PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simeon Grundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Dwyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grundy comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dwyer's choice of entrance music: Dave Matthews Band - You Might Die Trying. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Grundy
vs
Dwyer

173 cm
30
161 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
168 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simeon Grundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Dwyer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dwyer throws a combination. Grundy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Grundy shoots for a double leg takedown but Dwyer sprawls well. He's pushed Grundy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Grundy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dwyer's half guard.
Dwyer is trying to maintain the position but Grundy is very close to passing his half guard.
Grundy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dwyer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grundy.

Grundy is working for a kimura but Dwyer is defending it quite comfortably.
Grundy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy wants to free his trapped foot but Dwyer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grundy prevents Dwyer from improving his position.

Grundy is trying to work for a kimura but Dwyer is defending well.
Dwyer moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dwyer wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dwyer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grundy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grundy passes Dwyer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dwyer is doing well to control the position and prevent Grundy from advancing to side control.
Dwyer is staying active underneath Grundy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dwyer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Grundy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grundy is trying to work for a kimura but Dwyer is defending well.
Dwyer is holding on to half guard well.

Grundy wants to work for an arm triangle but Dwyer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dwyer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Grundy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grundy is looking to work some ground and pound but Dwyer has wrist control.
Grundy throwing strikes but missing.
Grundy looking to sit in guard and control but Dwyer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grundy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simeon Grundy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dwyer connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice takedown defense from Dwyer. No joy for Grundy on that attempt.
Grundy connects with an inside leg kick.
Grundy misses with a takedown attempt - Dwyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grundy doesn't manage to clinch there - Dwyer circles away.
Dwyer works Grundy's body with a nice hook.
Grundy throws a nice head kick!
Grundy tries for a takedown but Dwyer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simeon Grundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grundy is looking to land body kicks.
Grundy dives in and grabs Dwyer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dwyer pushes down on Grundy's head and hops out.
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!
Dwyer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dwyer duly obliges.
Dwyer cracks a nice hook into Grundy's ribs.
Dwyer works Grundy's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grundy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dwyer throws a series of punches but Grundy moves out of range.
Dwyer fails to land with a series of punches.

Dwyer forces Grundy back against the cage and clinches.

Dwyer breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dwyer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grundy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Dwyer clinches up with Grundy and pushes him back against the cage.

Dwyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dwyer misses with a double jab.
Grundy throws a head kick that misses.
Dwyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grundy.
Grundy tries a head kick but it misses.
Grundy needs to keep his hands up - Dwyer had a free shot at his head there.
Dwyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grundy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dwyer defends it nicely.
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!
Grundy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dwyer's corner calls for a 1-2. Dwyer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Andy Dwyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grundy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dwyer's head.
Dwyer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dwyer lands with a nice body punch.
A left and a right from Dwyer both land. Nice combination.

Grundy is rocked!
Andy Dwyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grundy tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Grundy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grundy.
Grundy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grundy seems to have got his legs back now.

Dwyer lands a left and a right that send Grundy crashing to the mat, dazed. Dwyer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Grundy shoots for a takedown but Dwyer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dwyer tries to bum rush Grundy with a series of wild strikes but Grundy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Dwyer does no damage.

Oooooh!!! Dwyer has knocked Grundy down with a huge combo! Dwyer steps away and waves a wobbly Grundy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Dwyer misses with the combination.
Dwyer stuffs the takedown.
Grundy misses with a takedown attempt - Dwyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dwyer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grundy rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dwyer blocks a head kick by Grundy.

Oooooh!!! Dwyer has knocked Grundy down with a huge combo! Dwyer steps away and waves a wobbly Grundy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Dwyer misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dwyer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Grundy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dwyer but Dwyer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dwyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Dwyer misses with a low kick.
Grundy looks for a takedown but Dwyer sprawls well.

Dwyer drops Grundy with a beautiful combination! Grundy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dwyer is looking for the KO!

It looks like Simeon Grundy has been cut.
Dwyer connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Grundy covering up! Dwyer comes in with a big uppercut and Grundy goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andy Dwyer!
Andy Dwyer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.