PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Lozinak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trapp Deathgrip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lozinak
vs
Deathgrip

184 cm
20
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
30
177 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Arcticus

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wayne Lozinak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trapp Deathgrip!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deathgrip blocks a low kick nicely.
Lozinak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Deathgrip counters with a low kick, right behind Lozinak 's knee.

Lozinak scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Deathgrip can't do much from the bottom here.
Lozinak tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lozinak fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Deathgrip avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lozinak.
Lozinak working the strikes but Deathgrip uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lozinak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lozinak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deathgrip is looking to control Lozinak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deathgrip avoid being mounted?
Lozinak wants to stand up but Deathgrip is controlling the position.
Deathgrip wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lozinak slips a nice elbow through Deathgrip's hands, connecting with Deathgrip's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Lozinak.

Deathgrip actively working from the bottom here.

Deathgrip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lozinak is looking for a kimura here.
Lozinak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deathgrip taking some punishment here, with Lozinak in his half guard.
Deathgrip manages to get to full guard.
Deathgrip is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lozinak is working Deathgrip over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Deathgrip avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deathgrip can't keep his opponent in guard - Lozinak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lozinak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Deathgrip with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Deathgrip keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lozinak prevents Deathgrip from standing back up.
Deathgrip is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lozinak scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lozinak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lozinak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Deathgrip moves into full guard.
Deathgrip avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lozinak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lozinak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deathgrip preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lozinak scoring with punches to the head and body.
Deathgrip tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deathgrip keeps trying to improve his position.
Deathgrip preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lozinak trying to control but Deathgrip is working from the bottom.
Lozinak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deathgrip is on top in guard.
Deathgrip prevents Lozinak from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lozinak is trying to control the position but Deathgrip postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deathgrip stopping the sweep attempt from Lozinak.
Lozinak is trying to keep Deathgrip in close.
Deathgrip wants to get up but he can't break Lozinak's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lozinak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lozinak tries to get out of the position.
Deathgrip trying to control but Lozinak is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Lozinak shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Deathgrip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lozinak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lozinak manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Deathgrip on his heels. He'll look to pass Deathgrip's guard now, I'm sure.
Deathgrip is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lozinak is looking to control Deathgrip's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lozinak avoid being mounted?
Lozinak is trying to stand.

Deathgrip is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lozinak is just riding it out for now. Deathgrip eventually gives up the hold.
Deathgrip is trying to control the action in half guard but Lozinak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Deathgrip is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lozinak sees it coming and defends easily.
Lozinak trying to control here.
Lozinak keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Deathgrip is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lozinak sees it coming and defends easily.
Deathgrip thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lozinak tries to kick Deathgrip off but Deathgrip keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Deathgrip looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Deathgrip slows the pace down in half guard.
Deathgrip is looking to take a break and control but Lozinak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Deathgrip looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lozinak controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lozinak wants to improve his position but Deathgrip is controlling well.
Wayne Lozinak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Deathgrip is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lozinak has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lozinak controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Deathgrip is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lozinak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Deathgrip.
Lozinak wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Trapp Deathgrip will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Lozinak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deathgrip.
Trapp Deathgrip is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Deathgrip misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Deathgrip - just one landing.
Deathgrip connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Deathgrip misses with the combination.
Deathgrip swats away the attempt to clinch by Lozinak.

Lozinak moves into the clinch.
Deathgrip drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lozinak pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lozinak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Deathgrip's waist but Deathgrip gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lozinak off to one side.

Lozinak shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Deathgrip is staying active underneath Lozinak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lozinak lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lozinak drops an elbow to the side of Deathgrip's head.
Lozinak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deathgrip's head.

Deathgrip kicks Lozinak off and gets back to his feet.
Lozinak is looking to clinch but Deathgrip is avoiding it.

Lozinak gets a takedown into half guard.
Lozinak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Deathgrip moves into full guard.
Lozinak throwing strikes from guard but Deathgrip blocks nicely.
Lozinak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lozinak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lozinak is looking to work some ground and pound but Deathgrip has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deathgrip is trying to keep Lozinak in close.
Lozinak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deathgrip swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lozinak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deathgrip on the ground.

Deathgrip manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lozinak tries to score a body lock takedown but Deathgrip shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lozinak throws an elbow that misses.

Deathgrip breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Deathgrip. No joy for Lozinak on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Lozinak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lozinak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Deathgrip pinned against the cage. Deathgrip gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Deathgrip.
Lozinak has a takedown stuffed.

Lozinak is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Deathgrip's half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathgrip trying to control but Lozinak postures up.
Deathgrip wants to get back to his feet.
Lozinak throwing shots but Deathgrip is blocking nicely.
Deathgrip is pressing down on Lozinak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Deathgrip looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lozinak throwing strikes from guard but Deathgrip blocks nicely.
Deathgrip wants to sweep here but Lozinak controlling him for the moment.
Lozinak looking to sit in guard and control but Deathgrip gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lozinak has his hands on Deathgrip's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deathgrip passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lozinak is looking to regain half guard here but Deathgrip keeps moving and retains side control.
Deathgrip wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lozinak keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wayne Lozinak.
I think Lozinak has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wayne Lozinak!