PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Grason (ranked 8678 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Herman (ranked 5916 p4p, 0 weight class). Cedric Herman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jason Grason's chin.

Grason
vs
Herman

165 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Grason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cedric Herman!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Herman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grason quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Grason looks for a takedown but Herman sprawls well.
Herman misses with a straight left.
Grason attempts a counter takedown but Herman avoids it well and moves away.
Grason shoots in looking for a takedown. Herman tries to sprawl out of it but Grason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grason shoots in but Herman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Grason. 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.

Grason closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Herman did well to prevent Grason getting side control.
Grason missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Herman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grason not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Herman is trying to get back to full guard.
Grason throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Grason is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Herman defends it well.
Herman has his hands clasped together around Grason's back. He's all about the action.

Grason is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Herman sees it coming and defends easily.

Grason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grason could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grason not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grason thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Herman's head.

Grason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Grason is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Grason seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grason throws a strike but Herman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grason throws a big right hand that misses.
Grason has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Grason drops back looking for a leg! Herman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Herman manages to kick Grason off! Grason jumps back into Herman's guard.
Grason throwing strikes from guard but Herman blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grason's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grason is in close to Herman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Herman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Herman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grason is fighting to break Herman's control of his arms but Herman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Herman is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Herman throws the left hand but Grason avoids the punch easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grason.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grason moves out of range of the strikes.
Grason defending well as Herman loads up on a big left hand.
Grason appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jason Grason will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Herman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Herman.
Herman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A shot to the body from Herman misses
and Grason counters with a straight right hand.
Herman misses with a wild body shot.
Herman throws a lazy head kick

and Grason counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Grason is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Herman defends it well.
Grason working the head and body with strikes.

Grason is looking for a kimura but Herman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grason to get the leverage.
Jason Grason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grason seems to be looking for submissions.

Grason is looking for a kimura but Herman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grason to get the leverage.
Grason not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grason looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grason thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Herman's head.

Grason is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Grason is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Herman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Grason is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grason is working for a submission of some sort.
Grason throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grason is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grason missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Herman is defending against the submission attempts here by Grason.
Grason thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Herman trying to control from the bottom.
Herman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Herman misses.
Grason tries to counter with a takedown but Herman is quick to defend against it.
Grason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Herman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Herman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Grason counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Grason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grason throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Grason stands up and beckons Herman to join him on the feet.
Herman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grason will feel that in the morning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herman connects with a solid leg kick.
Grason shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Herman defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Grason dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Herman misses with an uppercut.
Herman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grason. That did some damage!
Herman misses with an uppercut. Grason saw that one coming.
Grason is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Herman.
Cedric Herman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herman misses with a lunging right hand

and Grason counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Grason lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grason drops an elbow to the side of Herman's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grason.

Herman is defending against the submission attempts here by Grason.
Grason sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Herman defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman tries to get to full guard but Grason has control of the leg.

Grason is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Herman sees it coming and defends easily.

Grason is trying to work for a kimura but Herman is defending well.

Grason is looking for a kimura but Herman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grason to get the leverage.
Cedric Herman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grason throwing shots but Herman is blocking nicely.

Grason is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Herman is just riding it out for now. Grason eventually gives up the hold.

Grason is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Herman manages to get to full guard.
Herman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grason is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Herman can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Grason drops back looking for a leg! Herman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Herman manages to kick Grason off! Grason jumps back into Herman's guard.

Grason drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Herman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grason has Herman in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Grason has his foot on Herman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Herman works his way back into a safe position though.
Grason tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Grason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Herman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grason might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grason is trying to keep Herman in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Grason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grason, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Grason!