PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arkadiusz Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and paul johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). paul johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Grabowski
vs
johnson

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
21
194 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arkadiusz Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, paul johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grabowski is fending him off so far but johnson persists. Nope, Grabowski circles away and we're back to standing.
johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grabowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An inside leg kick lands from Grabowski.
Grabowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grabowski throws a looping overhand right but johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Grabowski.
Nice takedown defense from Grabowski. No joy for johnson on that attempt.
Arkadiusz Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of paul johnson.
johnson tries for a takedown but Grabowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
johnson looks gassed!
johnson moves in looking to clinch but Grabowski pushes him off.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grabowski scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grabowski crunches a lovely knee into johnson's ribcage.

Grabowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grabowski tests johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grabowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says johnson as he avoids it easily.
Grabowski lands a slapping body shot.
johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grabowski.

That's one minute gone in the round.

johnson tries to keep at a distance but Grabowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grabowski pressing his opponent against the cage.
johnson keeps control of Grabowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grabowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grabowski gets underhooks to prevent johnson's takedown attempt.

Grabowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Grabowski darts in and clinches johnson up against the cage.
Grabowski is pushing johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Grabowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Grabowski scores with a four punch combination!
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses.
Grabowski is looking to clinch.
Grabowski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grabowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Grabowski wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski lands a head shot.
Grabowski feints and then cracks johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow johnson down.
Grabowski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Grabowski lands with a slapping head kick.

Grabowski rushes johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grabowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Grabowski jumps into guard, dragging johnson to the mat.
johnson controlling from the top position.
Grabowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grabowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson wants to control from the top but Grabowski keeps moving.
johnson with a nice head shot there.
johnson wants to pass the guard but Grabowski is keeping the position.

Grabowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grabowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grabowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.

johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

johnson stands up from Grabowski's guard - johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
johnson avoids the body shot from Grabowski.
johnson shoots and misses
and Grabowski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Grabowski clinches with his opponent.
Grabowski is trying to break the clinch but johnson has him pressed against the cage.
johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grabowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grabowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grabowski tries to score a body lock takedown but johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grabowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

johnson breaks from the clinch.
johnson stuffs the takedown.
johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grabowski can pounce on him.
johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arkadiusz Grabowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grabowski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grabowski throws a series of punches but johnson avoids them all with ease.
Grabowski darts in trying to clinch

and johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Grabowski!
Grabowski can't escape the position.
johnson scoring with strikes but Grabowski is staying in there.
Grabowski is looking to get to half guard.
Grabowski is trying to stand up.
Grabowski working to try and regain half guard.
Grabowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Grabowski is bucking up trying to escape but johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

johnson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Grabowski working to try and regain half guard.
The referee warns Grabowski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Grabowski working to try and regain half guard.
Grabowski is working hard here to advance position.
Grabowski wants to control but johnson is having none of it.
johnson lands a big shot there that rocks Grabowski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
johnson lands a big shot there that rocks Grabowski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
johnson tries to control but Grabowski wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
johnson avoids the attempt from Grabowski to control.
johnson with shots to the head and body - Grabowski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Grabowski can't escape the position.
johnson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
johnson won't let Grabowski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grabowski looks a forlorn figure.
Grabowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

johnson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Grabowski is surviving well by controlling johnson's body position as best he can.
Grabowski regains half guard.
Grabowski gets full guard.
johnson passes Grabowski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Grabowski pushes johnson off looking to stand but johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Grabowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from johnson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
johnson is looking to take a break and control but Grabowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Grabowski manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
johnson wants to clinch up but Grabowski keeps it at a distance.
Arkadiusz Grabowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Grabowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

johnson kicks off Grabowski and gets to his feet.
Grabowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Grabowski is looking to clinch but johnson is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Grabowski. No joy for johnson on that attempt.
johnson blocks a jab.
johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grabowski doesn't manage to clinch there - johnson circles away.
Grabowski fails with an attempt to clinch.

johnson moves into range and clinches up with Grabowski.
johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grabowski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

paul johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
johnson taking a breather.
johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grabowski smiles and moves away.
Grabowski moves in looking to clinch but johnson pushes him off.
johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grabowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grabowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grabowski stops a takedown attempt from johnson.
Arkadiusz Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of paul johnson.
johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grabowski just stands there and leans against the cage.

Grabowski pulls guard successfully.
Grabowski keeping full guard, as johnson tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
johnson forces his way into half guard.
Grabowski is trying to maintain the position but johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
johnson throwing shots but Grabowski is blocking nicely.

Grabowski kicks off johnson and gets to his feet.
Grabowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
johnson circles away from the clinch attempt

and johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Grabowski's guard now.
johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
johnson grinds an elbow into Grabowski's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on johnson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
johnson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Grabowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Grabowski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
johnson is looking to clinch but Grabowski is avoiding it.

Grabowski moves into range and clinches up with johnson.
johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Grabowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grabowski throws a sloppy head kick and johnson moves out of range easily.

Grabowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
johnson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
johnson is looking to improve his position but Grabowski isn't that keen on the idea.

Grabowski is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Grabowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
johnson fails with the takedown.
johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grabowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick misses from johnson.

johnson tries to keep at a distance but Grabowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grabowski avoiding damage as johnson throws knees to the body.

Grabowski pulls johnson into guard.

Grabowski wriggles free and stands up.
Grabowski thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grabowski connects with a solid leg kick.
johnson shoots in and drives through. Grabowski sprawls well.
Grabowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grabowski counters with a head kick. That will keep johnson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Grabowski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Grabowski has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grabowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grabowski is trying to buck johnson off.
johnson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
johnson scoring with punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arkadiusz Grabowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grabowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arkadiusz Grabowski!