PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tod Muffle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tod Muffle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Grabowski
vs
Muffle

186 cm
22
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
225 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tod Muffle!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grabowski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Muffle looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Grabowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grabowski could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Grabowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grabowski trying to advance position but Muffle counters by regaining guard.

Muffle is working an open guard so Grabowski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grabowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grabowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grabowski wants to free his trapped foot but Muffle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grabowski thows a huge punch but Muffle dodges it nicely.
Grabowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski thows a huge punch but Muffle dodges it nicely.
Grabowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Muffle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grabowski throwing shots but Muffle is blocking nicely.
Grabowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grabowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grabowski is looking to clinch but Muffle is avoiding it.
Grabowski tries for a takedown but Muffle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grabowski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Muffle wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Muffle's face as Grabowski controls the position.
Grabowski is looking to take a break and control but Muffle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grabowski throws a strike aimed at the side of Muffle's head but Muffle avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muffle trying to remain calm as Grabowski controls from the top position.
Muffle defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Grabowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Grabowski.
Grabowski controlling the position.
Grabowski lands a decent elbow from side control.

Grabowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Muffle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Muffle is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski misses with the ground and pound.
Grabowski trying to control the position but Muffle is working away.

Grabowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ground and pound from Grabowski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
A lull in the action here as Grabowski stalls from top position.

Grabowski decides to stand up, so the ref orders Muffle to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski is looking to clinch but Muffle is avoiding it.

Grabowski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Grabowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grabowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muffle on the ground.
Grabowski controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Grabowski stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Grabowski misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Grabowski dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Grabowski wants to clinch up but Muffle keeps it at a distance.
Grabowski swinging wilding here.
Grabowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grabowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grabowski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Grabowski looks for a takedown but Muffle sprawls well.
Grabowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muffle.
Muffle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski is looking to clinch but Muffle is avoiding it.
Grabowski throws a head kick but Muffle moves out of range.
Grabowski throws a right hand that Muffle ducks under and follows up with a left that Muffle also avoids with ease.
Muffle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grabowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grabowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Grabowski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grabowski lands in his opponent's guard.

Grabowski drops back looking for a leg! Muffle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Muffle manages to kick Grabowski off! Grabowski jumps back into Muffle's guard.
Muffle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grabowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski wants to control from the top but Muffle keeps moving.

Grabowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Muffle circles away from the clinch attempt.

Grabowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Muffle did well to prevent Grabowski getting side control.
Tod Muffle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grabowski wants to control but Muffle is keeping him busy.
Grabowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Muffle's head.
Grabowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grabowski is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Muffle reverses the position - he's now on top in Grabowski's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Grabowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grabowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Grabowski!