PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Krzesnikowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graush Grimshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Krzesnikowicz
vs
Grimshaw

182 cm
27
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

176 cm
29
166 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian Krzesnikowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Graush Grimshaw!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimshaw misses with a low kick.
Krzesnikowicz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Krzesnikowicz shoots in and gets a takedown into Grimshaw's guard.

Grimshaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krzesnikowicz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krzesnikowicz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grimshaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krzesnikowicz.
Krzesnikowicz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Krzesnikowicz throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Grimshaw is working an open guard so Krzesnikowicz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Krzesnikowicz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grimshaw does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimshaw wants to slow Krzesnikowicz down by chopping away at his legs.
Krzesnikowicz checks a low kick from Grimshaw.
Grimshaw throws a sloppy head kick

and Krzesnikowicz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Krzesnikowicz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grimshaw regains guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krzesnikowicz stopping the sweep attempt from Grimshaw.

Grimshaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krzesnikowicz defends well.
Krzesnikowicz looking to pass the guard.

Grimshaw is working an open guard so Krzesnikowicz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Grimshaw throws a sloppy head kick and Krzesnikowicz moves out of range easily.
Krzesnikowicz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Krzesnikowicz shoots in and gets a takedown into Grimshaw's guard.
Grimshaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Grimshaw, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krzesnikowicz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krzesnikowicz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Grimshaw is looking for a triangle but Krzesnikowicz pushes his legs off easily.

Krzesnikowicz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Krzesnikowicz throws a head kick but Grimshaw moves out of range.
Grimshaw attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Krzesnikowicz checks a leg kick.

Krzesnikowicz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Krzesnikowicz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Krzesnikowicz controlling from side mount.
Krzesnikowicz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimshaw sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Grimshaw manages to get to full guard.

Krzesnikowicz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grimshaw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krzesnikowicz has managed to get both his arms back between Grimshaw's legs - danger averted.
Krzesnikowicz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Krzesnikowicz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krzesnikowicz trying to control but Grimshaw is working from the bottom.
Grimshaw keeping full guard, as Krzesnikowicz tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Krzesnikowicz 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.

Krzesnikowicz clinches up with Grimshaw and pushes him back against the cage.

Krzesnikowicz breaks from the clinch.
Krzesnikowicz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Krzesnikowicz darts in and clinches Grimshaw up against the cage.

Krzesnikowicz tightens his grip and picks Grimshaw up, before dumping him to the ground. Grimshaw manages to land in guard.

Krzesnikowicz stands and steps away. Grimshaw gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Krzesnikowicz checks a leg kick.
Krzesnikowicz is looking for a counter combo.

Krzesnikowicz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Grimshaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krzesnikowicz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grimshaw is keeping the position for now.
Grimshaw wants to control but Krzesnikowicz passes easily into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krzesnikowicz not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Grimshaw actively working from the bottom here.
Krzesnikowicz prevents Grimshaw from improving his position.

Krzesnikowicz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Krzesnikowicz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Krzesnikowicz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grimshaw trying to hold on to Krzesnikowicz's head to control him but Krzesnikowicz postures up.

Grimshaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Krzesnikowicz is trying to work for a kimura but Grimshaw is defending well.
Krzesnikowicz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Krzesnikowicz trying to control from half guard but Grimshaw is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grimshaw manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Grimshaw is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Krzesnikowicz rolls with it to try and escape but Grimshaw cranks on the arm and Krzesnikowicz is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Graush Grimshaw!