PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Solis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffry Grahame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Solis
vs
Grahame

212 cm
24
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

169 cm
25
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Solis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeffry Grahame!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Solis tries to keep at a distance but Grahame has taken the fight into the clinch.
Solis keeps control of Grahame as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Solis tries to throw a body punch but Grahame avoids it by throwing Solis back against the cage.
Solis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grahame is defending well for now.

Grahame is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Solis can't fight it off and eventually Grahame manages to take the fight to the floor. Solis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grahame trying to control the position from guard on top but Solis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solis wants to sweep but no luck.
Grahame wants to control from the top but Solis keeps moving.
Solis is trying to control the position but Grahame postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grahame trying to control the position from guard on top but Solis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solis looking to control.
Solis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Solis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grahame's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grahame is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grahame is trying to keep Solis in close.

Grahame throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Solis stands up and waves to Grahame to follow him.
Solis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Solis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grahame is fending him off so far but Solis persists. Nope, Grahame circles away and we're back to standing.
Grahame throws a counter combo.
Solis slips a jab from Grahame.
Grahame scores with a jab.

It looks like Patrick Solis has been cut.
Grahame wants to land a leg kick but Solis is out of range.
Grahame misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Solis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grahame missing with a left hand there. Solis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Grahame looking to score a takedown here. Solis is defending well but Grahame drives through and ends up in Solis's guard.
Solis keeping moving, preventing Grahame from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solis is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grahame bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solis's guard.

Solis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grahame's guard.

Solis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Solis is looking to work some ground and pound but Grahame has wrist control.
Solis being controlled here momentarily.
Grahame has momentary wrist control but Solis slips an elbow through the middle.
Solis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Grahame has a closed guard, preventing Solis from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grahame is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Solis is controlling him.

Solis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Grahame takes the fight into the clinch.

Grahame decides to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Solis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Grahame closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffry Grahame dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Solis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Solis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grahame cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Grahame misses.
Solis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Solis darts in trying to clinch
and Grahame counters with a crisp right that sends Solis to the canvas! Grahame follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffry Grahame!