PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus Grundi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Angus Grundi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Angus Grundi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Grundi
vs
Carvalho

193 cm
26
217 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
26
204 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Angus Grundi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyoto Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grundi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Carvalho to the ground. Grundi is now in Carvalho's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Grundi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Grundi has gone for a leg lock! Carvalho slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grundi's guard.
Grundi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Grundi keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Grundi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carvalho is fighting to break Grundi's control of his arms but Grundi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grundi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Grundi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grundi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carvalho defends it well.
Carvalho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grundi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grundi's back!
Grundi trying to control the hands but Carvalho won't let him.

Carvalho working for the choke.
Grundi just trying to survive but Carvalho is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Grundi turns into Carvalho and is now in his guard.
Carvalho looking to control.
Carvalho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carvalho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grundi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grundi 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grundi preventing the sweep.

Grundi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Carvalho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Carvalho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Carvalho!
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!
Carvalho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grundi keeps working.
Grundi is trying to control Carvalho's posture but Carvalho avoids it.
Grundi is looking for a sweep.

Carvalho decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Carvalho lands a head kick!
Carvalho misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Grundi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carvalho sprawls well initially but Grundi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Grundi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carvalho defends it well.

Grundi wants to work for an arm triangle but Carvalho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grundi trying to mount his opponent but Carvalho defends it.
Grundi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Grundi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carvalho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grundi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Grundi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carvalho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grundi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho moves into full guard.
Grundi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grundi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grundi passes Carvalho's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Grundi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 Angus Grundi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Grundi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carvalho's guard.
Carvalho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Grundi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Carvalho manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grundi has Carvalho in his guard.
Angus Grundi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grundi controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Grundi keeps moving.

Carvalho drops back looking for a leg! Grundi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grundi manages to kick Carvalho off! Carvalho jumps back into Grundi's guard.
Grundi is pulling down on Carvalho's head. It's preventing any offense from Carvalho, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Grundi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

We're going to have a standup here because Angus Grundi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Grundi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grundi showed some decent athleticism there.
Carvalho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grundi.
Carvalho is looking for a sweep. Grundi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Grundi is working for a kimura but Carvalho is defending it quite comfortably.
Carvalho wants to improve his position but Grundi is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Grundi is looking for a kimura but Carvalho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grundi to get the leverage.

Grundi seems to be looking for submissions.

Grundi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grundi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carvalho's head.

Grundi is looking for a kimura but Carvalho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grundi to get the leverage.

Grundi seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is trying to get back to full guard.

Grundi seems to be working for a kimura but Carvalho defends the submission attempt.
Carvalho wants to control but Grundi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grundi working over Carvalho with some ground and pound. Carvalho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Carvalho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grundi.

Grundi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carvalho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grundi is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundi throwing shots but Carvalho is blocking nicely.

Grundi is trying to work for a kimura but Carvalho is defending well.
Grundi throwing shots but Carvalho is blocking nicely.
Carvalho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Grundi wants to work for an arm triangle but Carvalho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carvalho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Grundi is looking for submissions but instead, Carvalho has regained full guard.
Carvalho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angus Grundi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Grundi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Carvalho misses.

Grundi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Grundi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grundi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grundi looks to land a strike but Carvalho avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Grundi looking to pass the guard.
Grundi lands a couple of digs.

Grundi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Carvalho is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Grundi, into his guard.
Grundi tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho controls from within his opponent's guard.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Grundi keeps moving.
Grundi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carvalho's guard.
Grundi distracts Carvalho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grundi works over Carvalho with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grundi wants to pass to mount but Carvalho is defending the position.
Grundi looks to land a strike but Carvalho avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Grundi is looking to work some ground and pound but Carvalho has wrist control.
Carvalho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grundi is looking to work some ground and pound but Carvalho has wrist control.
Grundi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grundi is pushing down on Carvalho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carvalho is fighting to maintain full guard but Grundi has managed to sneak the leg through.

Grundi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carvalho defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundi throws a strike but Carvalho avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Grundi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grundi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Grundi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Carvalho manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grundi has Carvalho in his guard.
Carvalho trying to control but Grundi is working from the bottom.
Grundi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Grundi pulls Carvalho in close to prevent any damage.
Grundi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Carvalho!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho wants to control but Grundi is having none of it.

Grundi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Carvalho is now in Grundi's guard. A big mistake from Grundi there, giving up the dominant position!
Lyoto Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carvalho stopping the sweep attempt from Grundi.
Carvalho slips nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grundi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carvalho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carvalho's back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Angus Grundi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grundi, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus Grundi!