PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Natan Grygiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think David might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Who - Baba O'Riley. Grygiel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sobota- Rusz dupsko na marsz kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

David
vs
Grygiel

190 cm
36
218 lbs
21 - 21 - 0

194 cm
28
205 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Brute

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 21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Craig David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Natan Grygiel!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grygiel moves away.
Grygiel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with David but David pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grygiel fails with the takedown
and David counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

David pushes Grygiel up against the cage in a clinch.
Grygiel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. David avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Craig David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Natan Grygiel.

David pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grygiel is trying hard to land a takedown here. David sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grygiel shoots in for a double leg but David sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grygiel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and David counters with an inside leg kick.

David throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grygiel was covering up waiting for the punch and David finishes the takedown easily into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
David wants to control from the top but Grygiel keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
David landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
David passes Grygiel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
David lands strikes from half guard.
David thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grygiel is refusing to be controlled, as David sits in half guard.
David takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
David wants to control but Grygiel is keeping him busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Craig David just wasn't active enough.
Grygiel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
David stuffs the takedown.
Grygiel shoots in looking for a takedown. David tries to sprawl out of it but Grygiel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. David manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Good leg kick by David there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grygiel looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grygiel throws the left hand but David avoids the punch easily.
David misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grygiel fails with a takedown attempt.
David pulls out of a head kick attempt.

David bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grygiel prevents David from improving position.
David misses with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Grygiel prevents David from improving position.
I wouldn't like to be where Grygiel is right now.
David trying to control the position but Grygiel is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grygiel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked David off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grygiel looking for the choke but no joy.
David looking very determined here, making life difficult for Grygiel.
David tries to escape but Grygiel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
David turns into Grygiel and is now in his guard.
Grygiel keeping full guard, as David tries to pass.
Grygiel controls David momentarily but David frees himself.
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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig David dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Grygiel checks a low kick from David.
Nice takedown defense from David. No joy for Grygiel on that attempt.
David swats away the attempt to clinch by Grygiel.
David stuffs the takedown attempt from Grygiel. Grygiel gets slowly back to his feet.
David throws a chopping leg kick but Grygiel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grygiel throws a right hand that David ducks under and follows up with a left that David also avoids with ease.
David darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from David.

David feints and as Grygiel raises his hands in defense, David changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grygiel can't keep his opponent in guard - David advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
David not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
David thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grygiel's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
David looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David is looking to pass Grygiel's guard but actually Grygiel recovers to full guard.
David content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grygiel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
David is stalling in the full guard.
Craig David overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
David throws an elbow that misses. Grygiel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in David's guard. Nice move by Grygiel!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
David controls Grygiel momentarily but Grygiel frees himself.
David lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grygiel!

David is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Grygiel has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Grygiel!
David trying to control the position.
Grygiel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
David wants to stand but Grygiel is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel preventing the sweep.
Grygiel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grygiel stopping the sweep attempt from David.
David wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Grygiel manages to pass to side control.
Grygiel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
David tries to reverse the position but Grygiel maintains control.
Grygiel wants to control the pace but David is squirming around nicely.
David slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
David controlling the position for now.
Grygiel trying to control the action but David is working from the bottom.
David is looking for a sweep. Grygiel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Grygiel seems to be looking for submissions.

Grygiel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. David doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grygiel.
David is concentrating on defense, preventing Grygiel from advancing position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David won't allow Grygiel to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grygiel is thwarting David's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig David dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Grygiel shoots for a double leg takedown but David sprawls well. He's pushed Grygiel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
David displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grygiel.
Grygiel shoots in but David avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Craig David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Natan Grygiel.
Grygiel drops his hands momentarily and David takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
David buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grygiel tries to score a power double leg takedown but David sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grygiel somewhat.
David fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grygiel is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by David.
David throws a head kick that misses.
Grygiel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
David displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grygiel.
Grygiel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grygiel is defended easily by David.
Natan Grygiel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
David lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Natan Grygiel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by David.
Grygiel is trying desperately to land a takedown but David is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Grygiel.
Grygiel fails with the takedown.
Grygiel drops his hands momentarily and David takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Grygiel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grygiel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from David.
David lands the left hand.
David lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

David is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grygiel's half guard.
Grygiel is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
David working the head and body with strikes.
David wants to take a breather but Grygiel is having none of it.
Grygiel is looking to improve his position.
David is trying to control. Grygiel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grygiel tries to roll over but David keeps him under control.
David throwing shots but Grygiel is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
David tries to pass to full mount but Grygiel defends it.
David is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grygiel can do to turn this around?
David throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grygiel blocking the ground and pound attempt from David.
David missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grygiel gets back to full guard.
David loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
David stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grygiel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
David missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
David lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
David landing some decent shots from guard.
Natan Grygiel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
David trying to control but Grygiel is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Grygiel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig David showed his dominance in that final round.
Well David has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig David!