
Sztrova regains half guard.
Grzmotojad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sztrova gets back to full guard.
Sztrova wants to stand but Grzmotojad is controlling the position.
Grzmotojad throwing strikes from guard but Sztrova blocks nicely.
Grzmotojad postures up in Sztrova's guard and throws a big left but Sztrova blocks it.
Grzmotojad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grzmotojad passes Sztrova's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sztrova moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grzmotojad is working Sztrova over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grzmotojad working some strikes from top position.
Sztrova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grzmotojad throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grzmotojad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grzmotojad content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grzmotojad throwing strikes but missing.
Sztrova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grzmotojad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sztrova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grzmotojad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sztrova trying to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grzmotojad throwing strikes from guard but Sztrova blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sztrova pushes Grzmotojad off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Grzmotojad shoots in and drives through. Sztrova sprawls well.
Sztrova fails with a takedown attempt.
Grzmotojad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sztrova at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sztrova rushes Grzmotojad and presses him up against the cage.
Mieszko Grzmotojad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sztrova taking a breather.

Grzmotojad breaks from the clinch.
Grzmotojad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sztrova tries for a takedown but Grzmotojad circles away easily
and Grzmotojad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sztrova thinking.

Grzmotojad dives in and scores a takedown into Sztrova's guard.
Grzmotojad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grzmotojad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sztrova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sztrova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad connects with a couple of short punches.
Sztrova working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grzmotojad.
Grzmotojad stands up over Sztrova, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grzmotojad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grzmotojad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grzmotojad postures up.
Grzmotojad is in close to Sztrova's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grzmotojad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sztrova trying to keep a closed guard but Grzmotojad is proving a slippery customer.
Sztrova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grzmotojad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grzmotojad scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grzmotojad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sztrova's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mieszko Grzmotojad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Grzmotojad clinches with his opponent.
Grzmotojad trying to control the position but instead, Sztrova has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grzmotojad into the cage.
Grzmotojad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sztrova is defending well for now.
Grzmotojad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sztrova is defending well for now.
A short left from Grzmotojad.
Grzmotojad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grzmotojad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grzmotojad lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grzmotojad.
Grzmotojad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sztrova or not.
Grzmotojad prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grzmotojad is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Grzmotojad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sztrova.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Sztrova closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grzmotojad quickly recovers to half guard.
Sztrova thows a huge punch but Grzmotojad dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grzmotojad regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sztrova prevents Grzmotojad from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grzmotojad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sztrova working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grzmotojad pulls Sztrova in close to prevent any damage.
Grzmotojad's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mieszko Grzmotojad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grzmotojad looking for a sweep. Not yet Grzmotojad, not yet.
Grzmotojad wants to get back to his feet but Sztrova is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mieszko Grzmotojad has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sztrova fails to land the takedown.
Sztrova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grzmotojad's waist but Grzmotojad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sztrova off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soz Sztrova. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grzmotojad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sztrova avoids it.

Grzmotojad turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sztrova is looking for a sweep.
Sztrova wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sztrova managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Grzmotojad.
Sztrova taking a bit of punishment here - Grzmotojad scoring with strikes.
Grzmotojad looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sztrova is avoiding damage well.
Grzmotojad tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Grzmotojad working the ground and pound.
Grzmotojad throws an elbow but Sztrova slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mieszko Grzmotojad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grzmotojad works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Grzmotojad working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Grzmotojad scoring with punches from side control.
Sztrova is not content to let Grzmotojad control the position.
Grzmotojad lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sztrova down.

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!
Sztrova prevents Grzmotojad from improving position.
Grzmotojad is staying tight to Sztrova's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Grzmotojad throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Grzmotojad taking a breather here.
Sztrova regains half guard there - taking advantage of Grzmotojad's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sztrova moves into full guard.
Soz Sztrova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grzmotojad slips nicely into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mieszko Grzmotojad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grzmotojad has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mieszko Grzmotojad!
A relieved looking Mieszko Grzmotojad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.