PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kuzma Gridin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Tasker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gridin comes into the arena with Pivo pjet blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Kuzma Gridin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Gridin
vs
Tasker

178 cm
18
171 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
173 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kuzma Gridin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Tasker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tasker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gridin wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tasker connects with a nice short shot to Gridin's temple.
Tasker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gridin is defending against the submission attempts here by Tasker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tasker is pressing down on Gridin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gridin is holding on for now.

Tasker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tasker content to control rather than advance.

Tasker is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tasker is trying to work for a kimura but Gridin is defending well.

Tasker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gridin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tasker.

Tasker is working for a kimura but Gridin is defending it quite comfortably.

Gridin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tasker is on him like a limpet, forcing Gridin back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tasker manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tasker has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gridin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gridin has had enough of the clinch but Tasker keeps him there for the moment.
Tasker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gridin walks away with a smile on his face. Tasker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Tasker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tasker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gridin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tasker asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Gridin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Tasker is working to tighten his grip on Gridin's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gridin has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tasker is really squeezing tight and eventually Gridin passes out! Tasker breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dan Tasker!
In defeat, Kuzma Gridin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sprosi u svoei mami'.