PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Gribov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ascension Bjj Expert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gribov
vs
Bjj Expert

182 cm
28
180 lbs
19 - 8 - 1

170 cm
31
155 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Tab Out Clothes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Gribov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ascension Bjj Expert!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gribov misses with a leg kick

and Bjj Expert counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gribov wants to improve his position but instead Bjj Expert has moved into half guard.
Bjj Expert working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gribov's thigh. Gribov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bjj Expert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gribov is keeping the position for now.
Bjj Expert trying to control the position from guard on top but Gribov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjj Expert passes Gribov's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Gribov looking for submissions off his back.
Bjj Expert thows a huge punch but Gribov dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gribov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bjj Expert.
Bjj Expert is pressing down on Gribov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gribov is holding on for now.
Gribov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bjj Expert throws a strike but Gribov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjj Expert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gribov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gribov postures up in Bjj Expert's guard and throws a big left but Bjj Expert blocks it.
Gribov wants to control from the top but Bjj Expert keeps moving.
Bjj Expert 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.
Gribov wants to pass the guard but Bjj Expert is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert trying to keep a closed guard but Gribov is proving a slippery customer.
Bjj Expert wants to control the position but Gribov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bjj Expert is looking for a sweep. Gribov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gribov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gribov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bjj Expert defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bjj Expert manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gribov pushes down on Bjj Expert's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gribov is looking to take a break and control but Bjj Expert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bjj Expert tries to roll over but Gribov keeps him under control.
Bjj Expert trying to control from the bottom.

Bjj Expert has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gribov. Oh but Bjj Expert has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gribov goes limp - he's gone! Bjj Expert jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ascension Bjj Expert!
A victorious Ascension Bjj Expert thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.