PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armos Saffedine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Gray (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.

Saffedine
vs
Gray

195 cm
30
290 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

188 cm
36
280 lbs
6 - 12 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armos Saffedine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Gray!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gray gets caught napping as Saffedine dives in and scores a takedown. Gray manages to retain guard.
Gray wants to sweep but no luck.
Gray trying to keep a closed guard but Saffedine is proving a slippery customer.
Saffedine content to stall in guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gray is on top in guard.
Saffedine is trying to control the position but Gray postures up.

Saffedine working for a triangle but Gray defends it easily.
Gray trying to control but Saffedine is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saffedine looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gray passes into side control.
Saffedine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saffedine looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gray tries for a kimura but Saffedine is defending well.
Saffedine manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Saffedine is taking a breather. Gray says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gray wants to control but Saffedine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saffedine controlling the pace.
Gray wants to control but Saffedine is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saffedine is looking to take a break and control but Gray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saffedine tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Armos Saffedine wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Gray scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gray is trying to work for a kimura but Saffedine is defending well.
Saffedine wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray controlling the action here.
Saffedine is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Gray will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Saffedine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saffedine somewhat.
Gray tries to clinch up but Saffedine circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saffedine misses with a head kick.
Gray shoots for a takedown but Saffedine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saffedine shoots for a double leg takedown but Gray sprawls well. He's pushed Saffedine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saffedine scores with a nice right hand.
Gray slips a jab and a cross from Saffedine.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gray throws a poor cross that misses

and Saffedine counters by clinching up.

Gray has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Saffedine clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gray trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Saffedine wants to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saffedine is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here.
Gray doesn't have the hooks in and Saffedine manages to turn into his guard.
Saffedine won't allow Gray to sweep him here.
Saffedine throws an elbow that misses. Gray uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saffedine's guard. Nice move by Gray!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Saffedine is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gray presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Saffedine taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Saffedine gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saffedine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gray gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armos Saffedine. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Saffedine has picked Gray up - he's going for a ride! Saffedine dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Saffedine wants to stand up but Gray has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Gray wants to improve his position but Saffedine is controlling well.
Gray trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gray looking for submissions off his back.

Gray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saffedine wants to control but Gray is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Saffedine is working for a kimura but Gray is defending it quite comfortably.
Saffedine tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gray controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armos Saffedine dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gray tries to clinch
and Saffedine counters with a one-two to the body.
Saffedine keeps the fight on the outside.
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saffedine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saffedine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Gray gets a takedown into half guard.
Gray is trying to control. Saffedine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saffedine is trying to maintain the position but Gray is very close to passing his half guard.
Gray controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saffedine wants to get back to his feet.
Gray is keen to just control but Saffedine is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ben Gray.
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saffedine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gray avoids the head kick by Saffedine.
Gray shoots for a double leg takedown but Saffedine sprawls well. He's pushed Gray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray fails to land the takedown.
Gray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Armos Saffedine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Gray.
Saffedine swats away the attempt to clinch by Gray.

Saffedine pushes Gray up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gray's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gray stalling in the clinch but Saffedine improves position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saffedine blocks it with crossed arms.

Saffedine has clasped his hands together around Gray's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gray is trying to get back to half guard.
Gray keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Gray's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Saffedine stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gray wants to clinch but Saffedine slips to the side
and Saffedine counters with a good low kick that Gray was not able to check.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray shoots and misses
enabling Saffedine to counter with a crisp jab.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt
and Saffedine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray ducks under a wild hook from Saffedine.

Saffedine feints and as Gray raises his hands in defense, Saffedine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into 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!
Saffedine tries to free his leg and advance position but Gray is retaining full guard.
Saffedine wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saffedine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gray is keeping the position for now.
Gray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Armos Saffedine.
Well Saffedine 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armos Saffedine!
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