PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Gravity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Gruzinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gruzinsky's choice of entrance music: Россия. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Gravity
vs
Gruzinsky

187 cm
27
212 lbs
12 - 3 - 1

188 cm
25
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Gary Gravity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roman Gruzinsky!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruzinsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gravity throws a leg kick but Gruzinsky moved away.
Gravity backing away here, and Gruzinsky unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gravity uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky lands with a cross.
Gravity just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gruzinsky! But no joy.
Gruzinsky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gruzinsky moves out of range as Gravity throws a body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Gravity has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gravity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gravity just misses with a punch to the body.
Gruzinsky blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gravity misses with a straight left.
Gruzinsky throws a combination. Gravity tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gruzinsky scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravity moves into range and connects with a jab.

It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Gravity misses its intended target.
Gruzinsky counters with a body kick.
Gruzinsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gruzinsky tests Gravity's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Gruzinsky. No joy for Gravity on that attempt.
Gruzinsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roman Gruzinsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gravity slips under a jab.
Gravity throws a body punch but Gruzinsky moves out of range.
Gravity thows a body kick. Gruzinsky tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gravity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gruzinsky manages to avoid it.
Gravity throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gravity scores with a body shot.
Gary Gravity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravity throws out a powerful jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gruzinsky.
As Gruzinsky backs away, Gravity returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gravity lands a really nice looking cross but Gruzinsky seems unphased.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravity throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gruzinsky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gruzinsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gravity.
Gravity checks a leg kick.
Gravity throws a big shot that misses.
Gravity uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gruzinsky.
Gravity fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gruzinsky just manages to avoid it.
Gruzinsky throws a body punch but Gravity moves out of range.
Gruzinsky goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gruzinsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gruzinsky throws a body punch but Gravity moves out of range.
Gravity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gruzinsky moves away.

Gravity throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gruzinsky was covering up waiting for the punch and Gravity finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gruzinsky trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruzinsky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gravity with a nice head shot there.
Gravity wants to control from the top but Gruzinsky keeps moving.
Gravity postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gravity accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gravity postures up in Gruzinsky's guard and throws a big left but Gruzinsky blocks it.
Gruzinsky controls Gravity momentarily but Gravity frees himself.
Gravity keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gruzinsky's head.
Gruzinsky wants to stand and escape but Gravity is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gravity throwing strikes but missing.
Gravity stopping the sweep attempt from Gruzinsky.
Gravity with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gravity throws a strike but Gruzinsky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Gravity seems keen to control Gruzinsky's posture.
Gravity wants to sweep here but Gruzinsky controlling him for the moment.
Gravity is working hard here to advance position.
Gravity being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roman Gruzinsky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Gruzinsky's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gruzinsky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gruzinsky.
It looked like Gravity was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gravity connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gruzinsky scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Gravity.
It seemed like Gruzinsky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gravity. Gruzinsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gruzinsky slaps away a takedown attempt from Gravity, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Gruzinsky blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravity throws a leg kick that misses.
Gravity is looking to wear down Gruzinsky with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gravity will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gruzinsky.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruzinsky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gruzinsky misses with a body kick.
Gravity misses with a leg kick.
Gruzinsky slips a jab from Gravity.
Gruzinsky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gruzinsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravity.
Gruzinsky checks a leg kick nicely.
Gravity on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Gruzinsky does it's job there.
Gruzinsky misses with an uppercut
and Gravity counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gravity changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravity scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gravity. Gruzinsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gravity misses with a body kick.
Gravity lands a slapping body shot.
Gruzinsky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravity.
Gruzinsky looks to land a right hand but Gravity moved out of range.
Gruzinsky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gravity swings for the body but Gruzinsky moves out of range.
Gravity throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gravity fakes the leg kick and cracks Gruzinsky in the body.
Gruzinsky scores with a sloppy right hand. Gravity should have avoided that one.
Gravity throws a sloppy body shot
letting Gruzinsky counter with a right hand.
Gravity misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Gruzinsky releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruzinsky throws a hook but Gravity avoids it easily.
Gravity looks for the body kick but Gruzinsky saw that one coming.
A jab from Gruzinsky does it's job there.
Gruzinsky lands a jab.
Gravity looks to score with a jab to the body but Gruzinsky is just out of range.
Gruzinsky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gravity takes a swing at Gruzinsky's ribcage but misses.
Gravity misses with a low kick as Gruzinsky jumps back.
Gravity has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gravity there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gruzinsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravity.
Gruzinsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gravity manages to avoid it.
Gruzinsky cracks Gravity with a good jab.
Gruzinsky moves forwards but Gravity connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravity uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky misses with a combination
and Gravity counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gruzinsky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gravity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gravity.
As Gruzinsky backs away, Gravity returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gruzinsky on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gruzinsky misses with a leg kick.
Gravity looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gruzinsky checks a low kick from Gravity.
Gravity fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gruzinsky, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Gravity dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Gruzinsky's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Gravity misses with a straight right.
Gravity shoots in but no luck this time.
Gruzinsky avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gruzinsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravity.
Gravity fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gruzinsky scores with a nice right hand.

Gravity scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Well, if Gravity 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.
Gruzinsky is positioning himself well to prevent Gravity advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravity thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gravity trying to mount his opponent but Gruzinsky defends it.
Gravity thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gravity winds up and cracks Gruzinsky with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gruzinsky is trying to stand up here but Gravity is controlling him well.
Gravity controlling the action here.
Gruzinsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gravity not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gravity seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gruzinsky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gravity scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gruzinsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gravity is taking a breather. Gruzinsky says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gruzinsky trying to control from the bottom.
Gravity performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gruzinsky felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ground and pound from Gravity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruzinsky is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gravity missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gruzinsky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gravity.
Gravity looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gruzinsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gravity.
Gravity missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gravity missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gravity missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gravity wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gruzinsky keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gravity lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravity trying to control the pace.
Gruzinsky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gruzinsky is pulling down on Gravity's head to control his posture.
Gravity landing with the ground and pound.

That has opened up Roman Gruzinsky's cut even more.
Gravity looking to sit in guard and control but Gruzinsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gravity lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Gravity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gravity has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Gravity!
A relieved looking Gary Gravity thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.