PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunmetal Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grey comes to the cage accompanied by Killed By Death. Mills has chosen Feel so Numb by Rob Zombie as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gunmetal Grey has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Grey
vs
Mills

182 cm
28
184 lbs
14 - 13 - 1

180 cm
19
182 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry

Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gunmetal Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Mills!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mills on his heels. He'll look to pass Mills's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Grey advances to half guard.

Grey is looking for a kimura here.

Grey stands up and beckons Mills to join him on the feet.
Mills misses with a low kick.
Mills tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Grey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Grey is trying to get an arm triangle but Mills is defending well.
Mills is being controlled here.
Grey throws an elbow but Mills slips to the side and avoids it well.
Grey advances nicely into full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Grey there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Grey thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Grey misses with a head shot.

Grey get's back to his feet.

Grey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mills wants to get back to full guard.
Grey tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mills controls his leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mills is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grey tries to pass to full mount but Mills defends it.

Grey wants to work for an arm triangle but Mills is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mills wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grey decides to stand and escape the position.
Grey takes a kick to the side of the head.

Grey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mills's guard.
Grey wants to control from the top but Mills keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mills trying to keep a closed guard but Grey is proving a slippery customer.
Grey won't allow Mills to sweep him here.
Mills is trying to control the position but Grey postures up.

Grey has gone for a leg lock! Mills slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grey's guard.

Grey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mills defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mills trying to control the position from guard on top but Grey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Grey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mills is aware though and is defending well.
Mills trying to control the position from guard on top but Grey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mills got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mills has managed to get both his arms back between Grey's legs - danger averted.
Grey wants to stand and escape but Mills is having none of it.

Grey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mills defends well.
Grey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mills is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grey working for a triangle but Mills defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grey throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mills pushes down on Grey's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Mills is working for a submission of some sort.
Mills is keen to just control but Grey is a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Grey kicks Mills off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunmetal Grey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Grey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grey blocks a head kick by Mills.
Mills fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grey manages to avoid it.
Gunmetal Grey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grey shoots for a double leg takedown but Mills sprawls well. He's pushed Grey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grey shoots in for a takedown but Mills shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunmetal Grey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mills gets off balance looking for a body kick

so Grey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Grey tries to free his leg and advance position but Mills is retaining full guard.
Grey throwing strikes but missing.
Grey cracks Mills with a solid left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grey trying to control the position from guard on top but Mills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mills keeping full guard, as Grey tries to pass.

Grey stands up and waves to Mills to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills throws a leg kick but Grey checks it.
Grey avoids the head kick by Mills.
Grey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mills back to the cage. Grey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Grey checks a low kick from Mills.
Grey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mills throws a leg kick that misses.
Grey lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Grey.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grey checks a leg kick.

Grey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mills is looking to reverse the position.
Grey landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mills tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grey 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 two minutes gone in the round.

Grey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mills is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Grey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mills knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Grey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mills has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grey trying to control the action but Mills is working from the bottom.
Grey lands a few punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills is not content to let Grey control the position.
Grey moves into full mount!

Grey working for a guillotine from mount but Mills is in no mood to give up.
Mills tries to lock up and control but Grey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Grey is working for a guillotine from mount but Mills frees his head quite easily.
Grey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mills is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mills tries to hold on but Grey postures up.
Mills is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Grey cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Grey stands up from mount. Strange move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Grey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mills's guard.

Grey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunmetal Grey dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Grey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mills's waist but Mills gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grey off to one side.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mills enables Grey to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mills manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Grey distracts Mills with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mills is trying to keep Grey in close.
Grey passes into half guard.
Grey tries to pass to full mount but Mills defends it.
Mills gets full guard.
Grey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mills works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grey wants to pass the guard but Mills is keeping the position.
Gunmetal Grey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mills controls Grey momentarily but Grey frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grey trying to control the position from guard on top but Mills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grey looking to pass the guard.

Grey stands up from Mills's guard - Grey perhaps looking for a knockout.

Mills tries to sprawl but Grey drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Grey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grey wants to pass to mount but Mills is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grey is working for a kimura but Mills is defending it quite comfortably.
Grey prevents Mills from improving his position.
Mills is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grey is trying to control the action in half guard but Mills is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Grey is looking for a kimura but Mills is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grey to get the leverage.
Still in half guard, Grey seems content to control.
Mills regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey is in close to Mills's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mills can do to turn this around?

Mills is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grey defends well.

Grey gets to his feet. Mills looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A head kick misses from Grey.
David Mills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grey avoids the head kick by Mills.
Mills misses with a body kick.

Grey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mills napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mills is not content to let Grey control the position.

Grey looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills sneaks back into half guard.

Grey is working for a kimura but Mills is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mills wants to control but Grey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grey slips a nice elbow through Mills's hands, connecting with Mills's forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mills avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grey.
Grey wants to control but Mills is keeping him busy.

Grey decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunmetal Grey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grey 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunmetal Grey!
Gunmetal Grey managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry, into his post fight interview.