PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Argo Lohk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knarles Grunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grunt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by BLUNT- The Iron Maiden. This should be a great matchup!

Lohk
vs
Grunt

175 cm
26
165 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

178 cm
20
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Argo Lohk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Knarles Grunt!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lohk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lohk showed some decent athleticism there.
Lohk wants to take a breather but Grunt is having none of it.

Lohk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lohk has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Grunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lohk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grunt is looking to escape.
Grunt is desperately trying to improve his position but Lohk has a good base and remains in mount.
Grunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grunt can't escape the position.

Lohk is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Grunt to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Grunt shrugs it off.
Grunt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Lohk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grunt defends well.
Lohk looking for a sweep. Not yet Lohk, not yet.
Lohk trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lohk wants to sweep here but Grunt controlling him for the moment.

Grunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grunt wants to stand but Lohk is controlling his posture from full guard.
Grunt trying to control but Lohk is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lohk is on top in guard.
Grunt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Grunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lohk is one step ahead there.
Lohk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.
Grunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grunt keeping moving, preventing Lohk from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lohk moves away.
Grunt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danga de danga de dang - Grunt scores with a four punch combination!
Grunt throws out a powerful jab.
Grunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lohk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Knarles Grunt will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Grunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lohk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grunt looks to land a combination but Lohk avoids it well.
Knarles Grunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grunt thuds a left hand into Lohk's body.
Grunt lands with a nice body punch.
Grunt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lohk.
Grunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lohk momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Lohk.
Grunt lands a right hook to the body.
Knarles Grunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lohk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grunt.
Lohk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lohk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Argo Lohk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lohk moves away.
Grunt misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grunt slaps away a takedown attempt from Lohk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lohk shoots for a takedown but Grunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lohk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Grunt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lohk.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lohk shoots in for a takedown but Grunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Grunt looks to land a combination. Lohk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grunt stalks Lohk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lohk's face. Lohk staggers backwards, shaken.
Grunt throws a nice looking combination but Lohk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Lohk pushes Grunt up against the cage in a clinch.

Grunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lohk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lohk avoids the body shot from Grunt.
Nice straight punches there by Grunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grunt.
A slow jab from Lohk misses its intended target.
Grunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lohk was well out of range. Poor timing from Grunt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grunt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lohk.
Grunt tests Lohk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grunt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lohk backs up against the cage.

Lohk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grunt to the mat! Grunt manages to get full guard.
Lohk stopping the sweep attempt from Grunt.
Grunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Grunt not doing much here.
Grunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lohk keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lohk looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lohk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Grunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lohk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Knarles Grunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A combination from Grunt does no damage.
Grunt scores with a nice strike.
Lohk moves out of range as Grunt strikes.
Lohk fails with a takedown attempt.
Grunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grunt misses with a wild combination.
Grunt misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lohk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lohk is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lohk is defended easily by Grunt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Lohk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Argo Lohk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lohk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grunt.
Lohk misses with a hook. Grunt ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot by Grunt.
Grunt throws a right and a left that Lohk avoids nicely.
Grunt lands a jab.
Grunt swings for the body but Lohk moves out of range.

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.
Grunt misses with a two punch combination.
Grunt lands a jab to the head.
Grunt takes a swing at Lohk's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grunt. Lohk does a little dance to reset his feet.

Lohk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grunt is trying to defend but Lohk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Lohk is trying to work for a kimura but Grunt is defending well.
Lohk is looking to take a break and control but Grunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lohk prevents Grunt from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lohk seems to be looking for submissions.
Lohk tries to pass to full mount but Grunt defends it.
Lohk works his way into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grunt regains half guard.
Grunt gets back to full guard.
Lohk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Grunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lohk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grunt's back!
Grunt trying to control the action but Lohk just sinks the hooks in.

Lohk looking to break Grunt's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Grunt remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lohk will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Knarles Grunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Grunt preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lohk.
Grunt trying to control the hands but Lohk breaks the grip.
Argo Lohk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lohk missing with punches from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Knarles Grunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grunt 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knarles Grunt!