PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Graush Grimshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jazman Frochzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Grimshaw
vs
Frochzer

176 cm
28
166 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
27
180 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Graush Grimshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jazman Frochzer!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frochzer swats away the attempt to clinch by Grimshaw.
As Grimshaw backs off Frochzer throws a huge counter combo but Grimshaw manages to avoid it all.
Frochzer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grimshaw.

Grimshaw moves into range and clinches up with Frochzer.
Grimshaw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frochzer prevents it.

Frochzer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Grimshaw regains guard immediately.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Grimshaw can't keep his opponent in guard - Frochzer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Frochzer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimshaw is refusing to be controlled, as Frochzer sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frochzer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grimshaw is just riding it out for now. Frochzer eventually gives up the hold.

Frochzer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grimshaw has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frochzer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grimshaw regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Frochzer controlling from the top position.
Frochzer wants to pass the guard but Grimshaw is keeping the position.
Frochzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimshaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frochzer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Grimshaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Frochzer 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimshaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Grimshaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frochzer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Frochzer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grimshaw defends it well.
Jab from Frochzer.
Frochzer misses with a double jab.
Grimshaw throws a leg kick that misses.
Grimshaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grimshaw misses with a low kick.
Grimshaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Frochzer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Frochzer blocks the low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimshaw misses with a low kick.
Frochzer throws a series of punches but Grimshaw moves out of range.
Grimshaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Frochzer circles away.
Grimshaw throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Frochzer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frochzer feints a jab promting Grimshaw to slip. Frochzer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grimshaw slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Frochzer keeps the fight on the outside.
Frochzer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grimshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Grimshaw throws a leg kick that misses.
Frochzer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grimshaw throws a leg kick
and Frochzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Frochzer gets a double leg takedown into Grimshaw's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Frochzer 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.
Frochzer trying to control but Grimshaw is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jazman Frochzer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Frochzer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Frochzer moves out of range of the leg kick from Grimshaw.
Grimshaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frochzer lands a jab-cross combination.
Grimshaw misses with a low kick.

Frochzer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Grimshaw to the ground. Frochzer is now in Grimshaw's guard.
Frochzer passes into half guard.
Grimshaw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Grimshaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Frochzer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Frochzer 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grimshaw working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Frochzer has passed into half guard!
Grimshaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Frochzer scores with a couple of nice shots.

Frochzer is looking for a kimura here.
Frochzer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grimshaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Frochzer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grimshaw sees it coming and defends easily.

Frochzer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in Ironfist MMA inform me that Frochzer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grimshaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frochzer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Frochzer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grimshaw is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimshaw won't allow Frochzer to pass to mount.

Frochzer is working for a submission of some sort.
Frochzer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Frochzer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grimshaw tries to roll over but Frochzer keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Frochzer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Frochzer is looking to take a break and control but Grimshaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frochzer moves into full mount! Grimshaw won't be happy about that!

Frochzer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Grimshaw to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Grimshaw shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Frochzer looking to secure an arm triangle but Grimshaw defends it well.
Grimshaw tries to reverse the position but Frochzer maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jazman Frochzer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Grimshaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Frochzer scores with a takedown into Grimshaw's guard.
Frochzer trying to control but Grimshaw is working from the bottom.

Grimshaw has his foot on Frochzer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frochzer works his way back into a safe position though.

Grimshaw is looking for a triangle here but Frochzer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

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

Frochzer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grimshaw, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Frochzer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimshaw is trying to improve his position.
Frochzer lands an elbow.
Frochzer working the ground and pound.
Grimshaw gets back to half guard.

Frochzer 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.
Frochzer working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frochzer is trying to control the action in half guard but Grimshaw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Frochzer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Grimshaw wants to get back to full guard.
Frochzer is trying to control the action in half guard but Grimshaw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Grimshaw looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Frochzer there.
Grimshaw wants to improve his position but Frochzer is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frochzer slows the pace down in half guard.
Frochzer wants to take a breather but Grimshaw is having none of it.
Graush Grimshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frochzer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Frochzer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Grimshaw's face.

It looks like Graush Grimshaw has been cut.
Grimshaw sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Frochzer wants to work for an arm triangle but Grimshaw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jazman Frochzer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frochzer is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Grimshaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frochzer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grimshaw is trying to maintain the position but Frochzer is very close to passing his half guard.
Frochzer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frochzer moves into full mount! Grimshaw won't be happy about that!
Frochzer looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jazman Frochzer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frochzer 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jazman Frochzer!