PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Borthol Grynworst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrea Carnevale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carnevale has chosen Avenged Sevenfold - Nightmare as his entrance music. Andrea Carnevale has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Borthol Grynworst's chin.

Grynworst
vs
Carnevale

170 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
174 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Borthol Grynworst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrea Carnevale!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grynworst swings for the body but Carnevale moves out of range.
Carnevale lands the left hand.
Grynworst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carnevale.

Grynworst drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carnevale pulls Grynworst in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grynworst working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Grynworst is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Carnevale working a defensive guard here.

Grynworst drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grynworst jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carnevale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grynworst.

Grynworst avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grynworst in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carnevale wants to get back to his feet but Grynworst is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grynworst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grynworst scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grynworst accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grynworst throwing strikes from guard but Carnevale blocks nicely.
Grynworst missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carnevale keeping full guard, as Grynworst tries to pass.
Grynworst with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carnevale really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grynworst. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grynworst wants to pass the guard but Carnevale is keeping the position.
Grynworst loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grynworst 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.
Carnevale controls Grynworst momentarily but Grynworst frees himself.
Grynworst postures up in Carnevale's guard and throws a big left but Carnevale blocks it.
Grynworst lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carnevale trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grynworst in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnevale controls Grynworst momentarily but Grynworst frees himself.
Grynworst stays in close to Carnevale's body and controls the position.
Carnevale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grynworst engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grynworst with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grynworst is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grynworst content to stall in guard here.
Carnevale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grynworst with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carnevale throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Grynworst is working Carnevale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grynworst sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnevale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grynworst.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grynworst is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grynworst throwing strikes from guard but Carnevale blocks nicely.
Carnevale controls Grynworst momentarily but Grynworst frees himself.
Grynworst is looking to work some ground and pound but Carnevale has wrist control.
Grynworst is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grynworst accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Carnevale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carnevale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grynworst's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Carnevale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grynworst trying to control but Carnevale is working from the bottom.
Carnevale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grynworst.
Grynworst trying to control the position from guard on top but Carnevale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grynworst postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grynworst connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grynworst 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Grynworst shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carnevale wants to improve his position but Grynworst is controlling well.
Grynworst blocks the strikes from Carnevale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borthol Grynworst 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.

Grynworst fails with the takedown.
Carnevale connects with a right hand. Grynworst shakes it off.
Nice jab there from Carnevale.
Nice takedown defense from Carnevale. No joy for Grynworst on that attempt.
Grynworst scores with a jab.

Grynworst shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Grynworst was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Carnevale can't do much from the bottom here.
Grynworst lands a nice forearm strike.
Borthol Grynworst overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carnevale is trying to control Grynworst's posture but Grynworst avoids it.
Grynworst is putting a hurting on Carnevale here, landing some big shots from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grynworst cracks Carnevale with a big right hand but Carnevale just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Grynworst looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Carnevale is avoiding damage well.
Grynworst wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carnevale keeps working.
Grynworst working the ground and pound but Carnevale is defending the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grynworst fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Grynworst looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Carnevale is avoiding damage well.
Carnevale is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Grynworst misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Grynworst working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grynworst cracks Carnevale with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Grynworst trying to control the action but Carnevale is working from the bottom.
Grynworst misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Grynworst grinds an elbow into Carnevale's temple.
Grynworst scores with a couple of short elbows.
Carnevale tries to escape but Grynworst is in control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grynworst lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Carnevale down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grynworst landing strikes.
Grynworst controls the position.
Carnevale tries to bench press Grynworst off him but Grynworst keeps the position.
Grynworst in side control lands a decent elbow.
Carnevale wants to control but Grynworst postures up.
Grynworst misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Carnevale wants to control but Grynworst postures up.
Grynworst in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Grynworst throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Grynworst throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Carnevale works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Grynworst is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carnevale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grynworst.
Carnevale trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grynworst lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Carnevale trying to hold on to Grynworst's head to control him but Grynworst postures up.

Grynworst is trying to work for a kimura but Carnevale is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grynworst connects with a nice short shot to Carnevale's temple.
Grynworst trying to control the action but Carnevale is working from the bottom.
Grynworst is really struggling to control Carnevale but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Grynworst landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Grynworst throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carnevale wants to control but Grynworst is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carnevale is trying to get back to full guard.
Carnevale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grynworst lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grynworst controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grynworst with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carnevale is trying to keep Grynworst in close.
Grynworst throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carnevale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grynworst lands a couple of elbows.
Grynworst is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grynworst content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carnevale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Carnevale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grynworst can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borthol Grynworst dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Carnevale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carnevale gets cracked there but stands up to it.

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

Grynworst is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carnevale knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grynworst working away.
Grynworst in side control, throwing shots but Carnevale defends.

Grynworst is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carnevale has escaped the position, nice work there.

Grynworst thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Carnevale struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnevale tries to buck Grynworst off but Grynworst is having none of it.
Grynworst working the ground and pound.

Grynworst tries for a kimura but Carnevale is defending well.
Carnevale is letting Grynworst control him for a moment.
Grynworst is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carnevale can do to turn this around?
Grynworst in side control lands a decent elbow.
Carnevale can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Carnevale wants to get back to his feet but Grynworst drags him back down.
Carnevale is trying to control Grynworst's posture but Grynworst avoids it.

Grynworst is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carnevale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grynworst lands an elbow.
Carnevale is looking to reverse the position.
Grynworst is working Carnevale over with some ground and pound from side control.
Grynworst scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Carnevale to see if he's OK.
Carnevale can't do much from the bottom here.
Grynworst landing a few strikes.
Carnevale trying to remain calm as Grynworst controls from the top position.

Grynworst working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grynworst tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Carnevale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Grynworst politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Grynworst prefers to stall for the moment though.
Grynworst grinds an elbow into Carnevale's temple.
Carnevale is looking to regain half guard here but Grynworst keeps moving and retains side control.
Carnevale wants to control but Grynworst postures up.
Carnevale tries to improve position but can't.
Carnevale is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Grynworst's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ground and pound from Grynworst.
Grynworst takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grynworst working Carnevale over with strikes.
Grynworst is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Grynworst not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, if Grynworst is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Grynworst is trying to control. Carnevale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carnevale wants to improve his position but Grynworst is controlling well.
Grynworst landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Andrea Carnevale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grynworst prevents Carnevale from improving his position.

Grynworst is trying to work for a kimura but Carnevale is defending well.
Borthol Grynworst is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grynworst lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carnevale trying to control but Grynworst postures up.
Grynworst prevents Carnevale from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Borthol Grynworst showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grynworst, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borthol Grynworst!