PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann Grossegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johann Grossegger has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Roman
vs
Grossegger

175 cm
18
193 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

187 cm
23
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Craig Roman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johann Grossegger!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grossegger moves into the clinch.
Grossegger looking for a takedown.
Roman swings wildly with an uppercut but Grossegger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossegger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roman avoids it.
Grossegger wants to get back to striking at distance but Roman won't allow it.
Grossegger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roman prevents it.
Grossegger just leaning against Roman, taking a breather.
Grossegger prevents the takedown attempt.
Grossegger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roman.
Roman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grossegger is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossegger is pressed up against the cage. Roman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grossegger down to the mat. Grossegger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grossegger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Roman moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossegger tries for a takedown but Roman manages to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grossegger's brow.
Grossegger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grossegger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grossegger is trying to force a seperation but Roman has the dominant position.
Roman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grossegger after a bit of a struggle.
Grossegger gets underhooks to prevent Roman's takedown attempt.
Roman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Grossegger.
Grossegger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grossegger blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossegger lands with a short shot to the head.

Grossegger pulls Roman into guard.
Roman preventing the sweep.
Grossegger keeps trying to improve his position.
Grossegger is trying to control the position but Roman postures up.
Roman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roman wants to stand but Grossegger is controlling his posture from full guard.
Grossegger working a defensive guard here.

Grossegger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grossegger tries for a takedown but Roman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grossegger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grossegger avoids the body shot from Roman.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grossegger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Grossegger clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman prevents the takedown attempt.
Roman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grossegger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roman wants a takedown.
Grossegger tries to break the clinch but Roman is controlling the position.
Grossegger tries to score a body lock takedown but Roman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Roman pushes off an throws an elbow but Grossegger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grossegger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grossegger looks winded!
Roman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grossegger is defending well.

Roman manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johann Grossegger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Roman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grossegger wants to hit a switch here but Roman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Grossegger there!
Roman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grossegger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman prevents Grossegger from getting the reversal.
Roman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Roman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Grossegger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Grossegger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

Roman is looking for a triangle but Grossegger pushes his legs off easily.
Grossegger throws an elbow that misses. Roman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grossegger's guard. Nice move by Roman!

Grossegger wants to control but Roman passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Grossegger to regain full guard.
Grossegger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grossegger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grossegger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grossegger's guard.

Grossegger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roman is aware though and is defending well.
Grossegger looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossegger throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Roman wants to control from the top but Grossegger keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grossegger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roman as he jumps to the side.
Grossegger is looking to clinch.
Grossegger cracks Roman with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick from Roman is predictable there
and Grossegger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roman thinking.
Nice sprawl there from Roman as Grossegger shoots in.
Johann Grossegger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grossegger is breathing heavily.

Roman scores with a takedown into Grossegger's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman is looking to work some ground and pound but Grossegger has wrist control.
Grossegger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Roman preventing the sweep.
Roman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grossegger managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grossegger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Roman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Grossegger dives in and grabs Roman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roman pushes down on Grossegger's head and hops out.
Grossegger misses with a takedown

and Roman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Roman.
Grossegger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roman looking to stall.
Grossegger is trying to break the clinch but Roman has him pressed against the cage.
Grossegger can't get the takedown.
Craig Roman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johann Grossegger.
Roman is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossegger jumps guard but Roman stands there with Grossegger around his waist. Grossegger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grossegger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grossegger smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grossegger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Grossegger tries to get set, Roman tries to push him back and clinch up but Grossegger manages to avoid the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossegger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roman defends it nicely.
Roman tries to counter by clinching up but Grossegger breaks away and moves out of range.
Grossegger throws a head kick that misses

and Roman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Roman.
Grossegger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grossegger blocking some punches.

Roman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grossegger has a takedown stuffed.
Roman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Grossegger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossegger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grossegger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roman.

Roman gets a double leg takedown into Grossegger's guard.
Roman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grossegger can do to turn this around?

Roman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grossegger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roman has managed to get both his arms back between Grossegger's legs - danger averted.
Roman postures up and lands a big shot to Grossegger's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Grossegger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roman wants to control from the top but Grossegger keeps moving.
Roman with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grossegger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grossegger tries to clinch up.
Roman stuffs the takedown.
Roman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grossegger's waist but Grossegger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roman off to one side.
Grossegger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grossegger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roman swivels and escapes.
Roman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Roman shoots in for a double leg but Grossegger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Roman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grossegger to the mat! Grossegger manages to get full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Roman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roman 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Roman!