PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mark the spanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mark the spanner is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Graham
vs
the spanner

185 cm
19
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, mark the spanner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham just misses with a punch to the body.
the spanner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Graham just misses with a punch to the body.
Graham scores with a hook.
the spanner fails with an attempt to clinch.

the spanner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Graham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from the spanner.
Graham wants to sweep here but the spanner controlling him for the moment.

the spanner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
the spanner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

the spanner drives through with a takedown into guard.
the spanner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the spanner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
the spanner stopping the sweep attempt from Graham.
the spanner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
the spanner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
the spanner throws a big right hand that misses.
the spanner throwing strikes from guard but Graham blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the spanner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
the spanner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Graham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for the spanner on the ground.
the spanner is looking to work some ground and pound but Graham has wrist control.
the spanner wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Graham. No joy for the spanner on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
the spanner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Graham sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Luke Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mark the spanner.
Graham works the spanner's body with a nice hook.
Graham lands with a nice body punch.
the spanner looks gassed!
Graham stuns the spanner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Graham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from the spanner.
the spanner shoots in looking for a takedown. Graham tries to sprawl out of it but the spanner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Graham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Graham slaps away a takedown attempt from the spanner, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Graham has managed to clinch.
the spanner wants to break free but Graham has control.
Graham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graham digs a right hand into the spanner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on the spanner's gas tank.

the spanner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graham digs a good hook to the spanner's body.
the spanner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Graham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graham scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like mark the spanner has been cut.
the spanner fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham scores with a one two! the spanner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
the spanner moves out of range as Graham throws a body kick.
the spanner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
the spanner shoots for a takedown but Graham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
the spanner shoots in and drives through. Graham sprawls well.
Graham lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graham connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graham scores with a nice strike.
Graham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Graham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Graham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on mark the spanner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Graham scores with a jab. the spanner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
the spanner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Graham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from the spanner.
Graham takes a swing at the spanner's ribcage but misses.
Graham lands a body shot.
the spanner shoots in for a double leg but Graham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Graham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping the spanner at a distance.
Graham lands a nice shot to the body.
Graham lands a jab to the spanner's midsection.
the spanner is breathing heavily.
Graham connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Graham lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham lands a nice hook to the spanner's body. the spanner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Graham ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graham lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as the spanner backs up against the cage.
Graham lands a nice hook to the spanner's body. the spanner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Graham lands a nice looking body shot.
the spanner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Graham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from the spanner misses.
the spanner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graham as he avoids it easily.
Luke Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mark the spanner.
the spanner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Graham lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Luke Graham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham stuns the spanner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Luke Graham is winning the standup battle so far.
the spanner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Graham has taken the fight to the clinch.
the spanner is stalling here.
the spanner looking to slow down the pace here.
Graham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down the spanner.
Graham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of the spanner backwards.
the spanner wants a takedown but no success here.

Graham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
the spanner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Graham but Graham pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham throws out a powerful jab.
Graham connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
the spanner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
the spanner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Graham's waist but Graham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing the spanner off to one side.
the spanner tries for a takedown but Graham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Graham lands a nice looking body shot.
the spanner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
the spanner takes one to the side of the head.
the spanner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Graham defends it nicely.

Graham drives through and clinches with the spanner against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Graham.
Graham lands a body shot.
the spanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graham has the spanner pressed against the cage, preventing the spanner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
the spanner looking for a takedown.

Graham breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
the spanner shoots in but Graham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Graham lands a with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Graham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on mark the spanner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Graham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that the spanner can do to turn this around?
the spanner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from the spanner.
the spanner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Graham ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
the spanner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Graham scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
the spanner has a takedown stuffed.
Luke Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mark the spanner.
Graham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
the spanner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham stalks the spanner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into the spanner's face. the spanner staggers backwards, shaken.
Graham scores with a jab to the body.
Graham tests the spanner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Graham lands.
the spanner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Graham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. the spanner doesn't seem bothered though.
Graham jabs at the spanner's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Graham clinches up with the spanner and pushes him back against the cage.
Graham scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Graham.
the spanner is working for takedown but Graham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Graham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graham lands a body shot.
Graham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of the spanner backwards.

Graham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
mark the spanner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Graham clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Graham.
Graham prevents the takedown attempt.
Graham digs a right hand into the spanner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on the spanner's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Graham.
the spanner being controlled against the cage.
Graham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down the spanner.
A left hand lands to the body for Graham.
Graham pushes the spanner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graham lands a body punch.
the spanner is looking to control Graham's arms but Graham gets an underhook and turns him. Now the spanner has his back to the cage.
the spanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Graham avoids it.

Graham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graham ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent the spanner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham punishes the spanner's body with a nice straight punch.
Graham throws a series of strikes that have the spanner backpedaling.
the spanner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
the spanner shoots in for a takedown but Graham shows good takedown defense.
Graham scores with a decent looking hook.
the spanner shoots in and drives through. Graham sprawls well.
Luke Graham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
the spanner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Graham.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
the spanner walks into a stiff left hand from Graham.
the spanner takes a jab right on the kisser.
mark the spanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
the spanner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Graham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graham, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Graham!