PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zane Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy TwoShoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gray
vs
TwoShoes

193 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 Amsterdam, Zane Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy TwoShoes!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for TwoShoes with that takedown attempt.
TwoShoes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gray avoids it really well and circles away.
Gray could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
TwoShoes shoots in but Gray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zane Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy TwoShoes.
Gray stuffs the takedown.
TwoShoes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gray counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but TwoShoes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gray content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray forces his way into half guard.
Gray trying to control the action but TwoShoes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because TwoShoes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if TwoShoes can do anything to dispel that myth.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Zane Gray just wasn't active enough.
TwoShoes shoots in looking for a takedown but Gray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing TwoShoes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TwoShoes misses with a wild body shot.

TwoShoes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gray was covering up waiting for the punch and TwoShoes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TwoShoes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
TwoShoes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TwoShoes tries to free his leg and advance position but Gray is retaining full guard.
TwoShoes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. TwoShoes manages to get himself to full guard.
TwoShoes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but TwoShoes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TwoShoes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jimmy TwoShoes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice sprawl there from Gray as TwoShoes shoots in.
Jimmy TwoShoes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TwoShoes fails with the takedown.
TwoShoes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gray counters with a single leg into guard. TwoShoes didn't expect that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray trying to control but TwoShoes is working from the bottom.
Gray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. TwoShoes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray passes TwoShoes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gray is trying to control. TwoShoes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Gray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and TwoShoes defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

TwoShoes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gray is fending him off so far but TwoShoes persists. Nope, Gray circles away and we're back to standing.
TwoShoes shoots in for a takedown but Gray shows good takedown defense.
TwoShoes misses with a takedown attempt - Gray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zane Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy TwoShoes.
TwoShoes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gray sprawls well. Gray wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. TwoShoes gets slowly back to his feet.
TwoShoes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gray's waist but Gray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing TwoShoes off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TwoShoes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gray pinned against the cage. Gray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
TwoShoes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten TwoShoes somewhat.
TwoShoes is breathing heavily.
TwoShoes throws an off balance right hand

and Gray counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gray wants to control from the top but TwoShoes keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray wants to control from the top but TwoShoes keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Zane Gray wasn't doing enough on the ground.
TwoShoes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gray circles away.
TwoShoes has a takedown stuffed.
TwoShoes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gray is fending him off so far but TwoShoes persists. Nope, Gray circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TwoShoes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from TwoShoes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from TwoShoes.
TwoShoes shoots for a takedown but Gray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
TwoShoes fails with the takedown.
TwoShoes swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Gray counters with a single leg into guard. TwoShoes didn't expect that.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but TwoShoes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TwoShoes looking to control.
Gray wants to control from the top but TwoShoes keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Gray postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! TwoShoes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gray, into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray is trying to control the position but TwoShoes postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but TwoShoes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Gray dominated that second round.
That's time! Gray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

TwoShoes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gray circles away.
TwoShoes is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from TwoShoes is defended easily by Gray.
Gray leaves TwoShoes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zane Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy TwoShoes.
TwoShoes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten TwoShoes somewhat.
TwoShoes swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Gray counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zane Gray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
TwoShoes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but TwoShoes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TwoShoes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gray is really struggling to control TwoShoes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
TwoShoes tries to roll over but Gray keeps him under control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zane Gray.
TwoShoes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Gray. No joy for TwoShoes on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from TwoShoes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from TwoShoes.
TwoShoes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gray defends it nicely.
TwoShoes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gray defends it nicely.
TwoShoes shoots in looking for a takedown but Gray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing TwoShoes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
TwoShoes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gray sprawls well. Gray wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. TwoShoes gets slowly back to his feet.
TwoShoes shoots in but Gray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from TwoShoes.
TwoShoes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gray tries to avoid it but TwoShoes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gray to the ground. Gray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TwoShoes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gray swivels and escapes.
TwoShoes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gray but Gray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gray keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
TwoShoes throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Gray counters with a nice double leg into side control. TwoShoes won't be happy with that.

Gray is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but TwoShoes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gray is looking to take a break and control but TwoShoes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Gray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gray, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Gray!