PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Test Two (ranked 4549 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agronak GroMalog (ranked 4904 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Two
vs
GroMalog

186 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Test Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Agronak GroMalog!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two tries to move into range but GroMalog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Test Two has been cut.
GroMalog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Two uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
GroMalog with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Two misses with a kick to the body.
GroMalog throws an overhand right that lands on Two's shoulder, as Two tries to avoid the shot.

GroMalog cracks Two with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Two looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can GroMalog finish him?

Two is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
GroMalog misses with a hook.
Two looks to score with a jab to the body but GroMalog is just out of range.
GroMalog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
GroMalog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
GroMalog swings widly with a right hand
and Two counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GroMalog staying out of range there.

GroMalog feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Two sprawling to the canvas! Two rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can GroMalog finish him?!
Oh Two is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
GroMalog staying out of range there.
GroMalog steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Two.
Two seems to have got his legs back now.
Two misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from GroMalog.
GroMalog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
GroMalog tries to clinch up.
Two lands with a nice body punch.
Two scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Two moves away from the strike by GroMalog.
Nice shot lands for Two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GroMalog throws a hook but Two avoids it easily.
GroMalog is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
GroMalog wants to clinch up but Two keeps it at a distance.
Two tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but GroMalog was well out of range. Poor timing from Two.
Two throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Test Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
GroMalog moves in looking to clinch but Two pushes him off.
Two lands a straight punch to the body, keeping GroMalog at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of GroMalog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
GroMalog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two ducks down and throws a hook to the body but GroMalog moves away.
GroMalog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Two counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Two rushes GroMalog and presses him up against the cage.
GroMalog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
GroMalog lands with a left to the head.
Two misses with a hook from the clinch.

GroMalog pulls guard successfully.
GroMalog wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Two is now in half guard.
GroMalog regains full guard. Nicely done.
GroMalog is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Two knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for GroMalog on the ground.
GroMalog keeping moving, preventing Two from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two is stalling in the full guard.

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

GroMalog working for a triangle but Two defends it easily.

GroMalog escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Two gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Agronak GroMalog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Test Two's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

GroMalog takes a swing at Two's ribcage but misses.
Two circles away from the clinch attempt.
GroMalog walks into a stiff left hand from Two.
Two uses good head movement to avoid the hook from GroMalog.
Two connects with a jab.
GroMalog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Two fakes a jab and throws a low kick but GroMalog checks it well.
Two blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

GroMalog sends Two crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! GroMalog is motioning to the referee to let Two up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
GroMalog closes the distance but Two moves to the side
letting Two counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Two avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
GroMalog throws out a loose jab but Two uses good head movement to avoid it.

Two fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with GroMalog, pushing him back against the cage.
Two working aggressively here.
GroMalog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, GroMalog scores with a nice short uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from GroMalog.
Two fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
GroMalog stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
GroMalog blocks an uppercut.
Two tries a body shot but GroMalog blocks it.
GroMalog blocks a body shot from Two.
A head punch on the inside from Two fails to land.
GroMalog blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from GroMalog on the inside.

GroMalog successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

GroMalog looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Two has picked GroMalog up and slammed him! GroMalog can't keep hold of the triangle and Two manages to pass to side control!

Two tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Two has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Two wants to lay and pray for a moment but GroMalog keeps working.
GroMalog stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
GroMalog is not content to let Two control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GroMalog can't do much from the bottom here.

Two looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
GroMalog is looking for a sweep.
GroMalog struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
GroMalog might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Two haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Two is looking to take a break and control but GroMalog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
GroMalog can't do much from the bottom here.

Two goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, GroMalog rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Two's guard! Nice work there by GroMalog!

Two is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and GroMalog defends well.
GroMalog looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Agronak GroMalog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Test Two's cut.
That's time! Two's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Two has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from GroMalog finds it's way round the side to connect with Two's head.

Test Two's cut is getting worse.
GroMalog slips under a jab from Two.

Two takes the fight into the clinch.
Two misses with a punch to the body.
Two fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Two misses with a hook to the ribs.
GroMalog blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Two tried to land a shot to the body but connects with GroMalog's elbow.
GroMalog prevents a body shot from Two.
GroMalog scores with a shot to the side of Two's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from GroMalog.
GroMalog scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GroMalog blocking some punches.
GroMalog fails to pull the fight into his guard.
GroMalog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Two.

GroMalog jumps guard.

Two avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

GroMalog has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Two can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

GroMalog looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two trying to control but GroMalog is working from the bottom.

GroMalog looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Two passes into side control.
Two trying to control the position but GroMalog is working away.
Two working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two wants to lay and pray for a moment but GroMalog keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Two working away.

Two is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. GroMalog knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
GroMalog struggling a bit here.
Agronak GroMalog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
GroMalog sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Two is keen to just control but GroMalog is a slippery customer.
Test Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
GroMalog moves into full guard.

GroMalog is looking for a triangle but Two pushes his legs off easily.
Two trying to control the position from guard on top but GroMalog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
GroMalog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Two.
Two throws a body shot but no joy.
Two moves away from the strike by GroMalog.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
GroMalog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Two drops his hands momentarily and GroMalog takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Agronak GroMalog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well GroMalog has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agronak GroMalog!
Agronak GroMalog seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.