PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Grimsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boss's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hail to the King - Avenged Sevenfold. Grimsson has chosen Sex Pistols- anarchy in the uk as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Boss
vs
Grimsson

199 cm
18
211 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
23
207 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

The Empire - 15% Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugo Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunnar Grimsson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boss lands with a hook. Grimsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grimsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grimsson shoots in for a takedown but Boss shows good takedown defense.
Grimsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been told by Boss's head coaches at BigMouth Cabrons that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boss is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grimsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boss counters with a one-two to the body.
Boss tries to move into range but Grimsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grimsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boss misses with a few strikes there.
Boss throws a body punch but Grimsson moves out of range.
Grimsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boss lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Grimsson does it's job there.
Grimsson 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.
Grimsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boss throws out a powerful jab.
Boss looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimsson is just out of range.
Grimsson misses with an uppercut. Boss saw that one coming.
Boss works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss scores with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grimsson is defended easily by Boss.
Grimsson goes for a double leg but Boss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boss continues to drive forward.
Hugo Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Grimsson.
Grimsson managing to block the knees to the body from Boss.
Grimsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boss is defending well.
Boss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grimsson is defending well for now.
Boss lands a right hand.
Grimsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boss pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grimsson throws a hook to the side of Boss's head but Boss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimsson manages to avoid it.
Boss jabs Grimsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hugo Boss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grimsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grimsson lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grimsson is defended easily by Boss.
Boss's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grimsson under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boss misses with a two punch combination.
Grimsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boss circles away.
Nice body punch from Boss.
Grimsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimsson throws out the jab.
Boss is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boss takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grimsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boss momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Grimsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boss doesn't seem phased though.
Grimsson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Grimsson dives in and grabs Boss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boss pushes down on Grimsson's head and hops out.
Boss ducks under a wild hook from Grimsson.
Grimsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grimsson looks winded!
Grimsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grimsson tries to bum rush Boss with a series of wild strikes but Boss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimsson misses with a body shot.
Boss connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grimsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Grimsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boss makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Grimsson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boss tries to buck Grimsson off but Grimsson is having none of it.
Grimsson throws a strike aimed at the side of Boss's head but Boss avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimsson misses with the ground and pound.
Grimsson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boss trying to remain calm as Grimsson controls from the top position.
Grimsson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Grimsson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Grimsson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Grimsson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An elbow from Grimsson crashes against the mat.
Grimsson throws a strike aimed at the side of Boss's head but Boss avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grimsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grimsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boss.
Boss throws a good cross that connects.
Grimsson scores with a one two! Boss had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grimsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boss manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Boss.
Grimsson has a takedown stuffed.
Grimsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boss moves out of range as Grimsson strikes.
Grimsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Boss is just out of range.
Boss slips under a jab from Grimsson.
Grimsson misses the jab.
Grimsson lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boss defends it nicely.
Boss wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boss is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boss takes a swing at Grimsson's ribcage but misses.
Grimsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boss sprawls well. Boss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grimsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hugo Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Grimsson.
Grimsson is breathing heavily.
Grimsson connects with a single shot there.
Grimsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimsson misses with a straight left.
Grimsson shoots in but Boss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boss works over Grimsson's head and body with a nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boss. Grimsson does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grimsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Boss is just out of range.
Boss is looking to wear down Grimsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boss's corner calls for a 1-2. Boss obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grimsson tries to move into range but Boss moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Boss. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boss gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Boss.
Grimsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Boss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grimsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grimsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gunnar Grimsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grimsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grimsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grimsson looks to throw the jab but Boss is out of range.
Boss lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grimsson's calf.
Nice jab there from Grimsson.
Grimsson fails to land the takedown.
Grimsson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Boss counter with a right hand.
Boss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimsson.
Boss slips a jab and a cross from Grimsson.
Grimsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boss lands a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Boss as he connects with a hook.
Boss throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grimsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boss avoids it really well and circles away.
Grimsson swings for the body but Boss moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boss.
Grimsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boss scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boss thuds his right hand into Grimsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grimsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grimsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boss but Boss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimsson lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boss. Grimsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimsson throws a combination that misses
and Boss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grimsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boss with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimsson misses with an uppercut. Boss saw that one coming.
Boss with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grimsson looks to land a left hand but Boss moved out of range nicely.
Grimsson looks to land a left hand but Boss moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gunnar Grimsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

Boss lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boss clobbers Grimsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boss scores with a shot to the body.
Gunnar Grimsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boss connects with a looping right hand.
Boss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimsson.
Grimsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Boss counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boss connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grimsson dips to his left and cracks Boss with an uppercut!
Grimsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boss just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Grimsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Grimsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Boss does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss cracks Grimsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grimsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Grimsson. That snapped Boss's head back.
Boss just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimsson punishes Boss's body with a nice straight punch.
Grimsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grimsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Grimsson duly obliges.
Grimsson lands the left hand.
Grimsson takes one to the side of the head.
Grimsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boss tries to avoid it but Grimsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boss to the ground. Boss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boss scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grimsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boss lands with a good body shot.
Boss swings for the body but Grimsson moves out of range.
Boss on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grimsson shoots in and drives through. Boss sprawls well.
Hugo Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Grimsson.
Grimsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Boss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boss struggles to land a body shot inside as Grimsson controls his hands.
Boss tries a knee to the head but Grimsson blocks it.
Hugo Boss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boss trying to stall but Grimsson improves his position.
Grimsson is trying to break the clinch but Boss has him pressed against the cage.
Boss stalling in the clinch but Grimsson improves position.
Boss stalling.
Grimsson blocking some punches.
Grimsson managing to block the knees to the body from Boss.
Grimsson wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Grimsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimsson manages to avoid it.
Boss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boss swings for the body but Grimsson moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Grimsson.
Boss with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grimsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Grimsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bosss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grimsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Boss counters with a nice leg kick.
Grimsson swings for the body but Boss moves out of range.
Boss scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grimsson.
Grimsson moves forwards but Boss connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boss digs a good body shot into Grimsson's ribs.
Grimsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bosss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boss moves away from the strike by Grimsson.
Gunnar Grimsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grimsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boss. Boss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boss lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boss throws a right hand that Grimsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Grimsson also avoids with ease.
Grimsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grimsson.
Grimsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Grimsson swings for the body but Boss moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunnar Grimsson.
I've got Grimsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Grimsson!