PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teodor Grzmot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Decimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teodor Grzmot has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Grzmot
vs
Decimus

194 cm
19
250 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Teodor Grzmot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maximus Decimus!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grzmot doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Decimus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grzmot won't be happy with that.
Decimus takes a little break here. Grzmot wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Grzmot can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grzmot manages to get back to half guard.

Decimus is trying to work for a kimura but Grzmot is defending well.
Decimus trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grzmot trying to control from the bottom.
Decimus wants to pass the guard but Grzmot is defending well.
Decimus wants to stand but Grzmot has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Grzmot wants to get back to full guard.
Decimus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Maximus Decimus hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Grzmot misses with a takedown

and Decimus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimus wants to pass the guard but Grzmot is defending well.
Decimus has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Grzmot works to full guard.
Grzmot working a defensive guard here.
Decimus is looking to pass into half guard but Grzmot pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grzmot is in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grzmot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Decimus is keeping the position for now.
Decimus keeping moving, preventing Grzmot from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grzmot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Decimus trying to control the position here.
Let's hope that Decimus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Teodor Grzmot.
Decimus jabs Grzmot right on the nose. Grzmot blinks but takes it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Decimus. No joy for Grzmot on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teodor Grzmot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grzmot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Decimus counters with a single leg into guard. Grzmot didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decimus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Decimus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Decimus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grzmot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Decimus controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decimus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Decimus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Grzmot gets tackled into the cage by Decimus. Decimus maintains the clinch.
Grzmot tries to break free but Decimus pushes him back against the cage.

Decimus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grzmot misses with a jab, cross combination.

Decimus rushes Grzmot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Decimus jumps guard.

Decimus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grzmot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Decimus is adopting a defensive guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Decimus can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Decimus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Grzmot has picked Decimus up and slammed him! Decimus can't keep hold of the triangle and Grzmot manages to pass to side control!
Grzmot tries to stand but Decimus is controlling his head.
Decimus can't do much from the bottom here.
Grzmot wants to stand but Decimus has his arm trapped.
Decimus tries to buck Grzmot off but Grzmot is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Decimus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Decimus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Maximus Decimus has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzmot is trying to control but can't.
Grzmot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Decimus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Decimus's back!
Decimus trying to control the hands but Grzmot won't let him.
Decimus is breathing heavily.
Decimus covering up well under a series of strikes from Grzmot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grzmot avoiding Decimus 's attempts to control his hands.
Decimus rolls, trying to escape but Grzmot keeps control of the position.
Grzmot struggling to keep hold of the position.
Grzmot lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Decimus trying to control the action but Grzmot just sinks the hooks in.
Grzmot trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Grzmot controlling well, preventing Decimus from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimus trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Decimus is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decimus covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Decimus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Decimus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Decimus.
Decimus wants to stand but Grzmot is controlling his arm.
Grzmot seems a little lost for a moment, as Decimus dominates the positioning.
Decimus wants to stand but Grzmot is controlling his arm.
Grzmot defending against the ground and pound.
Grzmot is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Decimus stalls from top position.

Decimus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grzmot has escaped the position, nice work there.
Decimus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimus tries to stand but Grzmot is controlling his head.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Grzmot is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Decimus off and has taken his back!

Grzmot working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Decimus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzmot tries to keep control of the position but Decimus is staying busy.
Grzmot has the hooks in. Decimus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Decimus is keeping busy.
Decimus tries to escape but Grzmot has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grzmot wants to control but Decimus is keeping busy.
Grzmot looking to hold on to the position here but Decimus rolls and ends up regaining guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Decimus can't keep his opponent in guard - Grzmot advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grzmot is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grzmot in particular looking to stall.
Grzmot passes to side control.
Grzmot is looking to take a break and control but Decimus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grzmot wants to stand but Decimus is controlling his arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grzmot off and has taken his back!
Grzmot trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can Grzmot do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Decimus working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Decimus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Grzmot doesn't escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maximus Decimus.
Well Decimus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Decimus!