PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Elite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Son (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Elite has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Elite
vs
Son

178 cm
21
171 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

181 cm
25
187 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Elite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gray Son!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elite steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Son.
Elite shoots in looking for a takedown. Son tries to sprawl out of it but Elite keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Son manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Elite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Son tries to avoid it but Elite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Son to the ground. Son escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Son shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Son was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Son thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Son trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elite tries to hold on but Son pushes him away.
Son throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Son throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Elite tries to lock up and control but Son gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Elite on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Elite tries to get out of the position.
Elite is squirming around, avoiding Son's attempts to control the action.
Son takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Son thowing shots but they're missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Son.
Son sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Elite avoids a series of strikes thrown by Son.
Son has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Son controlling his opponent.
Son trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son content just to control the position here.
Son throwing strikes here but Elite is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elite gets back to half guard.

Son wants to work for an arm triangle but Elite is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Son works his way into side control.
Son trying to control the action but Elite is working from the bottom.
Son tries to move into full mount but can't pass Elite's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Son fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Son dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Son throws an off balance right hand

and Elite counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Son!
Son is looking to get to half guard.
Son blocking the ground and pound.
Elite with good strikes from the mount here!
Elite trying to control but Son is having none of it.
Elite looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Elite is stalling here but it's allowed Son to get half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elite is stalling here. Son is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Elite seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Son has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Son has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Son looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Elite wants to control but Son is having none of it.
Son landing strikes from the mount and Elite is in trouble!
Son takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Son there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Son is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Elite is surviving well by controlling Son's body position as best he can.
Son tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Elite is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Son looking to secure an arm triangle but Elite defends it well.
Gray Son has got the better of the ground game so far.
Son looking to control but Elite is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elite tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Son looking for a guillotine from mount but Elite is having none of it.
Son can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Elite is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Son looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Son showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Elite with a poor takedown
and Son counters with a left and a right that stings Elite.
Son keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gray Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elite shoots in looking for a takedown. Son tries to sprawl out of it but Elite keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Son manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Elite. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Son lands a big head kick that sends Elite tumbling to the mat! Son takes a step backwards and waves Elite back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like The Elite has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Son scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Son wobbles Elite with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Son dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Elite to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gray Son!
Gray Son seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.