PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Grazie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grazie has chosen Randy Edelman, Trevor Jones - Promontory as his entrance music. Max Power had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Power
vs
Grazie

187 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
19
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fabio Grazie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Grazie scores a takedown into full mount!
Power has given up his back. Will we see Grazie going for some submissions?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grazie not allowing Power to control his hands.
Good control from Grazie.
Power looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power tries to roll but Grazie sticks to his back.

Power defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grazie's arms.
Grazie doesn't have the hooks in and Power manages to turn into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Power is working hard here to advance position.
Power stopping the sweep attempt from Grazie.
Power trying to control but Grazie is working from the bottom.

Power drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grazie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Power has Grazie in his guard.
Grazie sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Power working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grazie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grazie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Power not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Power can't keep his opponent in guard - Grazie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grazie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Grazie has control of Power's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Power regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Grazie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Power has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Grazie looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power is looking to get to half guard.
Power wants to hold on but Grazie pushes him away.
Power is working to get back to half guard.

Grazie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Power wants to hold on but Grazie pushes him away.

Grazie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Power manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Grazie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Power knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Power is looking to reverse the position.
Grazie is looking to take a break and control but Power is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grazie working away.
Power tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabio Grazie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grazie moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.

Grazie tries to keep at a distance but Power has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grazie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Power pulls his leg out and moves away.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch but Grazie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grazie ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Max Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grazie tries a head kick but it misses.
Power misses with a takedown

and Grazie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grazie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grazie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Power swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grazie is breathing heavily.
Grazie pushes down on Power's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Power has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grazie is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grazie wants to take a breather but Power is having none of it.
Grazie works his way into full mount!

Grazie has control of Power's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Power regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Power wants to hold on but Grazie pushes him away.

Grazie looking for a guillotine from mount but Power is having none of it.
Power is looking to improve his position but Grazie isn't that keen on the idea.

Grazie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Power is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power tries to hold on but Grazie postures up.
Power working to try and regain half guard.

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.
Grazie is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Power is in real trouble.
Power is trying to break free.
Power is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Grazie.

Grazie has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Power is defending well but eventually Grazie manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Power has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fabio Grazie!