PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunmetal Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Grey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Killed By Death. Fighter has chosen RENEGADE MASTER as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Grey
vs
Fighter

182 cm
30
184 lbs
18 - 17 - 1

180 cm
28
180 lbs
16 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry

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 18 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gunmetal Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fighter was covering up waiting for the punch and Grey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Grey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fighter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Fighter working for a triangle but Grey defends it easily.
Grey is looking to work some ground and pound but Fighter has wrist control.
Fighter keeping moving, preventing Grey from controlling successfully.
Grey stopping the sweep attempt from Fighter.
Grey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Grey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grey connects with a couple of short punches.
Fighter keeping moving, preventing Grey from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fighter has his foot on Grey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grey works his way back into a safe position though.

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

Fighter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fighter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grey.
Grey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fighter is not content to let Grey control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter prevents Grey from moving into mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Grey seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Fighter won't allow Grey to pass to mount.
Grey wants to take a breather but Fighter is having none of it.
Fighter tries to roll over but Grey keeps him under control.
Grey trying to control from half guard but Fighter is working away.
Grey is really struggling to control Fighter but he's trying to hold on to the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Gunmetal Grey wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fighter scores with the left hand. Grey knows he should have avoided that one.
Grey walks into a stiff left hand from Fighter.

It looks like Gunmetal Grey has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grey connects with an inside leg kick.
Grey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.

Grey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fighter's guard.
Fighter keeping moving, preventing Grey from controlling successfully.

Fighter working for a triangle but Grey defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey forces his way into half guard.

Fighter looking for submissions off his back.
Grey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fighter wants to control but Grey is keeping busy.
Grey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grey is keen to just control but Fighter is a slippery customer.
Fighter taking some punishment here, with Grey in his half guard.
Grey works his way into full mount!
Fighter is in a horrible position here. Grey smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is squirming around, avoiding Grey's attempts to control the action.

Grey looking for a guillotine from mount but Fighter is having none of it.
Fighter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grey trying to control but Fighter is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter is desperately trying to improve his position but Grey has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grey controlling from the full mount.
Fighter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunmetal Grey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunmetal Grey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fighter misses with a body shot.
Grey tries a head kick but it misses.
Fighter tries to land a front kick but Grey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fighter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grey.
Fighter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grey moves out of range of the body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grey.
A head kick from Fighter lands but Grey takes it in his stride.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter fails to land with a series of punches.

Grey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fighter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gunmetal Grey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grey working some strikes from top position.

Fighter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fighter is on top in guard.
Grey is trying to keep Fighter in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter trying to control the position from guard on top but Grey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fighter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fighter has managed to get both his arms back between Grey's legs - danger averted.
Fighter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fighter wants to control from the top but Grey keeps moving.
Grey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Grey is nestled in close to Fighter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Fighter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grey passes to side control.
Grey trying to control the action but Fighter is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fighter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey is controlling the pace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grey thows a huge punch but Fighter dodges it nicely.

Fighter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grey pulls his head out easily.
Fighter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grey's back!
Grey looking to control the position.

Fighter working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fighter looking for the choke but no joy.
Grey trying to control the action but Fighter just sinks the hooks in.
Grey covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Grey manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fighter's guard. Nice work there by Grey.
Grey wants to stand and escape but instead Fighter has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fighter trying to control but Grey is working from the bottom.
Grey lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fighter!
Grey raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is looking to improve his position but Grey isn't that keen on the idea.
Grey is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Grey connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fighter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Grey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fighter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grey working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grey lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grey wants to control but Fighter is keeping him busy.
Grey content to control rather than advance.

Grey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fighter has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunmetal Grey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunmetal Grey'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Grey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Gunmetal Grey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Grey.
Fighter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fighter blocks a head kick by Grey.

Grey looking to score a takedown here. Fighter is defending well but Grey drives through and ends up in Fighter's guard.
Grey lands a couple of elbows.
Fighter keeping moving, preventing Grey from controlling successfully.

Grey drops back looking for a leg! Fighter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fighter manages to kick Grey off! Grey jumps back into Fighter's guard.
Fighter keeping moving, preventing Grey from controlling successfully.

Fighter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fighter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grey stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fighter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Grey.
Horrible takedown by Grey or perhaps it was just good defense by Fighter which made him look bad.
Fighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grey.
Grey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter.
Steve Fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Fighter.

Grey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fighter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fighter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grey is looking to work some ground and pound but Fighter has wrist control.

Fighter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grey defends well.
Steve Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grey is pushing down on Fighter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fighter is fighting to maintain full guard but Grey has managed to sneak the leg through.

Grey stands up out of the half guard.
Grey misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Grey.
Fighter is looking to land body kicks.
Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grey avoids the head kick by Fighter.
Grey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fighter looks for the body kick but Grey saw that one coming.
Fighter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Grey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fighter to the ground. Grey is now in Fighter's guard.

Fighter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grey wants to control from the top but Fighter keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey with a nice head shot there.
Grey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Fighter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grey defends well.
Grey trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fighter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Grey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grey trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom.

Grey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom.
Grey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Fighter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Fighter looking for a guillotine here but Grey defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grey trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grey passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Grey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunmetal Grey!
Gunmetal Grey took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.