PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Muhammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali Muhammad is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gray
vs
Muhammad

190 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
27
260 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ali Muhammad!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Muhammad is just out of range.
Muhammad tries to clinch but Gray moves out of range.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Muhammad moves into range and clinches up with Gray.
Gray tries to pull guard but Muhammad holds him up against the cage and eventually Gray drops back down to his feet.

Muhammad has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gray uses from the top position.
Gray postures up in Muhammad's guard and throws a big left but Muhammad blocks it.
Muhammad trying to keep a closed guard but Gray is proving a slippery customer.
Gray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muhammad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gray works over Muhammad with some ground and pound from guard.
Gray wants to stand but Muhammad has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Muhammad should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Muhammad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gray is one step ahead there.
Muhammad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray lands a couple of digs.
Muhammad lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gray!
Gray tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Muhammad cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gray tries to reverse the position but Muhammad maintains control.
Gray is working hard here to advance position.
Gray wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray is breathing heavily.
Gray trying to get back to his feet but Muhammad is in full control for now.
Muhammad keeps control of the position as Gray tries to break free.

Gray is trying to defend against the choke here but Muhammad has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Muhammad Tightens the hold and Gray taps out furiously! Muhammad displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ali Muhammad!