PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaim Grymaunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Thortnon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grymaunch comes to the cage accompanied by Into The Battle - Ensifurm. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Grymaunch
vs
Thortnon

196 cm
24
270 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Fightworld Formula

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaim Grymaunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Thortnon!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thortnon misses with the combination.
Grymaunch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thortnon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thortnon throws a jab but it's blocked by Grymaunch.
Grymaunch misses with a double jab
and Thortnon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grymaunch ducks under a wild hook from Thortnon.
Grymaunch moves away from the strike by Thortnon.
Thortnon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Thortnon misses the target.
Thortnon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grymaunch has a takedown stuffed.
Thortnon throws a big shot that misses.
Grymaunch looks to land a combination but Thortnon avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thortnon looks to throw the jab but Grymaunch is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Thortnon. That snapped Grymaunch's head back.
Grymaunch misses with a double jab
enabling Thortnon to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grymaunch throws a one two combo.

It looks like Joe Thortnon has been cut.
Grymaunch moves out of range as Thortnon strikes.
Thortnon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thortnon lands with an overhand left.
Grymaunch slips under a jab from Thortnon.
Grymaunch tries to clinch
and Thortnon counters with a stiff right hand.
Grymaunch swinging wildly here.
Grymaunch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thortnon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thortnon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grymaunch misses with a combination
enabling Thortnon to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thortnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thortnon lands with a shot to the body.
Grymaunch is breathing heavily.
Thortnon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thortnon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grymaunch misses with a looping left.
Thortnon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grymaunch throws a looping overhand right but Thortnon ducks down to avoid it.
Thortnon lands with a nice body punch.
Thortnon lands a glancing blow to the side of Grymaunch's head.
Thortnon connects with a jab.
Thortnon throws a shot from downtown. Grymaunch moves away and avoids it.
Thortnon with a hook.
Grymaunch misses with a combination
and Thortnon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grymaunch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thortnon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thortnon scores with a nice right hand.
Thortnon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grymaunch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thortnon misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Grymaunch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Thortnon.
Grymaunch throws a nice looking combination but Thortnon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grymaunch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thortnon throws a hook to the side of Grymaunch's head but Grymaunch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thortnon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thortnon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grymaunch.
Thortnon scores with a punch to the head.
A punch combination from Grymaunch misses.
Thortnon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thortnon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Joe Thortnon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grymaunch throws a hook to the side of Thortnon's head but Thortnon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thortnon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thortnon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grymaunch circles away quickly and effectively.
Grymaunch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaim Grymaunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grymaunch is looking to clinch.
Grymaunch misses with a combination
letting Thortnon counter with a right hand.
Grymaunch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grymaunch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Thortnon misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grymaunch has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Jaim Grymaunch has been cut.
Thortnon misses with a straight left.
Grymaunch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thortnon was well out of range. Poor timing from Grymaunch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Thortnon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Thortnon looks to throw the jab but Grymaunch is out of range.
Grymaunch misses with a shot to the body
letting Thortnon counter with a right hand.
Thortnon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thortnon catches Grymaunch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thortnon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Thortnon. No joy for Grymaunch on that attempt.
Thortnon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grymaunch takes one on the button.
Grymaunch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grymaunch throws a right and a left that Thortnon avoids nicely.
Jaim Grymaunch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grymaunch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thortnon throws out the jab.
Thortnon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grymaunch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thortnon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thortnon scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thortnon falls off balance throwing a combination

and Grymaunch counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thortnon's guard now.
Thortnon is pulling down on Grymaunch's head. It's preventing any offense from Grymaunch, at least for the moment.
Thortnon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grymaunch manages to get himself to full guard.
Grymaunch keeping full guard, as Thortnon tries to pass.
Thortnon wants to stand but Grymaunch has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grymaunch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grymaunch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thortnon is looking to stand up but Grymaunch won't let him.
Grymaunch is pulling down on Thortnon's head. It's preventing any offense from Thortnon, at least for the moment.
Thortnon preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grymaunch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thortnon is controlling him.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thortnon tried to score with a low kick but Grymaunch checks it.
Grymaunch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thortnon counters with a stiff right hand.
Grymaunch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A combination from Grymaunch does no damage.
Thortnon slips under a jab.
Grymaunch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grymaunch looks to land a combination but Thortnon avoids it well.
Joe Thortnon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grymaunch misses with the combination.
Grymaunch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thortnon lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thortnon tests Grymaunch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grymaunch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grymaunch tries to score with a low kick but Thortnon moves his leg out of the way.
Grymaunch throws a nice looking combination but Thortnon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thortnon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grymaunch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grymaunch misses with a double jab
and Thortnon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grymaunch slips a jab from Thortnon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thortnon. Grymaunch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thortnon thows a body shot but no joy.
Grymaunch tries to bum rush Thortnon with a series of wild strikes but Thortnon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Thortnon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Thortnon throws a big shot that misses.
Grymaunch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thortnon.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grymaunch, right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Grymaunch.
A combination from Grymaunch does no damage.
Grymaunch avoids the body shot from Thortnon.
Thortnon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thortnon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grymaunch moves away from the strike by Thortnon.
Grymaunch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thortnon.
Grymaunch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thortnon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grymaunch manages to avoid it.
Thortnon lands a nice hook to Grymaunch's body. Grymaunch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Thortnon.
Grymaunch defending well as Thortnon loads up on a big left hand.
Thortnon misses with a hook.
Grymaunch throws a series of punches but Thortnon moves out of range.
A shot to de liver by Thortnon. Beautiful body shot.
Thortnon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grymaunch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grymaunch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thortnon.
Thortnon throws a head kick but Grymaunch moves out of range.
Grymaunch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grymaunch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grymaunch ducks under a wild hook from Thortnon.
Thortnon thows a body shot but no joy.
Jaim Grymaunch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thortnon misses with an uppercut.
Thortnon lands a body shot.
Grymaunch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thortnon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thortnon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thortnon misses with an uppercut. Grymaunch saw that one coming.
Grymaunch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thortnon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grymaunch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thortnon scores with a jab. Grymaunch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thortnon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grymaunch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grymaunch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thortnon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grymaunch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thortnon to score with a decent uppercut.
Thortnon scores with a jab to the body.
Grymaunch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thortnon lands with a shot to the body.
Grymaunch throws a series of punches but Thortnon moves out of range.
Grymaunch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thortnon clobbers Grymaunch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grymaunch misses with a double jab
and Thortnon counters with a straight right hand.
Thortnon misses with a straight right.
Thortnon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grymaunch at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grymaunch misses with a double jab
and Thortnon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thortnon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thortnon lands with a nice combination. Grymaunch backs away looking to recover.
Joe Thortnon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thortnon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thortnon scores with a jab to the body.
Grymaunch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No joy there for Thortnon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thortnon throws a hook to the side of Grymaunch's head but Grymaunch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grymaunch throws a combination that misses
and Thortnon counters with a nice uppercut.
Thortnon lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Grymaunch misses.
Thortnon lands with a straight right. Grymaunch didn't see that one coming.
Grymaunch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Thortnon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thortnon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 25:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Thortnon!