PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugeniusz Grzyb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanji Yokohama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanji Yokohama is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Grzyb
vs
Yokohama

188 cm
18
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eugeniusz Grzyb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sanji Yokohama!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Yokohama with that takedown attempt.
Grzyb throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yokohama.

It looks like Sanji Yokohama has been cut.
Yokohama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grzyb steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yokohama. That one must have hurt.

Grzyb drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yokohama throws up a few punches.
Yokohama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yokohama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grzyb working away.
Yokohama is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Grzyb has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Grzyb working the ground and pound from side control.
Yokohama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yokohama looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Grzyb is trying to get an arm triangle but Yokohama is defending well.

Grzyb tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yokohama regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yokohama actively working from the bottom here.

Grzyb is trying to work for a kimura but Yokohama is defending well.
Grzyb sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yokohama wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grzyb is thwarting Yokohama's attempts to control the position.
Yokohama tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Grzyb is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yokohama!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Grzyb is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Yokohama is surviving well by controlling Grzyb's body position as best he can.

Grzyb jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Yokohama is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Yokohama and Grzyb has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Yokohama sneaks back into half guard.
Yokohama gets back to full guard.
Grzyb wants to pass the guard but Yokohama is keeping the position.
Grzyb is working hard here to advance position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grzyb drops back looking for a leg! Yokohama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yokohama manages to kick Grzyb off! Grzyb jumps back into Yokohama's guard.

Grzyb drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yokohama looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yokohama looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yokohama!

Yokohama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grzyb has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Yokohama goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Grzyb has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yokohama but great work by Grzyb.
Grzyb is working Yokohama over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grzyb wants to control but Yokohama is keeping him busy.
Yokohama is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Grzyb is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yokohama is pressing down on Grzyb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yokohama keeping full guard, as Grzyb tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugeniusz Grzyb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sanji Yokohama's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Yokohama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yokohama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grzyb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yokohama's sensitive parts.

Grzyb darts in and clinches Yokohama up against the cage.

Grzyb breaks from the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grzyb.

Grzyb closes the distance and clinches.

Grzyb manages to break the clinch.
Yokohama checks a leg kick nicely.
Yokohama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yokohama drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grzyb lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Grzyb misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Yokohama looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Grzyb!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Yokohama moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Grzyb has worked his arm free - good work by Grzyb!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yokohama tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Yokohama trying to control the action but Grzyb is working from the bottom.
Grzyb tries to bench press Yokohama off him but Yokohama keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yokohama misses with the ground and pound.
Yokohama works to advance to full mount. Grzyb defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Yokohama goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Grzyb is on top in guard.

Yokohama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grzyb defends well.

Yokohama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grzyb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yokohama is keeping the position for now.

Grzyb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yokohama is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Grzyb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yokohama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grzyb has managed to get both his arms back between Yokohama's legs - danger averted.
Grzyb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Yokohama looking for a guillotine here but Grzyb defends easily.
Grzyb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yokohama is keeping the position for now.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grzyb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Yokohama is looking for a triangle but Grzyb pushes his legs off easily.

Yokohama is looking for a triangle but Grzyb pushes his legs off easily.
Yokohama tries to strike from the bottom.

Yokohama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grzyb is aware though and is defending well.

Yokohama has his foot on Grzyb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grzyb works his way back into a safe position though.
Grzyb passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yokohama gets back to half guard.
Yokohama missing with punches from the bottom.
Yokohama won't allow Grzyb to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugeniusz Grzyb dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sanji Yokohama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Yokohama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grzyb counters with a solid body kick.
Grzyb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yokohama manages to avoid it.

Yokohama clinches up against the cage.
Grzyb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grzyb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yokohama avoids it.
Yokohama jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grzyb walks away with a smile on his face. Yokohama gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yokohama scores with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grzyb.
Grzyb throws a nice looking combination but Yokohama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yokohama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grzyb counters with an outside leg kick.
Eugeniusz Grzyb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanji Yokohama.
Grzyb throws a body kick that misses.
Yokohama misses with a takedown attempt
and Grzyb counters with a stiff right hand.
Grzyb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grzyb throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Yokohama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grzyb tries to break the clinch but Yokohama is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grzyb manages to break the clinch.

Yokohama moves into the clinch successfully.
Grzyb has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yokohama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grzyb pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yokohama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grzyb falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yokohama counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Eugeniusz Grzyb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grzyb misses the body punch

and Yokohama counters with a takedown into side control.

Yokohama goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Grzyb rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Yokohama's guard! Nice work there by Grzyb!
Grzyb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yokohama is keeping the position for now.
Yokohama keeping moving, preventing Grzyb from controlling successfully.
Grzyb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yokohama on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yokohama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grzyb is aware though and is defending well.
Yokohama tries to strike from the bottom.
Grzyb wants to control from the top but Yokohama keeps moving.
Sanji Yokohama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yokohama tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Yokohama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grzyb looking to pass the guard.

Grzyb drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yokohama manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grzyb has Yokohama in his guard.

Yokohama stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Grzyb throws up his legs and catches Yokohama in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Yokohama tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Grzyb! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eugeniusz Grzyb!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

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