PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimo Ovaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Gravity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ovaska comes to the cage accompanied by Big Balls by AC/DC. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Ovaska
vs
Gravity

195 cm
30
217 lbs
28 - 14 - 0

187 cm
29
212 lbs
18 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Tokyo United Fightwear

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 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimo Ovaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Gary Gravity!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovaska bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gravity throws a chopping leg kick but Ovaska manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ovaska is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ovaska misses with a right hand
and Gravity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ovaska has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Contenders in the buildup to the fight.
Gravity misses the jab.
Gravity scores with a leg kick.
Ovaska throws a hook to the side of Gravity's head but Gravity sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gravity 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.
Gravity cracks Ovaska with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gravity ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gravity misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ovaska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gravity looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gravity wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ovaska scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gravity doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravity throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ovaska swings widly with a right hand
and Gravity makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gravity turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ovaska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gravity swings for the body but Ovaska moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaska looks to land a left hand but Gravity moved out of range nicely.
Gravity blocks a jab.
Ovaska misses with an uppercut. Gravity saw that one coming.
Gravity feints a counter leg kick.
Gravity dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gravity throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A cross from Ovaska lands.
Ovaska is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gravity thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ovaska if he has to take too many more of those.
Gravity thows a body kick. Ovaska tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ovaska is breathing heavily.
Gravity lands a nice looking body shot.
Ovaska takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gravity scores with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Ovaska as Gravity shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ovaska throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ovaska swings for the body but Gravity moves out of range.
Ovaska ducks right into an uppercut from Gravity.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gravity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Gravity, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gravity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ovaska.
Ovaska lands with a shot to the body.
Gravity cracks the inside of Ovaska's front leg.
Gravity is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ovaska rather than just go for the knockout.
Ovaska throws the left hand but Gravity avoids the punch easily.
Jab from Gravity.
Gravity lands a nice looking body shot.
Ovaska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gravity looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gravity.
Ovaska throws a lazy uppercut
and Gravity counters with a nice uppercut.
Gravity shoots in but no luck this time.
Ovaska swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kimo Ovaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Gravity.
Ovaska misses with a wild body shot.
Gravity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ovaska scores with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravity gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ovaska has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gravity finds it's way round the side to connect with Ovaska's head.
Kimo Ovaska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gravity tries to land a front kick but Ovaska steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ovaska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gravity checks a low kick from Ovaska.
Gravity has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gravity lands a head shot.
Gravity misses with a head kick.
Gravity misses with a body kick.
Gravity misses the body punch
and Ovaska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gravity 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 Ovaska has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ovaska and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big left from Gravity misses.
Ovaska throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ovaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ovaska tests Gravity's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ovaska.
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!
Ovaska throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ovaska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gravity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ovaska.
Gravity catches Ovaska with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gravity misses with a lunging right hand
and Ovaska counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ovaska's corner calls for a 1-2. Ovaska obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ovaska takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gravity lands a glancing blow to the side of Ovaska's head.
Gravity moves out of range as Ovaska strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Gravity checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gravity moves out of range as Ovaska strikes.
Gravity appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gravity, right into the meat.
Gravity slips under a jab.
Ovaska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gravity scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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 feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ovaska's calf.
Ovaska misses with a looping left.
Ovaska throws a sloppy head kick and Gravity moves out of range easily.
Gravity doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ovaska takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Ovaska tries to sprawl but Gravity drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gravity seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ovaska does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gravity sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ovaska defending well though.
Gravity takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ovaska blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gravity.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravity slows the pace down in half guard.
Ovaska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gravity has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravity sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ovaska defending well though.
Gravity throwing shots but Ovaska is blocking nicely.
Gravity sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gravity throws a leg kick but Ovaska checks it.
Ovaska is looking to counter punch.
Ovaska throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ovaska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ovaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravity moves away.
Ovaska is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ovaska misses with a left hand
and Gravity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ovaska stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ovaska wants it to stay on the feet.
Gravity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ovaska.
Ovaska is looking to counter punch.
Ovaska misses with a looping right.
Gravity swings for the body but Ovaska moves out of range.
Ovaska attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ovaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravity moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gary Gravity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ovaska throws a looping overhand right but Gravity ducks down to avoid it.
Gravity lands with a cross.
Ovaska scores with a jab to the head.
Ovaska on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Ovaska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gravity buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ovaska swings for the body but Gravity moves out of range.
Gravity takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ovaska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gravity manages to avoid it.
A big left from Gravity misses.
Gravity stuns Ovaska with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gravity throws a low kick, looking for Ovaska's leg but Ovaska calmly moves out of range.
Gravity connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravity throws a good cross that connects.
Gravity closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ovaska works Gravity's body with a nice hook.
Ovaska 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.
Gravity tries to move into range but Ovaska moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ovaska scores with a nice right hand.
Gravity takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ovaska lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ovaska looks to throw the jab but Gravity is out of range.
Gravity bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Gravity looking to score a takedown here. Ovaska is defending well but Gravity drives through and ends up in Ovaska's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gravity postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gravity controlling from the top position.
Gravity throwing strikes from guard but Ovaska blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravity postures up in Ovaska's guard and throws a big left but Ovaska blocks it.
Gravity looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ovaska is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gravity loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gary Gravity will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A decent looking cross lands there for Gravity.
Ovaska throws a leg kick which misses Gravity's front leg but catches the back leg as Gravity tries to avoid it.
Gravity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gravity misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gravity lands with a nice body punch.
Ovaska lands with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ovaska. That's going to slow Gravity down.
Gravity digs a good body shot into Ovaska's ribs.
Gravity lands a really nice looking cross but Ovaska seems unphased.
Gravity tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ovaska swivels and escapes.
Ovaska misses with a right hand
and Gravity counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Gravity looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gravity 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaska wants to sweep but no luck.
Gravity lands a couple of elbows.
Gravity trying to control the position from guard on top but Ovaska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gravity stands up over Ovaska, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kimo Ovaska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gravity wants to control from the top but Ovaska keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A combination from Gravity does no damage.
Ovaska on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gravity ducks under a wild hook from Ovaska.
Ovaska throws a right hand that misses
and Gravity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gravity fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ovaska misses with a head kick.
Gravity thumps Ovaska with a low kick.
Ovaska takes a swing at Gravity's ribcage but misses.
Ovaska scores with the left hand. Gravity knows he should have avoided that one.
Gravity throws out a powerful jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gravity - that will leave a mark!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska throws a hook but Gravity avoids it easily.
Ovaska throws the left hand but Gravity avoids the punch easily.
Gravity lands a leg kick that knocks Ovaska off balance momentarily.
Gravity throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ovaska is looking to land body kicks.
Gravity connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gravity throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gravity throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ovaska counters with a thumping low kick.
Ovaska throws a leg kick but Gravity sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Ovaska gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gravity to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gravity stays in close to Ovaska's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska wants to stand and escape but Gravity is having none of it.
Gravity content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gravity passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravity throws an elbow but Ovaska slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gravity wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ovaska keeps working.
Ovaska is letting Gravity control him for a moment.
Gravity wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ovaska keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Gravity comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gravity has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Gravity!
Gary Gravity decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.