PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between adrian traian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tata Grendizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

traian
vs
Grendizer

180 cm
19
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
168 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, adrian traian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tata Grendizer!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
traian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grendizer looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
traian looks for a takedown but Grendizer sprawls well.
traian walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grendizer.
Grendizer is looking to clinch.
traian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for adrian traian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grendizer tries for a takedown but traian circles away easily

so traian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Grendizer wants to stand but traian is controlling the position.

traian stands and steps away. Grendizer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

traian shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
traian content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
traian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
traian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grendizer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
traian wants to control but Grendizer is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, traian seems content to control.
traian is trying to control. Grendizer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
traian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grendizer trying to control from the bottom.

That's two 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.
traian trying to control the action but Grendizer is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

traian drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grendizer working a defensive guard here.
traian controlling from the top position.
traian trying to control the position from guard on top but Grendizer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

traian stands up and waves to Grendizer to follow him.
A right-left combo lands from traian.
traian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
traian with a lazy takedown attempt

and Grendizer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Grendizer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Grendizer closes the distance and pushes traian back into the cage.
traian cracks Grendizer with a nice body shot.
Grendizer jumps guard but traian stands there with Grendizer around his waist. Grendizer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grendizer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. traian just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grendizer wants to get back to striking at distance but traian won't allow it.
traian cracks Grendizer with a nice body shot.

traian has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grendizer uses from the top position.
traian has a closed guard, preventing Grendizer from standing up.
Grendizer postures up.
Grendizer wants to control from the top but traian keeps moving.
Grendizer looking to pass the guard.
traian pulls Grendizer in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

adrian traian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Grendizer is looking to clinch.
traian moves in looking to clinch but Grendizer pushes him off.
traian fails with the takedown

and Grendizer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grendizer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but traian gets the underhooks and prevents it.

traian gets control of Grendizer's arms and successfully pulls guard. traian will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Grendizer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Grendizer got a little sloppy there for a moment and traian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grendizer has managed to get both his arms back between traian's legs - danger averted.
traian is trying to control the position but Grendizer postures up.
traian throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
traian is looking to stand up but Grendizer isn't so interested in that idea.
Grendizer is looking to work some ground and pound but traian has wrist control.
traian throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
traian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Grendizer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Grendizer is pressing down on traian's thigh, looking to free his foot. traian is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
traian trying to hold on to Grendizer's head to control him but Grendizer postures up.
Grendizer wants to lay and pray for a moment but traian keeps working.
traian is looking for a sweep. Grendizer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grendizer wants to get back to his feet.
traian trying to control here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
traian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Grendizer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for traian!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for adrian traian. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Grendizer stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grendizer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but traian avoids it really well and circles away.

traian drives through and clinches with Grendizer against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
traian keeps control of Grendizer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grendizer working hard to break the clinch.
Grendizer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Grendizer drags the fight down to the ground.
Grendizer wants to stand up but traian is controlling him.

Grendizer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. traian stacks Grendizer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by traian!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tata Grendizer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

traian shoots and misses
and Grendizer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Grendizer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from traian.
traian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
traian doesn't manage to clinch there - Grendizer circles away.

Grendizer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
traian is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Grendizer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
traian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grendizer sprawls well. Grendizer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. traian gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for adrian traian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grendizer tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and traian counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
traian is thwarting Grendizer's attempts to control the position.
traian controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grendizer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
traian wants to control from the top but Grendizer keeps moving.
Grendizer controls traian momentarily but traian frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grendizer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Grendizer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
traian wants to get up but he can't break Grendizer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grendizer holds on and takes a little breather.
Grendizer striking off his back, scoring a few points.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grendizer tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grendizer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grendizer is looking to clinch but traian is avoiding it.
traian has his takedown stuffed

and Grendizer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Grendizer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Grendizer tries to stand but his hand is stuck under traian.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grendizer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grendizer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
traian tries to roll over but Grendizer keeps him under control.
Grendizer misses with a head shot. traian uses the momentum to regain guard.
Grendizer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tata Grendizer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grendizer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tata Grendizer!