PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Jorgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorgan has chosen Eminem - Berzerk as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Hugh Jorgan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Gray
vs
Jorgan

156 cm
18
278 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

189 cm
23
237 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wesley Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugh Jorgan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray dives in and grabs Jorgan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jorgan pushes down on Gray's head and hops out.
Jorgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gray circles away quickly and effectively.

Gray darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gray really is a fat lump.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Gray is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jorgan is just riding it out for now. Gray eventually gives up the hold.
Gray looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray controlling the action here.
Gray is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gray wants to advance to full mount but Jorgan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray trying to control but Jorgan is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Wesley Gray wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jorgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jorgan fails to land with a series of punches.

Gray changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jorgan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jorgan can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jorgan 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Gray tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gray just content to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgan pushes Gray away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gray gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jorgan looks winded!
Gray working away.
Gray throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Gray thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gray is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jorgan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gray slips a jab and a cross from Jorgan.

Gray shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jorgan is proving hard to escape from.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wesley Gray has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jorgan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Wesley Gray has been cut.
Jorgan is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorgan throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jorgan tries to avoid it but Gray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jorgan to the ground. Jorgan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Jorgan misses.
Gray is looking to clinch but Jorgan is avoiding it.

Gray throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jorgan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gray is in Jorgan's guard.
Gray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gray trying to control but Jorgan is working from the bottom.
Jorgan is looking to stand up but Gray isn't so interested in that idea.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Wesley Gray just wasn't active enough.
Gray shoots in for a takedown but Jorgan shows good takedown defense.

Gray dives in and scores a takedown into Jorgan's guard.
Gray trying to control but Jorgan is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jorgan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray is stalling in the full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

We're going to have a standup here because Wesley Gray wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Gray shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jorgan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jorgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gray wants to control from the top but Jorgan keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Wesley Gray wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Gray.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gray looks to land a body kick but Jorgan moved away.
Gray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jorgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gray is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jorgan.
Gray throws a head kick that misses.
Jorgan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Gray counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Gray is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jorgan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jorgan has escaped and now he's on top!
Gray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Gray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Gray's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gray dives in for a single leg takedown but Jorgan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gray jumps guard but Jorgan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jorgan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jorgan missing with knees to the body.
Gray wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jorgan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jorgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jorgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jorgan misses with a wild combination.
Gray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jorgan throws a series of punches but Gray moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray darts in looking for a takedown but Jorgan gets double underhooks and turns Gray into the cage.
Gray trying to control the position but instead, Jorgan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gray into the cage.
Jorgan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jorgan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Gray pulls guard effortlessly.

Jorgan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray working a defensive guard here.
Gray manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gray looking to control but Jorgan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gray trying to control but Jorgan is having none of it.
Gray is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jorgan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jorgan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gray.
Gray prevents Jorgan from getting the reversal.
Gray punching from mount but Jorgan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hugh Jorgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wesley Gray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gray trying to control but Jorgan is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

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