PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Fujiwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Grobovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fujiwara
vs
Grobovski

180 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Fujiwara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sergei Grobovski!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujiwara misses with a double jab
and Grobovski counters with a straight right hand.
Fujiwara wants to clinch
and Grobovski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Fujiwara has closed the distance and engaged Grobovski in a clinch.
Fujiwara is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grobovski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grobovski has Fujiwara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fujiwara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Grobovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fujiwara on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Grobovski closes the distance and pushes Fujiwara back into the cage.

Grobovski breaks the clinch.
Fujiwara shoots and misses
and Grobovski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fujiwara looks to clinch
and Fujiwara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fujiwara is defended easily by Grobovski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Fujiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fujiwara is defended easily by Grobovski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Grobovski moves into range and clinches up with Fujiwara.
Grobovski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Grobovski manages to break the clinch.
Fujiwara is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grobovski.

Fujiwara is rocked!
Fujiwara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grobovski.
Oh Fujiwara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Grobovski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fujiwara manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grobovski is looking to stand up but Fujiwara won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grobovski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Grobovski stands and steps away. Fujiwara gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fujiwara seems to have got his legs back now.
Fujiwara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grobovski is fending him off so far but Fujiwara persists. Nope, Grobovski circles away and we're back to standing.
Fujiwara is breathing heavily.
Grobovski tries for a takedown but Fujiwara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fujiwara.

Grobovski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fujiwara can't get the takedown.

Grobovski tightens his grip and picks Fujiwara up, before dumping him to the ground. Fujiwara manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grobovski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fujiwara is trying to keep Grobovski in close.
Grobovski is looking to stand up but Fujiwara won't let him.
Grobovski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grobovski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fujiwara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grobovski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Let's hope that Grobovski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Sergei Grobovski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fujiwara closes the distance looking to clinch

and Grobovski counters by moving into the clinch.
Fujiwara is trying to force a seperation but Grobovski has the dominant position.

Grobovski decides to pull guard.
Fujiwara wants to pass the guard but Grobovski is keeping the position.
Grobovski pulls Fujiwara in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grobovski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fujiwara defends it easily.
Grobovski is pulling down on Fujiwara's head to control his posture.
Grobovski wants to stand and escape but Fujiwara is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fujiwara stopping the sweep attempt from Grobovski.
Grobovski is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Grobovski dominated that round.
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.

Fujiwara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grobovski counters with a nice uppercut.
Grobovski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fujiwara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fujiwara looks to score with a jab to the body but Grobovski is just out of range.
Grobovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Fujiwara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fujiwara leaves Grobovski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fujiwara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grobovski avoids it really well and circles away.
Grobovski avoids the head kick by Fujiwara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grobovski scores with a jab to the head.
Grobovski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fujiwara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grobovski avoids it really well and circles away.
Grobovski has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fujiwara slaps away a takedown attempt from Grobovski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kenji Fujiwara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Grobovski.
Grobovski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fujiwara shoots in and drives through. Grobovski sprawls well.
Fujiwara tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Grobovski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grobovski.
Fujiwara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grobovski just stands there and leans against the cage.

Grobovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fujiwara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grobovski counters with a big head kick but Fujiwara shrugs it off.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown but Grobovski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Fujiwara tries to keep at a distance but Grobovski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fujiwara is pressed up against the cage. Grobovski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fujiwara down to the mat. Fujiwara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grobovski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fujiwara misses with a takedown attempt
and Grobovski counters with a two punch combo.
Grobovski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fujiwara as he jumps to the side.
Grobovski lands a high kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Grobovski.
Fujiwara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fujiwara. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Fujiwara shoots for a takedown but Grobovski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Fujiwara tries to keep at a distance but Grobovski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fujiwara is trying to break the clinch but Grobovski has him pressed against the cage.

Grobovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fujiwara throws a lazy head kick

and Grobovski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grobovski stalling in the clinch.

Grobovski decides to pull guard.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Grobovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grobovski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara won't allow Grobovski to get back to his feet.

Grobovski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Grobovski working for a triangle but Fujiwara defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujiwara cracks Grobovski with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Grobovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Grobovski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fujiwara defends it nicely.
Fujiwara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grobovski.
Fujiwara shoots for a takedown but Grobovski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grobovski sprawls well. Grobovski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fujiwara gets slowly back to his feet.

Grobovski rushes Fujiwara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grobovski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fujiwara smiles and moves away.
Nice body kick from Grobovski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grobovski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fujiwara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grobovski.

Grobovski drives through and clinches with Fujiwara against the cage.
Grobovski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grobovski has Fujiwara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fujiwara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kenji Fujiwara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Grobovski.
Grobovski has Fujiwara pressed against the cage, preventing Fujiwara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grobovski lands a body shot.
Grobovski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fujiwara pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grobovski has Fujiwara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fujiwara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Grobovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Grobovski.
Grobovski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fujiwara.

Fujiwara tries to keep at a distance but Grobovski has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grobovski tries to land a knee to the head but Fujiwara blocks with his arms.
Grobovski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fujiwara just stands there and leans against the cage.

Grobovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Grobovski finds it's way through Fujiwara's defenses.
Fujiwara with a poor takedown
and Grobovski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Fujiwara. No joy for Grobovski on that attempt.
Fujiwara throws a sloppy head kick

and Grobovski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grobovski.
Fujiwara jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grobovski walks away with a smile on his face. Fujiwara gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grobovski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fujiwara swivels and escapes.
Fujiwara tries to land a body kick

and Grobovski counters by moving into the clinch.
Fujiwara tries for a takedown but Grobovski manages to get underhooks.

Grobovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grobovski just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara looks to clinch
and Grobovski counters with a straight right hand.
Grobovski shoots for a double leg takedown but Fujiwara sprawls well. He's pushed Grobovski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fujiwara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grobovski is fending him off so far but Fujiwara persists. Nope, Grobovski circles away and we're back to standing.
Grobovski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grobovski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fujiwara.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grobovski.
Fujiwara wants to clinch but Grobovski slips to the side
and Grobovski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fujiwara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grobovski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fujiwara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grobovski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grobovski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sergei Grobovski seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara tries to clinch but Grobovski moves away

and Grobovski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grobovski.

Fujiwara jumps guard.
Fujiwara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grobovski is looking to stand up but Fujiwara won't let him.
Grobovski stays in close to Fujiwara's body and controls the position.
Fujiwara trying to control the position.
Grobovski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fujiwara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grobovski preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Grobovski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grobovski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Grobovski!