PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Rexum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arthur Rexum will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Griggs
vs
Rexum

190 cm
25
209 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chad Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Rexum!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Griggs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rexum was covering up waiting for the punch and Griggs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rexum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Griggs desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Griggs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rexum.
Rexum uses his free foot to push down on Griggs's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Griggs.

Rexum working for a submission but Griggs is keeping him at bay.
Rexum wants to control the pace but Griggs is squirming around nicely.

Rexum looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Griggs is looking to get to half guard.
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!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rexum.
Griggs is controlling an arm, preventing Rexum from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Griggs is desperately trying to improve his position but Rexum has a good base and remains in mount.
Rexum avoids the attempt from Griggs to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rexum moves to take his opponent's back.
You can see the frustration on Griggs's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Rexum is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Griggs defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rexum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Rexum is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rexum is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Griggs has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Griggs fending off the submission attempt from Rexum.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rexum has his arm under Griggs's chin here. Game over son! Rexum squeezes tightly and Griggs is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arthur Rexum!
In his post fight interview, Arthur Rexum started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.