PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann Bismark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bismark has chosen I Don't Care Anymore - Phil Collins as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Grace
vs
Bismark

174 cm
33
221 lbs
22 - 19 - 0

188 cm
32
202 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Grace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johann Bismark!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Bismark.
As Bismark looks to move away, Grace throws a big counter combo but Bismark just gets out of the way.
Bismark misses with a wild body shot.
Grace is looking for a counter combo.
Bismark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grace appears to be looking for a big counter.

Bismark shoots in and gets a takedown into Grace's guard.
Bismark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grace keeping moving, preventing Bismark from controlling successfully.
Grace keeping full guard, as Bismark tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bismark trying to control but Grace is working from the bottom.

Grace has his foot on Bismark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bismark works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Grace manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bismark manages to get himself to full guard.

Grace preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grace got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bismark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grace has managed to get both his arms back between Bismark's legs - danger averted.

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

Bismark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grace is aware though and is defending well.
Bismark wants to sweep here but Grace controlling him for the moment.

Bismark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Grace drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bismark looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bismark looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bismark!

Grace is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bismark off and has taken his back!
Bismark breaks Grace's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bismark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grace is looking to sweep but instead, Bismark has passed into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grace wants to improve his position but Bismark is controlling well.

Bismark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bismark trying to control from half guard but Grace is working away.
Bismark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bismark lands with a punch from half guard.
Grace might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grace wants to get back to full guard.

Bismark is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grace sees it coming and defends easily.

Grace is defending against the submission attempts here by Bismark.
Grace has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Grace is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bismark wants to take a breather but Grace is having none of it.
Grace manages to get to full guard.
Bismark lands a couple of digs.
Bismark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Grace looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bismark trying to control the position from guard on top but Grace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bismark pushes down on Grace's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Grace is not content to let Bismark control the position.
Bismark controlling the action here.
Grace is pressing down on Bismark's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bismark wants to control from the top but Grace keeps moving.
Grace keeping full guard, as Bismark tries to pass.

Grace working for a triangle but Bismark defends it easily.
Bismark scoring with some ground and pound.
Grace being controlled here, momentarily.
Bismark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bismark trying to control the position from guard on top but Grace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Grace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bismark defends well.
Bismark tries to free his leg and advance position but Grace is retaining full guard.

Bismark drops back looking for a leg! Grace is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grace manages to kick Bismark off! Bismark jumps back into Grace's guard.
Bismark wants to control from the top but Grace keeps moving.
Grace wants to sweep here but Bismark controlling him for the moment.
Bismark controlling from the top position.
Bismark wants to control from the top but Grace keeps moving.
Bismark with a nice head shot there.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bismark tries to free his leg and advance position but Grace is retaining full guard.
Bismark stopping the sweep attempt from Grace.
Bismark trying to control but Grace is working from the bottom.
Bismark forces his way into half guard.
Ground and pound from Bismark.
Bismark working the head and body with strikes.
Bismark is looking to take a break and control but Grace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grace wants to get back to full guard.

Bismark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grace defends it well.

Grace looking for submissions off his back.
Bismark wants to free his trapped foot but Grace is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bismark lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bismark trying to control the action but Grace is working from the bottom.

Bismark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bismark trying to control from half guard but Grace is working away.

Grace looking for submissions off his back.
Bismark wants to control but Grace is keeping him busy.
Bismark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grace is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bismark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bismark's back!
Bismark manages to reverse the position and now he's in Grace's guard. Nice work there by Bismark.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grace keeping full guard, as Bismark tries to pass.
Bismark passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Bismark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grace tries to buck Bismark off but Bismark is having none of it.

Bismark is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Grace looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bismark gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Grace is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bismark lets go of the hold and Grace can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johann Bismark!
A very excited looking Johann Bismark made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.