PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregg Grapplewitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samiro Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahric has chosen B00M as his entrance music. Kahric has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Samiro Kahric enters the cage!

Grapplewitz
vs
Kahric

190 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregg Grapplewitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samiro Kahric!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grapplewitz lands with a straight right. Kahric didn't see that one coming.
Kahric looks gassed!
Grapplewitz swings for the body but Kahric moves out of range.
Grapplewitz digs a good hook to Kahric's body.
Grapplewitz throws a right hand that Kahric ducks under and follows up with a left that Kahric also avoids with ease.
Grapplewitz lands a glancing blow to the side of Kahric's head.
Grapplewitz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grapplewitz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grapplewitz scores with a body shot.
Grapplewitz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kahric shoots in for a takedown but Grapplewitz shows good takedown defense.
Grapplewitz works over Kahric's head and body with a nice combination.
Grapplewitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahric moves away.
Kahric shoots in and drives through. Grapplewitz sprawls well.
Kahric walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kahric misses the shot to the body.
Grapplewitz connects with a jab.
Kahric tries to clinch up but Grapplewitz circles away and keeps his distance.
Grapplewitz misses with an uppercut. Kahric saw that one coming.
Grapplewitz lands an overhand right.
Grapplewitz misses with a shot to the body

and Kahric counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kahric trying to mount his opponent but Grapplewitz defends it.
Grapplewitz pushes Kahric off looking to stand but Kahric dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kahric wants to work for an arm triangle but Grapplewitz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grapplewitz pushes Kahric off looking to stand but Kahric dives back in and keeps control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kahric takes one to the side of the head.
Kahric takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grapplewitz misses with a body shot.

Kahric drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grapplewitz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grapplewitz wants to stand but Kahric is controlling the position.

Grapplewitz wriggles free and stands up.
Grapplewitz looks to land a combination. Kahric sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahric staying out of range there.
Kahric moves out of range of the strikes.
A choreographed right hand from Grapplewitz misses the target.
Grapplewitz misses with the combination.
Grapplewitz throws a body punch but Kahric moves out of range.
Gregg Grapplewitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grapplewitz misses with a double jab.
Grapplewitz lands a right hook to the body.
Grapplewitz throws a hook to the side of Kahric's head but Kahric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kahric gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grapplewitz lands a nice hook to Kahric's body. Kahric takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grapplewitz scores with a jab.
Grapplewitz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grapplewitz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kahric moves in looking to clinch but Grapplewitz pushes him off.
Grapplewitz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grapplewitz scores with a nice strike.
Grapplewitz just misses with a punch to the body.
Grapplewitz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kahric at a distance.
Grapplewitz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice jab there from Grapplewitz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grapplewitz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Horrible takedown by Kahric or perhaps it was just good defense by Grapplewitz which made him look bad.
Gregg Grapplewitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samiro Kahric.
Decent striking displayed by Grapplewitz there.
Grapplewitz cracks Kahric with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kahric staying out of range there.
Grapplewitz lands a jab to Kahric's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Grapplewitz.
Grapplewitz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Kahric counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Grapplewitz wants to get back to his feet but Kahric is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kahric on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kahric tries to get out of the position.
Grapplewitz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kahric manages to pass to side control.
Grapplewitz pushes Kahric off looking to stand but Kahric dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grapplewitz won't allow Kahric to pass to mount.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grapplewitz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grapplewitz lands with a shot to the body.
Kahric throws a leg kick but Grapplewitz moved away.
Gregg Grapplewitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grapplewitz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grapplewitz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grapplewitz swats away the attempt to clinch by Kahric.
Grapplewitz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Kahric looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Grapplewitz!
Grapplewitz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahric scoring with strikes but Grapplewitz is staying in there. Grapplewitz trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samiro Kahric dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samiro Kahric's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Grapplewitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grapplewitz misses with a body shot.
Grapplewitz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grapplewitz lands a lovely overhand right.
Kahric has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grapplewitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kahric sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kahric looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grapplewitz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kahric takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grapplewitz digs a good hook to Kahric's body.
Grapplewitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahric.
Grapplewitz throws a hook but Kahric blocks it.
A jab from Grapplewitz does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Grapplewitz.
A punch combination from Grapplewitz misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahric keeps Grapplewitz at a distance using the push kick.
Grapplewitz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kahric is breathing heavily.
Grapplewitz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grapplewitz punishes Kahric's body with a nice straight punch.
Grapplewitz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Grapplewitz works over Kahric's head and body with a nice combination.
Grapplewitz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kahric shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grapplewitz as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahric takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kahric staying out of range there.
Grapplewitz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kahric throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kahric misses with a two punch combination.
Grapplewitz 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.
Grapplewitz misses with a few strikes there.
Grapplewitz tests Kahric's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gregg Grapplewitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grapplewitz tries to bum rush Kahric with a series of wild strikes but Kahric uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kahric moves away from the strike by Grapplewitz.
No joy there for Grapplewitz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left lands for Grapplewitz.
Grapplewitz 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.
Grapplewitz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grapplewitz looks to land a left hand but Kahric moved out of range nicely.

Kahric changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grapplewitz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Kahric stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Grapplewitz looks to land a right hand but Kahric moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grapplewitz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Grapplewitz connects with the punch.
Grapplewitz connects with a body shot.
A big right from Grapplewitz misses.
Grapplewitz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch combination from Grapplewitz misses.
Grapplewitz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Kahric.
Grapplewitz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kahric doesn't seem bothered though.

Kahric closes the distance and clinches.
Grapplewitz is trying to break free.
Kahric tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grapplewitz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gregg Grapplewitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samiro Kahric.
Grapplewitz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grapplewitz tries to break the clinch but Kahric is controlling the position.
Grapplewitz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grapplewitz can't break the clinch.
Kahric prevents Grapplewitz from breaking the clinch.
Kahric with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grapplewitz can't break the clinch.
Grapplewitz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kahric wants to stall.
Grapplewitz is trying to break free.
Grapplewitz can't break the clinch.
Grapplewitz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grapplewitz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kahric has him pressed against the cage.
Grapplewitz tries to break the clinch but Kahric is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grapplewitz can't break the clinch.
Grapplewitz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grapplewitz can't break the clinch.

Kahric breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grapplewitz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kahric moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grapplewitz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Samiro Kahric has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grapplewitz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grapplewitz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grapplewitz misses with a double jab

and Kahric counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kahric.
Grapplewitz is trying to break free.
Kahric keeps control of Grapplewitz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grapplewitz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kahric keeps control of Grapplewitz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grapplewitz can't break the clinch.
Grapplewitz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kahric has him pressed against the cage.
Grapplewitz wants to get back to striking at distance but Kahric won't allow it.
Grapplewitz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grapplewitz wants to get back to striking at distance but Kahric won't allow it.
Kahric wants a takedown.
Grapplewitz is trying to break free.
Grapplewitz has had enough of the clinch but Kahric keeps him there for the moment.
Kahric fails to pull guard.
Grapplewitz can't break the clinch.
Grapplewitz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Kahric escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grapplewitz lands with a nice combination. Kahric backs away looking to recover.
Grapplewitz digs a good body shot into Kahric's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grapplewitz misses with a two punch combination.
Kahric moves out of range as Grapplewitz strikes.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kahric.
Grapplewitz is trying to get back to his feet.
Kahric lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Kahric is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grapplewitz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grapplewitz is working the combinations to good effect here.
Grapplewitz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kahric is looking for the choke from the back position but Grapplewitz is controlling his hands well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grapplewitz is trying to stand back up.
Grapplewitz covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samiro Kahric showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samiro Kahric's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A shot to de liver by Grapplewitz. Beautiful body shot.
Grapplewitz misses with a straight left.
Jab from Grapplewitz.
Grapplewitz lands an overhand right.
Kahric shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grapplewitz but Grapplewitz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kahric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grapplewitz.
Grapplewitz scores with a decent looking hook.
Kahric staying out of range there.
Kahric throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A shot to de liver by Grapplewitz. Beautiful body shot.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kahric.
Grapplewitz is pushing Kahric's head away, looking to escape. Kahric manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kahric looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kahric advances to mount.
Grapplewitz is trying to escape the mount but Kahric keeps good control and instead manages to take Grapplewitz's back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grapplewitz controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Kahric missing with strikes.
Grapplewitz is trying to stand back up.

Grapplewitz fending off the submission attempt from Kahric.
Grapplewitz is trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kahric controlling the positon.
Grapplewitz holding both Kahric 's hands and preventing any damage.
Kahric lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kahric.
Grapplewitz looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Kahric softening up his opponent with strikes here.

Grapplewitz is rocked!

It looks like Gregg Grapplewitz has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grapplewitz wants to get back to his feet.
Oh Grapplewitz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kahric has Grapplewitz flattened out and is raining down punches.

Kahric looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Grapplewitz taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Samiro Kahric!