PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Hrdlicka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Gravus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Hrdlicka
vs
Gravus

187 cm
22
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomas Hrdlicka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Gravus!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hrdlicka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hrdlicka wants to pass to mount but Gravus is defending the position.
Hrdlicka thows a huge punch but Gravus dodges it nicely.
Gravus is looking to improve his position.
Gravus is trying to control but can't.

Hrdlicka seems to be looking for submissions.
Hrdlicka is trying to control the action in half guard but Gravus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gravus is trying to get back to full guard.
Gravus controlling the position for now.
Hrdlicka trying to pass the guard but Gravus defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hrdlicka controlling from the top position.
Gravus keeping moving, preventing Hrdlicka from controlling successfully.

Hrdlicka drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gravus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gravus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gravus!
Gravus tries to move to mount but Hrdlicka blocks the move with his legs.
Gravus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hrdlicka keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravus tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hrdlicka tries to buck Gravus off but Gravus is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hrdlicka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gravus seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Hrdlicka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gravus pulls his head out easily.
Gravus wants to pass the guard but Hrdlicka is defending well.
Hrdlicka is trying to control but can't.
Hrdlicka wants to improve his position but Gravus is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hrdlicka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Gravus there.
Hrdlicka is positioning himself well to prevent Gravus advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hrdlicka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gravus pulls his head out easily.
Gravus prevents Hrdlicka from improving his position.
Gravus wants to control but Hrdlicka is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hrdlicka trying to control here.
Hrdlicka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gravus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hrdlicka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Gravus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hrdlicka tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gravus has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Hrdlicka dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Gravus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gravus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gravus moves in looking to clinch but Hrdlicka pushes him off.
Gravus slips under a jab from Hrdlicka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravus shoots and misses

and Hrdlicka counters with a single leg into guard. Gravus didn't expect that.
Gravus tries to strike from the bottom.

Hrdlicka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hrdlicka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gravus working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrdlicka wants to control from the top but Gravus keeps moving.
Gravus trying to keep a closed guard but Hrdlicka is proving a slippery customer.
Gravus can't keep his opponent in guard - Hrdlicka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hrdlicka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gravus trying to control from the bottom.

Hrdlicka is trying to work for a kimura but Gravus is defending well.
Hrdlicka is trying to control the action in half guard but Gravus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravus tries to roll over but Hrdlicka keeps him under control.
Hrdlicka is trying to control. Gravus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hrdlicka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hrdlicka trying to control the action but Gravus is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tomas Hrdlicka just wasn't active enough.
Hrdlicka is looking to land body kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravus tries to clinch
and Hrdlicka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hrdlicka misses with a hook
and Gravus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gravus is breathing heavily.
Hrdlicka misses with a wild combination.

Hrdlicka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gravus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hrdlicka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Hrdlicka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hrdlicka won't allow Gravus to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hrdlicka wants to control from the top but Gravus keeps moving.
Hrdlicka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gravus is keeping the position for now.

Hrdlicka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gravus dives on top into guard.
Hrdlicka is trying to control the position but Gravus postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hrdlicka is trying to hold Gravus in close to prevent damage but Gravus has managed to pass into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gravus is thwarting Hrdlicka's attempts to control the position.
Gravus trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Hrdlicka dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gravus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hrdlicka to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Hrdlicka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gravus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hrdlicka has Gravus in his guard.
Gravus trying to control the position from guard on top but Hrdlicka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrdlicka trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Hrdlicka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gravus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gravus trying to control but Hrdlicka is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Phil Gravus.

Hrdlicka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gravus trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hrdlicka is looking for a kimura here.
Gravus is looking to control Hrdlicka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gravus avoid being mounted?
Gravus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hrdlicka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gravus keeps working.

Hrdlicka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gravus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hrdlicka.

Hrdlicka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hrdlicka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Gravus actively working from the bottom here.
Hrdlicka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Hrdlicka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hrdlicka trying to control the action but Gravus is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravus is trying to control but can't.
Hrdlicka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tomas Hrdlicka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hrdlicka is looking to take a break and control but Gravus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hrdlicka scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gravus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gravus.
Hrdlicka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gravus's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomas Hrdlicka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hrdlicka 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Hrdlicka!
A less than humble Tomas Hrdlicka misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.