PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Korto Grepplund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Money Montell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montell has chosen I Get Money as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Grepplund
vs
Montell

179 cm
24
182 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

183 cm
29
180 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Korto Grepplund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Money Montell!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grepplund lands a glancing blow to the side of Montell's head.
Grepplund delivers a nice body kick.
Grepplund throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Montell punishes Grepplund's body with a nice straight punch.
Grepplund throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Montell counters with a head kick.

Grepplund changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Montell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Grepplund is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Montell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Montell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Montell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Grepplund.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepplund wants to control for a moment but Montell uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Grepplund trying to control from Montell's half guard. Montell has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grepplund with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grepplund seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Grepplund thows a big elbow that misses.

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.
Montell pulls Grepplund in close to his closed guard and prevents Grepplund from doing any damage or advancing position.
Grepplund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Montell is trying to keep Grepplund in close.
Grepplund keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Montell's head.
Grepplund wants to control from the top but Montell keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepplund thows a big elbow that misses.
Montell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Montell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grepplund!
Montell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Montell prevents Grepplund from getting the reversal.

That's four 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.
Grepplund wants to hold on but Montell pushes him away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grepplund is looking to get to half guard.
Montell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grepplund can't escape the position.
Montell wants to control the pace but Grepplund is squirming around nicely.
Grepplund is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Korto Grepplund will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Grepplund misses with an uppercut
and Montell counters with a good low kick that Grepplund was not able to check.
Korto Grepplund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montell is looking to chop away at Grepplund's legs.
Grepplund takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grepplund misses with a hook to the body
and Montell counters with an outside leg kick.
Montell throws a leg kick but Grepplund sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Montell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grepplund.
Montell jabs Grepplund to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grepplund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Montell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick from Grepplund is predictable there
and Grepplund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grepplund rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montell counters with a thumping low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepplund takes a swing at Montell's ribcage but misses.
Montell throws an off balance right hand

and Grepplund counters with a takedown into side control.
Grepplund wants to control but Montell is keeping him busy.

Grepplund thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Montell is looking to reverse the position.
Grepplund wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montell keeps working.

Grepplund goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Montell rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Grepplund's guard! Nice work there by Montell!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grepplund wants to sweep here but Montell controlling him for the moment.
Montell tries to stand but Grepplund is controlling from the bottom.

Grepplund is looking for a triangle but Montell pushes his legs off easily.
Grepplund has a closed guard, preventing Montell from standing up.
Grepplund looking to control.
Montell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Montell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Grepplund swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Montell counters with an outside leg kick.

Grepplund decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Grepplund looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grepplund not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grepplund throwing shots but Montell is blocking nicely.
Grepplund passes the guard and advances to mount!
Montell wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Grepplund.
Grepplund lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Korto Grepplund dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Grepplund looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Grepplund is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Montell sees it coming and defends easily.

Grepplund seems to be looking for submissions.
Grepplund wants to pass to mount but Montell is defending the position.
Montell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grepplund.

Grepplund is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Montell sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepplund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Grepplund trying to work for an americana but Montell has managed to regain full guard.
Grepplund throwing strikes from guard but Montell blocks nicely.
Grepplund has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Montell keeping full guard, as Grepplund tries to pass.
Grepplund trying to control the position from guard on top but Montell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grepplund postures up in Montell's guard and throws a big left but Montell blocks it.
Money Montell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grepplund tries to free his leg and advance position but Montell is retaining full guard.
Montell keeping moving, preventing Grepplund from controlling successfully.
Grepplund scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grepplund tries to free his leg and advance position but Montell is retaining full guard.
Montell has Grepplund pulled in close to control his posture.
Grepplund tries to free his leg and advance position but Montell is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montell keeping moving, preventing Grepplund from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grepplund misses with a hook
and Montell counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grepplund darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Montell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Montell slips under a jab.
Grepplund throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grepplund looks for a takedown but Montell sprawls well.
Montell scores with a body shot.
Montell lands the left hand.
A head kick by Grepplund misses
and Montell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montell throws a leg kick but Grepplund checks it.
Montell fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Montell misses.
Grepplund thumps Montell with a low kick.
Grepplund throws a hook to the side of Montell's head but Montell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Montell misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grepplund scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grepplund looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grepplund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montell sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Korto Grepplund.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grepplund, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Korto Grepplund!