PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Mutou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Gravity (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.

Mutou
vs
Gravity

188 cm
35
213 lbs
21 - 10 - 2

187 cm
29
212 lbs
17 - 4 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Mohito Fightwear
Spartan Nutrition

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 21 - 10 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiji Mutou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Gary Gravity!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Mutou blocks the low kick.
Gravity stuffs the takedown.
Mutou doesn't manage to clinch there - Gravity circles away.
Mutou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gravity throws the left hand but Mutou avoids the punch easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mutou or perhaps it was just good defense by Gravity, which made it look bad.
Gravity swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Gravity releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gravity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutou was well out of range. Poor timing from Gravity.
Mutou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mutou tries to counter with a takedown but Gravity is quick to defend against it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravity tries a low kick but Mutou avoids it.

Mutou shoots in and bounces Gravity off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mutou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gravity has his hands on Mutou's head, controlling the position.
Mutou chips away with some ground and pound.
Mutou trying to control but Gravity is working from the bottom.
Gravity has control of Mutou's left arm, preventing Mutou from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutou throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gravity pulls Mutou in to control the position.
Mutou controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gravity pulls Mutou in close to his closed guard and prevents Mutou from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gravity utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mutou is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gravity pulls Mutou in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravity working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mutou.
Gravity is trying to control the position but Mutou postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mutou trying to control but Gravity is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mutou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gravity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gravity, right into the meat.
Mutou wants to clinch up but Gravity keeps it at a distance.
Gravity scores with the left hand. Mutou knows he should have avoided that one.
Gravity with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mutou moves in looking to clinch but Gravity pushes him off.
Gravity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mutou appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutou on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Mutou clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Gravity scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gravity.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutou blocks a body shot from Gravity.
Mutou is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mutou has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gravity after a bit of a struggle.
Gravity prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gravity misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gravity gets underhooks to prevent Mutou's takedown attempt.
Mutou wants to take the fight to the mat but Gravity manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gravity swings wildly with an uppercut but Mutou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gravity lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mutou backwards.
Gravity struggles to land a body shot inside as Mutou controls his hands.
Gravity lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gravity misses with a wild body shot.
Mutou changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gravity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutou was well out of range. Poor timing from Gravity.
Mutou is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gravity.
Mutou tries to clinch up but Gravity circles away and keeps his distance.
Gravity lands a right hook to the body.
Gravity circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gravity! But no joy.
Gravity throws a front kick aimed at Mutou's knee but Mutou avoids it well.
Mutou changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravity scores with a jab to the body.
Gravity misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Gravity - just one landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravity changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mutou tries to clinch up.
Gary Gravity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Gravity gets caught flat footed, as Mutou shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gravity pulls Mutou in close to prevent any damage.
Gravity is trying to keep Mutou in close.
Mutou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mutou postures up.
Gravity is pulling down on Mutou's head. It's preventing any offense from Mutou, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravity wants to control the position but Mutou says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gravity trying to control but Mutou postures up.
Gravity wants to get back to full guard.
Gravity avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mutou.
Mutou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mutou looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gravity with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gravity controlling the position well.
Gravity is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravity is controlling Mutou's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gravity is trying to maintain the position but Mutou is very close to passing his half guard.
Gravity avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mutou.
Mutou is thwarting Gravity's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Mutou there.
Mutou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gravity tries to roll over but Mutou keeps him under control.
Gravity trying to hold on to Mutou's head to control him but Mutou postures up.
Gravity has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gravity blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mutou.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutou is nestled in close to Gravity, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gravity is refusing to be controlled, as Mutou sits in half guard.
Mutou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Mutou.
Mutou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gravity preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mutou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mutou is thwarting Gravity's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gravity is staying active underneath Mutou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gravity is trying to control but can't.
Gravity keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Keiji Mutou will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gravity swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mutou appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gravity throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mutou checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Mutou clinches.
Mutou has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gravity after a bit of a struggle.

Mutou gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mutou throws a big right hand that misses.
Gravity avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravity pulls Mutou in to control the position.
Mutou controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mutou scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravity pulls Mutou in close to prevent any damage.
Mutou postures up in Gravity's guard and throws a big left but Gravity blocks it.
Gravity is pulling down on Mutou's head to control his posture.
Mutou tries to free his leg and advance position but Gravity is retaining full guard.
Gravity is trying to control the position but Mutou postures up.
Gravity is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mutou landing with the ground and pound.
Mutou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mutou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gravity working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mutou.
Mutou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mutou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gravity trying to keep a closed guard but Mutou is proving a slippery customer.
Gravity has his hands on Mutou's head, controlling the position.
Mutou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gravity has control of Mutou's left arm, preventing Mutou from doing any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mutou checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mutou attempts a counter takedown but Gravity avoids it well and moves away.
Mutou tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou misses with a takedown
and Gravity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gravity misses with a looping right.
Mutou changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gary Gravity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gravity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gravity feints and then cracks Mutou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mutou down.
Mutou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gravity connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Gravity.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gravity sprawls well. Gravity wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mutou gets slowly back to his feet.
Gravity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mutou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A slow jab from Gravity misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gary Gravity.
I think Gravity has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Gravity!
A victorious Gary Gravity thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.