PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Renton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Renton has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Graham
vs
Renton

185 cm
22
215 lbs
7 - 4 - 1

195 cm
25
214 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Renton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mark Renton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham jabs at Renton's body.

Graham closes the distance and pushes Renton back into the cage.
Renton can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Graham.
Renton is trying to break the clinch but Graham has him pressed against the cage.

Graham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Renton avoids the body shot from Graham.
Graham misses with a body shot.
Renton tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Graham counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Graham.
Renton is trying to break the clinch but Graham is controlling him.
A right handed body shot lands from Graham.
Graham lands an uppercut.

Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Renton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Graham counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Renton thinking.
Graham misses with a wild body shot.
Renton closes the distance but Graham moves to the side
and Graham counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Renton thinking.
Graham takes a swing at Renton's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Graham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renton moves away.
Renton wants to clinch
and Graham counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Renton darts in trying to clinch
and Graham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Graham scores with the left hand. Renton knows he should have avoided that one.
Renton tries to clinch
and Graham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Renton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Renton looks gassed!
Renton looks to clinch

and Graham counters by clinching up.
Graham is leaning against Renton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Graham digs a right hand underneath Renton's ribcage. Renton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graham lands a shoulder strike.
Graham lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Graham.
Renton is trying to force a seperation but Graham has the dominant position.
Graham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Renton or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graham cracks Renton with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham works on Renton's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Graham lands a nice shot to the body.
Graham lands a nice shot to the body.
Graham stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Graham - that landed with a thud.
Renton wants to break free but Graham has control.
Renton takes a shot to the head.
Graham digs a right hand into Renton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Renton's gas tank.
Renton has had enough of the clinch but Graham keeps him there for the moment.
Graham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graham scores with a shoulder strike.
Graham cracks Renton with a nice body shot.
Graham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rentons head.
A body shot lands from Graham.
Renton can't break the clinch.
Graham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Renton backwards.
Graham lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Graham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Graham has managed to clinch.
Graham scores with a shot to the side of Renton's head.

It looks like Mark Renton has been cut.
Graham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graham stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Renton is trying to break the clinch but Graham is controlling him.
Graham lands a body shot.
Renton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Graham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Renton's efforts to push away.
Renton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short uppercut from Graham.
Graham lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Graham.
A right hook to the body lands for Graham.
Renton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Graham pushes Renton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graham works on Renton's body with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Graham.
Graham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Renton or not.

Graham breaks from the clinch.
Graham lands with a cross.
Graham misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graham. Renton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Renton closes the distance looking to clinch

and Graham counters by clinching up.
Graham lands a hook that snaps the head of Renton backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Graham.
A right handed body shot lands from Graham.
Renton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of stalling here from Graham.
Graham cracks Renton with a nice body shot.
Renton is trying to break the clinch but Graham has him pressed against the cage.
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 Renton'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.

Graham misses the shot to the body.
Renton tries to clinch up
and Graham counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Renton looks to clinch

and Graham counters by clinching up.
Renton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Renton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graham has him pressed against the cage.
Graham digs a right hand underneath Renton's ribcage. Renton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graham lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Graham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Renton tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Graham counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graham.
Graham lands a nice uppercut.
Renton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Graham.
Graham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Renton can't break the clinch.
Graham lands a shot to the body.
Graham prevents Renton from breaking the clinch.
Renton is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Renton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Graham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Graham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Renton or not.
Renton being controlled against the cage.
Renton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graham has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Graham - that landed with a thud.
Graham works on Renton's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Graham.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Renton can do to turn this around?
Graham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graham prevents Renton from breaking the clinch.
Renton has had enough of the clinch but Graham keeps him there for the moment.
Graham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Graham.
Graham scores with a shoulder strike.
Graham works on Renton's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Graham.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham scores with a shoulder strike.
Graham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Renton backwards.
Graham lands a nice shot to the body.
Graham taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Graham - that landed with a thud.
Graham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Renton misses with a punch to the body.
Graham digs a right hand underneath Renton's ribcage. Renton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graham stalling the fight.
Graham presses Renton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Graham leaning his opponent against the cage.
Graham lands a left hand.

Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graham takes a swing at Renton's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Graham lands an impressive looking overhand right. Renton doesn't seem phased though.
Graham punishes Renton's body with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Graham gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Graham as the two fighters clinch.

Graham breaks from the clinch.
Graham lands with a good body shot.
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt

and Graham moves into the clinch.
Renton is trying to break the clinch but Graham has him pressed against the cage.
Renton tries to stall but Graham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renton wants to clinch but Graham slips to the side
and Graham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Renton darts in trying to clinch

and Graham counters by clinching up.
Renton is looking to break free of the clinch but Graham has double underhooks.
Graham pushes Renton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham cracks Renton with a nice body shot.
Renton is trying to break the clinch but Graham is controlling him.
A body shot lands from Graham.

Graham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Renton wants to clinch but Graham slips to the side
and Graham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Graham thows a body shot but no joy.
Renton closes the distance looking to clinch

and Graham counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Graham.
Graham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Renton's efforts to push away.
Graham works on Renton's body with a couple of short punches.
Renton is trying to force a seperation but Graham has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graham lands a body shot.
Renton can't break the clinch.
Come on Graham - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Renton wants to get back to striking at distance but Graham won't allow it.
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 Renton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Renton wants to clinch
and Graham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Renton wants to clinch but Graham slips to the side

and Graham moves into the clinch.
Renton tries to break free but Graham pushes him back against the cage.
Renton tries to break the clinch but Graham is controlling the position.
Graham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graham presses Renton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Graham is leaning against Renton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Renton misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graham.
Renton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graham has him pressed against the cage.
Graham pushes Renton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Renton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Luke Graham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Graham.
Renton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Graham.
Graham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Renton backwards.
Renton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Graham lands a nice shot to the body.
Graham lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renton is looking to break free of the clinch but Graham has double underhooks.
Graham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Renton or not.
Graham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graham presses Renton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Graham lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Renton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Graham is leaning against Renton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Graham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Renton walks into a jab.

Graham closes the distance and clinches.
Graham lands with a right to the head.
Graham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Graham.
Graham lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graham.
Graham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Renton tries to break free but Graham pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Graham as the two fighters clinch.
Graham prevents Renton from breaking the clinch.
Graham works on Renton's body with a couple of short punches.
Graham scores with a shot to the side of Renton's head.

Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Renton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Renton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Renton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luke Graham is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Graham.
Graham lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Graham throws a series of strikes that have Renton backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renton drops his hands momentarily and Graham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Graham stuns Renton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from Graham.
Graham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Renton doesn't seem bothered though.
Graham fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Graham scores with a hook to the body. Renton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Graham scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Graham works Renton's body with a nice hook.
Graham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Renton takes one on the button.

Graham rushes Renton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Graham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Graham.
Renton being controlled against the cage.
Renton is trying to break free.
Graham lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renton wants to break free but Graham has control.
Graham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Renton is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Graham - that landed with a thud.
Graham scores with a hook to the body.

Graham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Renton looks to clinch

and Graham holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Renton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Graham digs a right hand underneath Renton's ribcage. Renton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Graham - that landed with a thud.
Renton is trying to push Graham away but Graham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Luke Graham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Renton.
Renton wants to break free but Graham has control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Graham - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A left hand lands to the body for Graham.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Graham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graham 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:24

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