PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ken Hordeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Grind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Hordeen
vs
Grind

180 cm
25
193 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

189 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ken Hordeen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Grind!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hordeen is defended easily by Grind.
Hordeen scores with a nice right hand.
Horrible takedown by Hordeen or perhaps it was just good defense by Grind which made him look bad.

Hordeen drives through and clinches with Grind against the cage.
Hordeen lands a nice shot to the body.

Hordeen has hold of one of Grind's legs. Grind is fighting the takedown attempt but Hordeen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hordeen wants to stand and escape but instead Grind has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hordeen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grind really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hordeen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grind stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hordeen swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Grind gets to his feet - Hordeen follows without any prompting.

Hordeen has Grind up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hordeen tries to score a body lock takedown but Grind shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Hordeen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Grind wants the takedown. Hordeen is fighting it off but Grind persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hordeen's guard against the cage.
Grind throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hordeen 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.
Hordeen looking to control.
Hordeen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grind loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grind postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grind has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hordeen is proving hard to escape from.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hordeen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grind doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grind manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grind tries to stand but Hordeen is controlling from the bottom.
Hordeen controls Grind momentarily but Grind frees himself.
Grind postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hordeen is trying to control the position but Grind postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grind stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Hordeen closes the distance and clinches.
Hordeen is trying to stall.
Hordeen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Grind gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hordeen regains guard.

Grind avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hordeen is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grind throwing strikes from guard but Hordeen blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ken Hordeen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hordeen tries for a takedown but Grind circles away easily
and Grind cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hordeen is looking to land body kicks.

Hordeen closes the distance and clinches.
Grind has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hordeen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hordeen is looking for a takedown.
Hordeen tries to break the clinch but Grind is controlling the position.
Grind drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Hordeen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hordeen is defended easily by Grind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Hordeen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hordeen gets a clinch.
Hordeen misses with some punches.
Grind is trying to break the clinch but Hordeen is controlling him.
Grind wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Grind has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hordeen regains guard immediately.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hordeen wants to sweep here but Grind controlling him for the moment.
Hordeen controls Grind momentarily but Grind frees himself.
Grind keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hordeen's head.
Grind lands a couple of digs.
Hordeen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grind is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grind bucks up and throws Hordeen to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Hordeen throws a head kick that misses.
Hordeen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Grind counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grind lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grind wants to stand but Hordeen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Grind lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grind lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grind looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hordeen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hordeen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Grind showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hordeen misses with a double jab

so Grind counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Hordeen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grind is aware though and is defending well.
Hordeen keeping moving, preventing Grind from controlling successfully.
Grind pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hordeen is keeping the position for now.
Grind lands a couple of elbows.
Grind postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grind in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hordeen wants to sweep here but Grind controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grind is in close to Hordeen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hordeen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hordeen, not yet.
Grind stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hordeen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hordeen wants to sweep here but Grind controlling him for the moment.
Grind is in close to Hordeen's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grind lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hordeen is trying to keep Grind in close.
Grind makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grind stands up over Hordeen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hordeen is trying to keep Grind in close.
Grind wants to control from the top but Hordeen keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grind stands and steps away. Hordeen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Hordeen closes the distance and pushes Grind back into the cage.
Hordeen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hordeen with a knee to the head.
Hordeen can't break the clinch.

Hordeen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Hordeen darts in and clinches Grind up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grind has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hordeen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grind stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hordeen lands a knee to the head.
Hordeen taking a breather.
Grind lands a body shot in the clinch.

Grind has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hordeen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hordeen trying to control the hands but Grind won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grind scores with punches to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Grind comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grind has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Grind!
Johnny Grind looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Ken Hordeen I want a trilogy'.