PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Padze Grinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Budda Boy (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.

Grinder
vs
Boy

170 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 The Island, Padze Grinder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Budda Boy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy slips under a jab.
Grinder could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boy swinging wildly here.
Grinder darts in looking for a takedown but Boy gets double underhooks and turns Grinder into the cage.
Grinder is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boy tries to break free but Grinder pushes him back against the cage.
Boy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grinder working aggressively here.
Boy is trying to break the clinch but Grinder has him pressed against the cage.

Grinder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grinder swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grinder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grinder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Padze Grinder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grinder dives in and grabs Boy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boy pushes down on Grinder's head and hops out.
Boy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boy.
Sloppy strikes from Boy. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Boy. Those never looked like landing.
Boy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grinder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grinder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boy lands a jab to Grinder's midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Boy. That snapped Grinder's head back.
Boy lands a nice looking body shot.
Boy looks to land a combination but Grinder avoids it well.
Boy swings for the body but Grinder moves out of range.
Budda Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boy throws a series of punches but Grinder moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grinder.
Boy thows a body shot but no joy.
Boy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grinder.
Grinder thows a body shot but no joy.
Boy just misses with a punch to the body.
Boy takes a swing at Grinder's ribcage but misses.

Grinder moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grinder can't break the clinch.
Boy tries to circle away but Grinder has him pinned against the cage.
Grinder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boy's efforts to push away.
Grinder is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grinder prevents Boy from breaking the clinch.
Boy working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Boy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boy is trying to push Grinder away but Grinder has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grinder is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Padze Grinder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grinder keeps control of Boy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grinder tries for a takedown but Boy manages to get underhooks.

Grinder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grinder shoots in and drives through. Boy sprawls well.
Grinder is breathing heavily.
Boy throws a right hand that Grinder ducks under and follows up with a left that Grinder also avoids with ease.
Grinder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boy swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grinder tries to land a leg kick but Boy saw it coming and moves away.
Boy swinging wildly here.
Grinder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boy counters with a left to the body.
Boy misses with a double jab.
Boy lands a two punch combo.
Good exchange - Boy coming out on top.
Grinder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boy counters with a three punch combo that has Grinder backing up. Grinder nods at Boy to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grinder misses with a takedown
and Boy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Budda Boy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Boy looks to land a combination. Grinder sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grinder shoots in and drives through. Boy sprawls well.
Grinder shoots in but no luck this time.
Grinder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grinder tries to clinch but Boy moves away
and Boy counters with a nice uppercut.
Boy blocks a head kick by Grinder.
Boy throws a shot to the body.
Boy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boy keeps the fight on the outside.
Grinder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boy misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boy connects with a right hand. Grinder shakes it off.
Budda Boy seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy scores with a shot to the body.
Grinder doesn't manage to clinch there - Boy circles away.
Grinder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sloppy strikes from Boy. Those never looked like landing.
Boy misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Boy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grinder connects with a nice looking jab.
Boy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boy closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy throws a nice looking combination but Grinder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grinder fails in his attempt to clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Grinder. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Grinder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boy as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Padze Grinder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grinder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grinder rather than just go for the knockout.
Boy lands a really nice looking cross but Grinder seems unphased.
Grinder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boy scores with a shot to the body.
Grinder tries to bum rush Boy with a series of wild strikes but Boy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grinder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Grinder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boy misses with a wild body shot.
Grinder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boy swivels and escapes.
Boy lands a two punch combo.
Boy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boy throws a series of punches but Grinder moves out of range.
Grinder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boy keeps the fight on the outside.
Boy fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grinder tries to clinch there but Boy circles away.
Boy tries to bum rush Grinder with a series of wild strikes but Grinder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Grinder darts in and clinches Boy up against the cage.
Grinder is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grinder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Boy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boy throws a right hand that Grinder ducks under and follows up with a left that Grinder also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grinder throws a head kick but Boy moves out of range.
Boy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Budda Boy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Grinder is looking to clinch.
Grinder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Boy as Grinder shoots in.
Sloppy strikes from Grinder. Those never looked like landing.
Grinder tries to clinch but Boy is having none of it.
Grinder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boy stuffs the takedown attempt from Grinder. Grinder gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Padze Grinder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grinder takes one on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boy keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy tries to bum rush Grinder with a series of wild strikes but Grinder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boy leaves Grinder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boy lands a jab-cross combination.
Boy lands a head shot.
Boy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grinder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grinder.
Boy scores with a three punch combo!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boy!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grinder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boy stuffs the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Boy. That snapped Grinder's head back.
Boy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boy misses with the combination.
Boy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grinder looks for the body kick but Boy saw that one coming.
Boy throws a series of punches but Grinder moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boy stuffs the takedown attempt from Grinder. Grinder gets slowly back to his feet.
Grinder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grinder doesn't manage to clinch there - Boy circles away.
Boy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boy tries to bum rush Grinder with a series of wild strikes but Grinder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grinder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grinder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boy sprawls well. Boy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grinder gets slowly back to his feet.
Boy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Grinder tries to clinch up but Boy circles away and keeps his distance.
Boy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budda Boy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grinder counters with a series of strikes. Boy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Padze Grinder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grinder throws a body kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Budda Boy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boy 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Budda Boy!