PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Gruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Griffin Heath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hans Gruber looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Gruber
vs
Heath

181 cm
32
215 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

192 cm
23
212 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hans Gruber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Griffin Heath!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruber tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Heath counter with a right hand.
Gruber looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Heath missing with a left hand there. Gruber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heath thumps Gruber with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Heath.
Gruber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heath.
Heath flicks out a counter leg kick but Gruber steps away.
A good leg kick by Heath.
Heath connects with a solid leg kick.
Gruber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heath can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Heath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gruber drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gruber in side control, throwing shots but Heath defends.
Heath is looking for a sweep.
Heath is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gruber is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath taking a bit of punishment here - Gruber scoring with strikes.
What's Heath going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gruber is putting a hurting on Heath here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gruber creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Heath tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Gruber's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Heath can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gruber in side control, throwing shots but Heath defends.
Heath is looking to reverse the position.
The strikes coming from Gruber are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gruber connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Heath some visible discomfort.
Gruber in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Heath wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Heath 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.
Heath tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruber tries to score with some ground and pound. Heath controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gruber working away.
Heath is trying to improve his position.
Gruber throws an elbow but Heath slips to the side and avoids it well.
Heath struggling a bit here.
Heath really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gruber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The strikes coming from Gruber are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Heath gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Heath tries to get to full guard but Gruber has control of the leg.
Gruber has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Heath has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gruber is working away from the top position though.
Gruber throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Heath wants to control but Gruber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heath blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gruber.
Heath wants to stand back up but Gruber manages to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Heath's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gruber grinds an elbow into Heath's temple.
Gruber working away.
Gruber working the ground and pound but Heath is defending the strikes.
Heath is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruber lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Heath down.
Heath is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gruber off and has taken his back!
Gruber is keeping busy.
Heath really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gruber.
Will Heath go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gruber wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Heath's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hans Gruber will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Heath is looking to slow Gruber down with leg kicks.
Gruber is looking to clinch but Heath is avoiding it.
Heath thuds his shin into the meat of Gruber's side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Heath.
An inside leg kick lands from Heath.
Gruber swinging wildly here.
Heath 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.
Heath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gruber was well out of range. Poor timing from Heath.
Gruber tries to counter with a takedown but Heath is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heath looks for the body kick but Gruber saw that one coming.
Gruber tries for a takedown but Heath circles away easily
and Heath counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Hans Gruber has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gruber misses with an uppercut
and Heath counters with a nice body shot.
Heath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath thumps Gruber with a low kick.
Gruber tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heath sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gruber somewhat.
Gruber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Heath bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jab from Heath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gruber checks a leg kick.
Gruber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heath.
Heath scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gruber doesn't seem bothered though.
Gruber on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heath scores with a leg kick.
Heath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heath lands with a kick to the temple. Gruber shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Heath feints and then cracks Gruber's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gruber down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Heath lands but Gruber takes it in his stride.
Heath is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Heath connects with an inside leg kick.
Heath lands with a kick to the temple. Gruber shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Heath has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heath with a nice cross.
Heath misses with a leg kick.
Gruber attempts a counter takedown but Heath avoids it well and moves away.
Gruber takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gruber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heath.
Heath with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Heath tenderised Gruber's leg. Gruber is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heath can pounce on him.
Gruber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Heath. Heath obviously looking to wear him down.
Heath sizes up Gruber with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Heath has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gruber or perhaps it was just good defense by Heath, which made it look bad.
Heath flicks out a counter leg kick but Gruber steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Gruber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heath scores with a leg kick.
Heath jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Heath tries to keep at a distance but Gruber has taken the fight into the clinch.

Heath breaks the clinch.
Gruber takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Heath throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Heath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gruber's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heath lands a leg kick that knocks Gruber off balance momentarily.
Heath lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Heath dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gruber. That did some damage!
Gruber blocks a leg kick.
Heath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gruber.
Heath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gruber manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Heath misses.
Gruber wants to clinch.
Heath chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Griffin Heath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hans Gruber's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Heath throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gruber.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gruber is defended easily by Heath.
Heath tries a head kick but it misses.
Heath scores with a head kick. Gruber tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Heath throws a head kick that misses.

Gruber pushes Heath up against the cage in a clinch.

Heath breaks the clinch.
Heath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heath with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gruber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heath but Heath pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Heath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath is looking to slow Gruber down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Heath.
Heath lands a leg kick that knocks Gruber off balance momentarily.
Heath lands a high kick!

Hans Gruber's cut is getting worse.
Heath tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gruber tries to counter with a takedown but Heath is quick to defend against it.
Hans Gruber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Heath tries to keep at a distance but Gruber has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gruber goes for a takedown attempt but Heath pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Gruber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heath lands a leg kick that knocks Gruber off balance momentarily.
Gruber shoots in looking for a takedown but Heath manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gruber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gruber takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Heath throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gruber avoids the head kick by Heath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heath is looking to slow Gruber down with leg kicks.
Heath lands a leg kick that knocks Gruber off balance momentarily.
Heath throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griffin Heath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gruber wants to clinch but Heath slips to the side
and Heath counters with a thumping low kick.
Gruber shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A good leg kick by Heath.
Heath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gruber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Heath dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gruber. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heath swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heath! But no joy.
Heath lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gruber tries to clinch but Heath moves out of range.
Heath shapes to counter with a head kick.
Heath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Heath misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Heath.
Gruber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gruber throws a hook to the side of Heath's head but Heath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gruber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heath slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gruber fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heath lands with a slapping head kick.
Heath defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gruber.
Heath uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gruber has time to react.
Heath lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heath scores with a spinning back kick!
Gruber takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Hans Gruber's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heath, as that shot connected.
Heath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Heath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Heath.
Gruber tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Heath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Heath throws a nice inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Griffin Heath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Heath has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Griffin Heath!