PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunmetal Grey Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaka Pheu Pheu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Grey Ii
vs
Pheu Pheu

188 cm
36
195 lbs
29 - 8 - 1

184 cm
36
207 lbs
26 - 15 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

MayheM sportswear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gunmetal Grey Ii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaka Pheu Pheu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pheu Pheu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Good leg kick by Pheu Pheu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grey Ii takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pheu Pheu shoots in looking for a takedown but Grey Ii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pheu Pheu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pheu Pheu's corner calls for a 1-2. Pheu Pheu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pheu Pheu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Grey Ii misses with a looping right.
Grey Ii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pheu Pheu.

Pheu Pheu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grey Ii's half guard.
Grey Ii is in trouble now - Pheu Pheu has advanced to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grey Ii sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pheu Pheu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grey Ii wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu is nestled in close to Grey Ii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pheu Pheu is looking to take a break and control but Grey Ii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grey Ii is pressing down on Pheu Pheu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grey Ii lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Pheu Pheu has his foot on Grey Ii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grey Ii works his way back into a safe position though.
Grey Ii has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Grey Ii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grey Ii wants to control from the top but Pheu Pheu keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pheu Pheu is looking to stand up but Grey Ii isn't so interested in that idea.
Grey Ii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grey Ii is looking to stand up but Pheu Pheu won't let him.
Grey Ii seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grey Ii is looking to stand up but Pheu Pheu won't let him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii won't allow Pheu Pheu to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pheu Pheu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaka Pheu Pheu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grey Ii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Grey Ii has closed the distance and engaged Pheu Pheu in a clinch.
Grey Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grey Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Kaka Pheu Pheu has been cut.
Pheu Pheu misses with the head strike.
Grey Ii is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pheu Pheu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grey Ii tries to work over Pheu Pheu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Grey Ii.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pheu Pheu prevents a body shot from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Pheu Pheu controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Grey Ii.
Grey Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Pheu Pheu controls his hands.
Grey Ii blocks the elbow strike.
Grey Ii tries to work over Pheu Pheu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pheu Pheu prevents a body shot from Grey Ii.
Pheu Pheu presses Grey Ii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pheu Pheu blocks an uppercut.
Grey Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Pheu Pheu controls the action.
Grey Ii lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grey Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grey Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Pheu Pheu blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunmetal Grey Ii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A big right from Grey Ii misses.
Pheu Pheu tries to close the distance and clinch but Grey Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pheu Pheu tries to land a front kick but Grey Ii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pheu Pheu throws a head kick that misses.
Grey Ii staying out of range there.
Pheu Pheu misses with a head kick.
Grey Ii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pheu Pheu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grey Ii checks it well.
Grey Ii tries to clinch there but Pheu Pheu circles away.
Pheu Pheu misses the shot to the body.
Grey Ii avoids the head kick by Pheu Pheu.
Grey Ii is looking to counter the offense by Pheu Pheu and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pheu Pheu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pheu Pheu misses with a leg kick
and Grey Ii counters with a low kick, right behind Pheu Pheu 's knee.
Grey Ii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pheu Pheu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grey Ii scrambles back to his feet.
Grey Ii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pheu Pheu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grey Ii swivels and escapes.
Pheu Pheu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pheu Pheu punishes Grey Ii's body with a nice straight punch.
Grey Ii throws a head kick but Pheu Pheu moves out of range.
Grey Ii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pheu Pheu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pheu Pheu misses with a low kick as Grey Ii jumps back.
Pheu Pheu tries a head kick but it misses.
Grey Ii connects with a right hand. Pheu Pheu shakes it off.
Pheu Pheu defending well as Grey Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Pheu Pheu looks for the body kick but Grey Ii saw that one coming.
Grey Ii misses the shot to the body.
Pheu Pheu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Grey Ii clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu pushes Grey Ii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pheu Pheu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grey Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grey Ii stalling in the clinch.
Grey Ii is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Grey Ii gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A shot in the inside from Grey Ii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey Ii misses with the head strike.
Grey Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grey Ii misses with the head strike.
Pheu Pheu throws a head punch that misses.
Grey Ii blocking some punches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Grey Ii here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grey Ii.
Gunmetal Grey Ii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pheu Pheu working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grey Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grey Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Pheu Pheu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pheu Pheu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grey Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Pheu Pheu controls his hands.
Grey Ii's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Grey Ii blocks an uppercut.
Grey Ii is struggling to control the position.
Grey Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pheu Pheu letting Grey Ii take a breather here.
Pheu Pheu swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu blocking some punches.
Pheu Pheu cracks Grey Ii with a nice body shot.
Grey Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grey Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pheu Pheu can do to turn this around?
Pheu Pheu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grey Ii misses with some punches.
Pheu Pheu misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pheu Pheu.
Grey Ii presses Pheu Pheu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pheu Pheu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grey Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Pheu Pheu controls the action.
Grey Ii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pheu Pheu.
Nice body punch from Grey Ii - that landed with a thud.
Grey Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pheu Pheu's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunmetal Grey Ii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A good leg kick by Pheu Pheu.
Nice uppercut there from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grey Ii.
Grey Ii walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu swings for the body but Grey Ii moves out of range.
Kaka Pheu Pheu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pheu Pheu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grey Ii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pheu Pheu checks it well.
Grey Ii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pheu Pheu. Pheu Pheu obviously looking to wear him down.
Pheu Pheu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grey Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pheu Pheu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pheu Pheu throws a head kick but Grey Ii moves out of range.
Grey Ii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pheu Pheu lands a nice hook to Grey Ii's body. Grey Ii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pheu Pheu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grey Ii is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu throws a sloppy head kick and Grey Ii moves out of range easily.
As Pheu Pheu tries to get set, Grey Ii tries to push him back and clinch up but Pheu Pheu manages to avoid the attempt.
Grey Ii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grey Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Pheu Pheu is just out of range.

Pheu Pheu rushes Grey Ii and presses him up against the cage.
Pheu Pheu lands a shoulder strike.
Pheu Pheu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pheu Pheu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grey Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grey Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pheu Pheu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pheu Pheu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grey Ii lands with a left to the head.
Pheu Pheu tries to work over Grey Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grey Ii.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Grey Ii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pheu Pheu misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Pheu Pheu fails to land.
Grey Ii is stalling here.
Grey Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grey Ii lands with a right to the head.
Grey Ii working aggressively here.
Grey Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Pheu Pheu.
Grey Ii will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pheu Pheu up against the cage.
Grey Ii lands a nice uppercut.

That has opened up Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu blocks an uppercut.
Grey Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grey Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Pheu Pheu.
Grey Ii blocking some punches.
A short right from Grey Ii on the inside.
Pheu Pheu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grey Ii backwards.
Grey Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Pheu Pheu controls the action.
Pheu Pheu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pheu Pheu throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pheu Pheu.
Grey Ii misses with some punches.
Grey Ii misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Pheu Pheu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii blocks a body shot from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grey Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pheu Pheu's elbow.
Grey Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Pheu Pheu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pheu Pheu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grey Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu prevents a body shot from Grey Ii.
Pheu Pheu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pheu Pheu swings wildly with an uppercut but Grey Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grey Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grey Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pheu Pheu blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kaka Pheu Pheu just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pheu Pheu tried to score with a low kick but Grey Ii checks it.
Grey Ii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Pheu Pheu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grey Ii moves in looking to clinch but Pheu Pheu pushes him off.
Pheu Pheu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grey Ii checks it well.
Grey Ii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pheu Pheu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grey Ii. That's going to slow Pheu Pheu down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey Ii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grey Ii misses with a body kick.
Pheu Pheu drops his hands momentarily and Grey Ii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pheu Pheu throws out a leg kick but Grey Ii moves out of range and Pheu Pheu only half commits.
Pheu Pheu feints and then cracks Grey Ii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grey Ii down.
Pheu Pheu blocks a leg kick.
Pheu Pheu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grey Ii if he has to take too many more of those.
Pheu Pheu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grey Ii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grey Ii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pheu Pheu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grey Ii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu looks to land a right hand but Grey Ii moved out of range.
Pheu Pheu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pheu Pheu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Grey Ii counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grey Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grey Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pheu Pheu misses with a body punch.
Grey Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grey Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Pheu Pheu controls his hands.
Grey Ii misses with the head strike.
Grey Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Pheu Pheu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grey Ii pushes Pheu Pheu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grey Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pheu Pheu's elbow.
Grey Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii misses with some punches.
Grey Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grey Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Pheu Pheu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pheu Pheu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grey Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pheu Pheu blocks an uppercut.
Pheu Pheu is working Grey Ii over against the cage.
Pheu Pheu cracks Grey Ii with a nice body shot.
Grey Ii lands a nice uppercut.
Pheu Pheu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pheu Pheu scores with a shot to the side of Grey Ii's head.
Grey Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pheu Pheu's elbow.
Grey Ii tries to stall but Pheu Pheu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pheu Pheu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grey Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Pheu Pheu controls the action.
Grey Ii blocks a body shot from Pheu Pheu.
Grey Ii prevents a body shot from Pheu Pheu.
Grey Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Pheu Pheu controls his hands.
Pheu Pheu misses with the head strike.
Grey Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pheu Pheu blocking some punches.
Grey Ii misses with some punches.
Grey Ii digs a right hand into Pheu Pheu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pheu Pheu's gas tank.
Grey Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grey Ii working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunmetal Grey Ii had his way with Kaka Pheu Pheu in that round.
The cut man is working on Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Grey Ii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pheu Pheu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grey Ii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grey Ii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pheu Pheu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pheu Pheu wants to land a leg kick but Grey Ii is out of range.
Good shot there by Grey Ii.
Grey Ii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grey Ii lands a head shot.
Pheu Pheu looks to land a body kick but Grey Ii moved away.
Grey Ii cracks Pheu Pheu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pheu Pheu thumps Grey Ii with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pheu Pheu. That's going to slow Grey Ii down.
Pheu Pheu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grey Ii. Grey Ii obviously looking to wear him down.
Grey Ii throws a leg kick
and Pheu Pheu counters with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grey Ii.
A low kick from Pheu Pheu is predictable there

and Grey Ii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grey Ii.
Pheu Pheu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grey Ii trying to control the position but instead, Pheu Pheu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grey Ii into the cage.
A short uppercut from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Grey Ii to work.
Grey Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grey Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaka Pheu Pheu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu blocks an uppercut.
Grey Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grey Ii.
Pheu Pheu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grey Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Pheu Pheu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pheu Pheu misses with the head strike.
Pheu Pheu blocking some punches.
Grey Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grey Ii blocking some punches.
Pheu Pheu blocks a body shot from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grey Ii lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grey Ii.
Gunmetal Grey Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pheu Pheu misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Pheu Pheu fails to land.
Pheu Pheu misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grey Ii.
Pheu Pheu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Grey Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pheu Pheu struggles to land a body shot inside as Grey Ii controls his hands.
Grey Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grey Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grey Ii.
Pheu Pheu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grey Ii's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunmetal Grey Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grey Ii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:46
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:46
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunmetal Grey Ii!
Gunmetal Grey Ii retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Gunmetal Grey Ii gave a big smile as he said 'Foi um prazer te derrotar SALIM , seu fraco.'.