PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Cheeseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Grabowski
vs
Cheeseman

195 cm
18
295 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
154 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Excellent MT
Good chin

Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Damian Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benjamin Cheeseman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheeseman misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Cheeseman.
Grabowski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cheeseman!
A head kick misses from Grabowski.
Cheeseman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cheeseman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cheeseman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grabowski moves away.
Cheeseman swinging wildly here.
Cheeseman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cheeseman misses with a hook.
Grabowski misses with a head kick.
Cheeseman scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grabowski misses with a head kick.
Cheeseman misses with a wild combination.
Cheeseman works Grabowski's body with a nice hook.
Cheeseman blocks a head kick by Grabowski.
Cheeseman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cheeseman throws a hook but Grabowski avoids it easily.
Cheeseman misses with a body shot.
Grabowski throws a sloppy head kick and Cheeseman moves out of range easily.
Cheeseman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grabowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grabowski throws a head kick that half lands.
Grabowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cheeseman.
Cheeseman moves out of range as Grabowski throws a body kick.
Cheeseman misses with a double jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grabowski.
Cheeseman avoids the head kick by Grabowski.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses.
Grabowski is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grabowski lands a head kick!
Grabowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Cheeseman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cheeseman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grabowski has time to react.
Grabowski throws a push kick but Cheeseman slaps the foot to one side.
Grabowski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cheeseman misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Grabowski.
Cheeseman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cheeseman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cheeseman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grabowski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cheeseman takes a swing at Grabowski's ribcage but misses.
Grabowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grabowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grabowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grabowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cheeseman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grabowski.
Cheeseman with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grabowski.
A punch lands to the side of Grabowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cheeseman jabs Grabowski right on the nose. Grabowski blinks but takes it well.
Cheeseman misses with a series of wild punches.
Crunch! Grabowski slams his shin into Cheeseman's torso.
Cheeseman lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grabowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grabowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grabowski misses with a kick to the body
and Cheeseman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grabowski scores with a spinning back kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cheeseman misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Grabowski.
Cheeseman misses with a double jab.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cheeseman just misses with a punch to the body.
Grabowski lands a high kick!
Cheeseman avoids the head kick by Grabowski.
Cheeseman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grabowski takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grabowski throws a push kick but Cheeseman slaps the foot to one side.
Grabowski misses with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Cheeseman scores with a four punch combination!
Cheeseman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grabowski in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Cheeseman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cheeseman scores with a hook to the body. Grabowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cheeseman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grabowski.
Cheeseman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grabowski on the side of the head.
Cheeseman throws a hook but Grabowski blocks it.
Grabowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cheeseman connects with a single shot there.
Grabowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grabowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Grabowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Benjamin Cheeseman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grabowski misses with a body kick.
Cheeseman misses the jab.
Grabowski lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grabowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cheeseman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cheeseman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cheeseman misses with the combination.
Cheeseman fails to land with a series of punches.
Benjamin Cheeseman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheeseman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grabowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Cheeseman.
Cheeseman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grabowski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cheeseman misses with a wild combination.
Grabowski throws a solid leg kick but Cheeseman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grabowski.
Cheeseman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grabowski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cheeseman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cheeseman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grabowski at a distance.
Cheeseman misses with an uppercut. Grabowski saw that one coming.
Grabowski throws a head kick but Cheeseman moves out of range.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cheeseman throws a jab when Grabowski was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheeseman lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheeseman throws a nice looking combination but Grabowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grabowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grabowski misses with a head kick.
Grabowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cheeseman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cheeseman duly obliges.
Grabowski throws a wild body kick that Cheeseman sees coming a mile off.
Cheeseman looks to land a right hand but Grabowski moved out of range.
Cheeseman avoids the head kick by Grabowski.
Cheeseman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grabowski.
Cheeseman with a nice cross.
Grabowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grabowski ducks right into an uppercut from Cheeseman.
Cheeseman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grabowski misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheeseman throws a nice looking combination but Grabowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grabowski throws a head kick but Cheeseman moves out of range.
Grabowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cheeseman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cheeseman, as that shot connected.
Grabowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grabowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cheeseman.
Grabowski slips a jab from Cheeseman.
Cheeseman lunges at Grabowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grabowski's hand.
Cheeseman blocks the body kick.
Cheeseman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grabowski misses with a body kick.
Cheeseman moves out of range of the body kick.
Grabowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grabowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cheeseman throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheeseman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cheeseman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Cheeseman.
Grabowski throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grabowski throws a head kick but Cheeseman moves out of range.
Cheeseman lands a two punch combo.
Cheeseman lands a head shot.
Grabowski lands a head kick!
Cheeseman digs a good body shot into Grabowski's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grabowski dodges the punch combination from Cheeseman.
Cheeseman avoids the head kick by Grabowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Cheeseman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cheeseman lands a jab.
Grabowski slips a jab and a cross from Cheeseman.
Grabowski looks to land a body kick but Cheeseman moved away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grabowski.
Grabowski wants to land a leg kick but Cheeseman is out of range.
Grabowski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cheeseman checks a leg kick.
Cheeseman jabs at Grabowski's body.
Cheeseman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grabowski eats them both and turns towards Cheeseman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cheeseman thuds a left hand into Grabowski's body.
Cheeseman misses with an uppercut. Grabowski saw that one coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cheeseman missing with a left hand there. Grabowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cheeseman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grabowski has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grabowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cheeseman scores with the left hand. Grabowski knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheeseman avoids a kick to the body.
Cheeseman blocks a head kick by Grabowski.
Grabowski ducks under a wild hook from Cheeseman.
Cheeseman blocks a head kick by Grabowski.
Cheeseman lands a slapping body shot.
Grabowski slips a jab and a cross from Cheeseman.
Grabowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cheeseman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grabowski on the side of the head.
Cheeseman tries to bum rush Grabowski with a series of wild strikes but Grabowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cheeseman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grabowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cheeseman misses with an uppercut. Grabowski saw that one coming.
Grabowski throws a sloppy head kick and Cheeseman moves out of range easily.
Cheeseman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cheeseman!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheeseman lands a two punch combo.
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!
Cheeseman misses with a series of wild punches.
Cheeseman stuns Grabowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grabowski scores with a push kick.
Cheeseman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grabowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cheeseman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cheeseman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That kick from Grabowski tenderised Cheeseman's leg. Cheeseman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab by Cheeseman.
Grabowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cheeseman lands with a hook. Grabowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cheeseman jabs at Grabowski's body.
Grabowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski ducks under a wild hook from Cheeseman.
Grabowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cheeseman misses with an uppercut.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grabowski slips a jab from Cheeseman.
A combination from Cheeseman does no damage.
Cheeseman digs a good hook to Grabowski's body.
Grabowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grabowski misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Grabowski.
Cheeseman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice cross by Cheeseman.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grabowski.
A jab lands there for Cheeseman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheeseman lunges at Grabowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grabowski's hand.
Cheeseman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cheeseman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grabowski momentarily.
Cheeseman throws a series of punches but Grabowski avoids them all with ease.
Cheeseman scores with a one two! Grabowski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grabowski scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheeseman throws a body punch but Grabowski moves out of range.
Grabowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grabowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grabowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cheeseman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grabowski throws the kick towards the body but Cheeseman avoids it.
Cheeseman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Damian Grabowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cheeseman blocks the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Cheeseman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cheeseman 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Cheeseman!
Benjamin Cheeseman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.