PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gringo Gringo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sathias Pacstan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacstan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. God Hates a Coward - Tomahawk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Gringo
vs
Pacstan

200 cm
24
270 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
270 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Fenrir Fightgear
Boondock Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gringo Gringo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sathias Pacstan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacstan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gringo.
Gringo swinging wilding here.
Gringo fails to land with a series of punches.
Pacstan throws a hook to the side of Gringo's head but Gringo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gringo with a jab.
The fighters circling - Pacstan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gringo throws a one two combo.
Gringo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Pacstan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gringo is looking to stand up but Pacstan isn't so interested in that idea.
Gringo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Pacstan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pacstan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gringo seems keen to control Pacstan's posture.
Gringo is trying to control the position but Pacstan postures up.
Pacstan preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacstan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gringo is keeping the position for now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gringo lands a nice looking body shot.
Gringo moves out of range as Pacstan strikes.
Gringo with a nice cross.
Gringo misses with the combination.
Pacstan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gringo finds it's way round the side to connect with Pacstan's head.
No joy there for Gringo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gringo looks to land a combination but Pacstan avoids it well.
Gringo misses with a two punch combination.
Gringo misses with a double jab
and Pacstan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pacstan tries to clinch but Gringo moves out of range.
Pacstan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gringo moves out of range as Pacstan strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Gringo there.

Gringo moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacstan is trying to break the clinch but Gringo has him pressed against the cage.
Gringo scores with a nice hook to the head.

Gringo manages to break the clinch.
Gringo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pacstan walks into a jab.
Pacstan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gringo.
Gringo misses with a few strikes there.
Gringo misses with a double jab

so Pacstan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gringo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pacstan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gringo wants to sweep here but Pacstan controlling him for the moment.
Pacstan wants to pass the guard but Gringo is keeping the position.
Gringo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pacstan is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacstan looking to pass the guard.
Gringo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pacstan on the ground.
Pacstan won't allow Gringo to sweep him here.
Pacstan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gringo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gringo tries to clinch but Pacstan moves away

and Pacstan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gringo's guard.
Pacstan preventing the sweep.
Gringo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pacstan!
Pacstan is looking to improve his position but Gringo isn't that keen on the idea.
Gringo avoids the attempt from Pacstan to control.
Gringo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacstan can't escape the position.
Gringo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pacstan is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sathias Pacstan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gringo looks to land a combination but Pacstan avoids it well.
Pacstan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pacstan throws a hook but Gringo avoids it easily.
Pacstan misses with an uppercut. Gringo saw that one coming.
Pacstan closes the distance and clinches up with Gringo, looking for a takedown. Pacstan pushes Gringo against the cage but Gringo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pacstan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pacstan throws the left hand but Gringo avoids the punch easily.
Pacstan throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheers as Gringo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pacstan doesn't seem phased though.
Pacstan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A combination from Gringo does no damage.
Gringo doesn't manage to clinch there - Pacstan circles away.
A big left from Gringo misses.
Gringo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gringo lands a jab to the nose.
Gringo misses with a combination
letting Pacstan counter with a right hand.
Gringo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gringo misses with the combination.
Gringo jabs Pacstan right on the nose. Pacstan blinks but takes it well.
Gringo tries to bum rush Pacstan with a series of wild strikes but Pacstan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Gringo.
Gringo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gringo Gringo is winning the standup battle so far.
Gringo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pacstan backs up against the cage.
Gringo throws a nice looking combination but Pacstan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Pacstan clinches with his opponent.
Pacstan trying to stall but Gringo improves his position.
Pacstan blocks an uppercut.
Pacstan blocks an uppercut.
Pacstan misses with a body punch.
Pacstan lands a shoulder strike.
Gringo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pacstan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gringo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gringo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pacstan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gringo lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Gringo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pacstan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gringo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gringo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pacstan punishes Gringo's body with a nice straight punch.
Pacstan throws a jab when Gringo was well out of range.
Gringo misses with a double jab

and Pacstan counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gringo has a couple of punches blocked by Pacstan.

Pacstan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gringo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pacstan wants to clinch up but Gringo keeps it at a distance.
Gringo falls off balance throwing a combination

and Pacstan counters by clinching up.
Pacstan tries to break the clinch but Gringo is controlling the position.
Pacstan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gringo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Gringo.
Gringo working aggressively here.
Pacstan has had enough of the clinch but Gringo keeps him there for the moment.
Pacstan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gringo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pacstan lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacstan wants to break free but Gringo has control.
Pacstan looking for a takedown.
Gringo Gringo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sathias Pacstan.
Pacstan is breathing heavily.
Gringo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gringo scores with a shoulder strike.
Gringo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gringo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gringo scores with a shot to the side of Pacstan's head.
Gringo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pacstan takes a shot to the head.
Gringo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pacstan.
Gringo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pacstan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gringo digs a right hand underneath Pacstan's ribcage. Pacstan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gringo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gringo lands with a light punch inside.
Gringo digs a right hand into Pacstan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pacstan's gas tank.
Gringo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gringo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gringo lands a body punch.

Gringo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gringo throws a left and a right that both miss

and Pacstan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gringo won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gringo can't do much from the bottom here.
Pacstan wants to control but Gringo is keeping him busy.
Gringo sneaks back into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacstan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gringo wants to improve his position but Pacstan is controlling well.

Pacstan is trying to work for a kimura but Gringo is defending well.
Pacstan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gringo keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gringo fails to land with a series of punches.
Gringo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gringo Gringo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pacstan swats away the attempt to clinch by Gringo.
Gringo swinging wilding here.
A right-left combo lands from Gringo.
Gringo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pacstan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gringo misses with a two punch combination.
Gringo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pacstan on the side of the head.
Gringo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Pacstan misses.
Gringo's corner calls for a 1-2. Gringo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pacstan throws the left hand but Gringo avoids the punch easily.
Pacstan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gringo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pacstan circles away quickly and effectively.
Pacstan shoots in but no luck this time.
Pacstan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gringo misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gringo lands with a right hand.
Pacstan moves forwards but Gringo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gringo just misses with a punch to the body.
Gringo Gringo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gringo clinches.
Gringo lands a body punch in the clinch.

Pacstan breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Pacstan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gringo lands with a nice combination. Pacstan backs away looking to recover.
Pacstan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gringo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pacstan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gringo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pacstan doesn't seem bothered though.
Gringo looks to land a combination but Pacstan avoids it well.
Gringo throws a series of punches but Pacstan moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gringo.
Gringo throws a combination. Pacstan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gringo throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gringo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gringo swinging wilding here.
Gringo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pacstan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gringo.
Gringo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gringo Gringo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Gringo coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gringo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacstan.
Pacstan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pacstan tries to clinch but Gringo is having none of it.
A jab from Gringo does it's job there.

Pacstan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pacstan preventing the sweep.
Pacstan trying to control but Gringo is working from the bottom.
Gringo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gringo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gringo looking for a sweep. Not yet Gringo, not yet.
Pacstan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gringo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pacstan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gringo wants to improve his position but Pacstan is controlling well.
Gringo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pacstan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pacstan's back!
Gringo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacstan tries to roll but Gringo sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Pacstan right now.
Gringo is trying to stick to Pacstan's back but Pacstan is turning into Gringo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gringo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pacstan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacstan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gringo is keeping the position for now.
Gringo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gringo Gringo clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gringo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pacstan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No joy there for Gringo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gringo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gringo misses with a wild combination.
Gringo tries to bum rush Pacstan with a series of wild strikes but Pacstan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gringo Gringo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gringo missing with a left hand there. Pacstan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Pacstan misses.
Gringo fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gringo throws a series of punches but Pacstan avoids them all with ease.
Gringo misses with a two punch combination.
Pacstan checks a leg kick nicely.
Pacstan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gringo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pacstan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gringo but Gringo pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gringo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pacstan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gringo manages to avoid it.
Gringo lands with a shot to the body.
Gringo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pacstan circles away quickly and effectively.
Gringo scores with a three punch combo!
Gringo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pacstan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A shot to the body from Gringo misses

and Pacstan counters with a takedown into side control.

Pacstan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gringo is trying to control Pacstan's posture but Pacstan avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gringo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pacstan off and has taken his back!
Gringo controls the action.
Pacstan is really stuck here.
Gringo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pacstan.
Gringo is hanging on to Pacstan's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gringo controlling the positon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Gringo Gringo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Pacstan defending well as Gringo loads up on a big left hand.
Gringo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pacstan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gringo.
Pacstan looks to clinch
and Gringo counters with a one-two to the body.
Gringo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gringo throws a series of punches but Pacstan moves out of range.
Gringo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gringo misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gringo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pacstan shoots for a takedown but Gringo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gringo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pacstan backs up against the cage.
Gringo scores with a one two! Pacstan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gringo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gringo duly obliges.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gringo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pacstan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pacstan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pacstan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gringo slips under a jab.
Pacstan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gringo Gringo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sathias Pacstan.
Gringo throws a combination that misses
and Gringo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gringo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gringo swinging wilding here.
Gringo misses with a few strikes there.
Gringo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pacstan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gringo Gringo had his way with Sathias Pacstan in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Pacstan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pacstan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pacstan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pacstan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pacstan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pacstan fails with a takedown attempt.
Gringo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gringo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gringo misses with a wild combination.
Pacstan looks for a takedown but Gringo sprawls well.
Pacstan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gringo misses with a double jab

and Pacstan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacstan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gringo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sathias Pacstan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pacstan passes Gringo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gringo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gringo has control of Pacstan's left arm, preventing Pacstan from doing any damage.
Gringo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gringo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gringo tries to get out of the position.
Gringo managing to control the position.

Pacstan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pacstan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gringo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gringo pulls Pacstan in to control the position.
Gringo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gringo wants to sweep but no luck.
Gringo pulls Pacstan in close to prevent any damage.
Pacstan stopping the sweep attempt from Gringo.
Pacstan wants to control from the top but Gringo keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacstan won't allow Gringo to sweep him here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gringo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pacstan.
Pacstan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gringo Gringo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sathias Pacstan.
Gringo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pacstan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gringo tries to avoid it but Pacstan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gringo to the ground. Gringo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gringo sizes up Pacstan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pacstan throws a nice looking combination but Gringo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pacstan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gringo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pacstan is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gringo throws a leg kick but Pacstan checks it.
Sathias Pacstan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gringo lands a with a good body shot.
Gringo looks to land a combination. Pacstan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pacstan looks to throw the jab but Gringo is out of range.
Gringo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pacstan counters with a stiff right hand.
Gringo works over Pacstan's head and body with a nice combination.
Gringo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gringo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gringo misses with the combination.
A combination from Gringo does no damage.
Gringo scores with a three punch combo!
Pacstan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gringo as he avoids it easily.
Gringo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gringo Gringo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gringo tests Pacstan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pacstan avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gringo Gringo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gringo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gringo Gringo!
Gringo Gringo retains his heavyweight title!