PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alfonso Grabonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Grabonzo
vs
Dick

169 cm
25
175 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

183 cm
33
179 lbs
16 - 14 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alfonso Grabonzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Dick!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabonzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dick as he avoids it easily.
Grabonzo cracks Dick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Nick Dick has been cut.

Grabonzo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dick did well to prevent Grabonzo getting side control.

Dick makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Grabonzo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dick defends it nicely.
Grabonzo fails with the takedown

and Dick counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Grabonzo!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonso Grabonzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dick lands a nice forearm strike.
Grabonzo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Grabonzo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dick lands an elbow.
Dick creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Grabonzo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Dick tries for a kimura but Grabonzo is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dick in side control lands a decent elbow.

Dick tries for a kimura but Grabonzo is defending well.
Grabonzo sneaks back into half guard.
Dick drops an elbow to the side of Grabonzo's head.
Grabonzo tries to get to full guard but Dick has control of the leg.
Grabonzo gets full guard.
Dick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dick postures up and lands a big shot to Grabonzo's brow.

Grabonzo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grabonzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Grabonzo is rocked!
Grabonzo keeping full guard, as Dick tries to pass.

Grabonzo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grabonzo's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grabonzo is keeping the position for now.

Dick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grabonzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dick has managed to get both his arms back between Grabonzo's legs - danger averted.
Dick cracks Grabonzo with a solid left hand.
Dick working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dick works over Grabonzo with some ground and pound from guard.
Grabonzo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dick manages to get himself to full guard.

Grabonzo throwing strikes from guard but Dick blocks nicely.

Grabonzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grabonzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grabonzo throwing strikes but missing.
Dick wants to stand and escape but Grabonzo is having none of it.

Dick has his feet on Grabonzo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dick shoots in for a double leg but Grabonzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grabonzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dick slaps away a takedown attempt from Grabonzo, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Dick throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grabonzo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dick is in Grabonzo's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick is in close to Grabonzo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Grabonzo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grabonzo keeping full guard, as Dick tries to pass.
Dick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dick is working Grabonzo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dick chips away with some ground and pound.
Dick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dick working some strikes from top position.

Dick drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grabonzo dives on top into guard.

Grabonzo drops back looking for a leg! Dick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dick manages to kick Grabonzo off! Grabonzo jumps back into Dick's guard.
Dick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Dick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grabonzo sprawls well. Grabonzo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dick gets slowly back to his feet.

Dick drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Grabonzo looking for a guillotine here but Dick defends easily.
Dick distracts Grabonzo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Grabonzo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grabonzo working for a triangle but Dick defends it easily.
Grabonzo trying to control the position.
Dick passes Grabonzo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grabonzo wants to get back to full guard.
Grabonzo is working hard here to advance position.
Ground and pound from Dick.
Dick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dick wants to free his trapped foot but Grabonzo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dick has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Grabonzo is desperately trying to improve his position but Dick has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dick working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Dick goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Grabonzo is on top in guard.
Grabonzo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Grabonzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grabonzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dick is looking to stand up but Grabonzo isn't so interested in that idea.
We've been hearing that Grabonzo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Grabonzo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nick Dick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dick is looking to stand up but Grabonzo isn't so interested in that idea.

Dick manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabonzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Grabonzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dick fails with a takedown attempt.

Dick shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dick showed some decent athleticism there.
Dick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Grabonzo looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabonzo is looking to improve his position.
Dick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Dick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grabonzo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dick looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grabonzo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dick trying to mount his opponent but Grabonzo defends it.
Dick slips a nice elbow through Grabonzo's hands, connecting with Grabonzo's forehead.
Dick wants to pass the guard but Grabonzo is defending well.
Ground and pound from Dick.
Dick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grabonzo wants to get back to full guard.
Dick trying to advance position but Grabonzo counters by regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Dick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Grabonzo closes the distance and clinches.
Grabonzo gets underhooks to prevent Dick's takedown attempt.
Grabonzo gets underhooks to prevent Dick's takedown attempt.
Grabonzo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alfonso Grabonzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Dick.
Grabonzo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dick gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Dick has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Grabonzo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dick tightening his grip on Grabonzo, looking for the choke.
Dick scores with strikes from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dick is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Grabonzo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I really don't envy Grabonzo right now.
Grabonzo trying to control but not successfully.

Grabonzo showing good submission defense here.
Dick throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Grabonzo!
Dick has the hooks in. Grabonzo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dick lands punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dick working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dick lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Dick.
Dick punches Grabonzo on the ear.
Oh Grabonzo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Grabonzo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dick gets his way!
Grabonzo seems to have got his legs back now.

Dick looking for the choke from the back.
Dick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grabonzo is trying to break free.
Dick scores with punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dick is punishing Grabonzo with some ground and pound.
Dick scoring with big shots to the body. Grabonzo is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Grabonzo was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Dick!
In his post fight interview, Nick Dick started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Alfonso Grabonzo spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back stronger then ever. Lots of respect to my opponent he deserves the win. To myfans thank you for the support '.