PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Graham (ranked 4781 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fightah Numbah Two (ranked 4514 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Graham has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Graham
vs
Numbah Two

201 cm
19
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fightah Numbah Two!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Numbah Two drives through with a takedown into guard.
Graham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Numbah Two on the ground.
Numbah Two tries to free his leg and advance position but Graham is retaining full guard.
Numbah Two is looking to advance position but Graham has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Numbah Two can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Numbah Two 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.
Graham working Numbah Two over with strikes.
Numbah Two is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Graham in particular looking to stall.
Graham lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Numbah Two is staying active underneath Graham, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Numbah Two looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Graham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Numbah Two looking for submissions off his back.

Graham is working for a kimura but Numbah Two is defending it quite comfortably.
Graham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Graham is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Numbah Two defends it well.
Numbah Two is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graham scores with a couple of nice shots.
Graham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are battling for position here. Numbah Two manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Graham wanted to stand there but Numbah Two had control of the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Numbah Two looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Numbah Two working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Numbah Two looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham trying to stand up but can't free himself from Numbah Two's guard.

Numbah Two is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Graham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Numbah Two is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graham is aware though and is defending well.
Graham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Graham cracks Numbah Two with a solid left hand.
Numbah Two lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Graham has his foot on Numbah Two's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Numbah Two works his way back into a safe position though.

Graham looking for subs off his back but Numbah Two has passed one foot through into half guard.
Numbah Two is thwarting Graham's attempts to control the position.
My spies in Cozad MMA London inform me that Numbah Two has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numbah Two trying to mount his opponent but Graham defends it.

Numbah Two wants to work for an arm triangle but Graham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Graham wants to get back to full guard.

Numbah Two seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Graham is defending against the submission attempts here by Numbah Two.

Numbah Two looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fightah Numbah Two will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Graham tests Numbah Two's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Numbah Two closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Graham quickly recovers to half guard.

Graham is defending against the submission attempts here by Numbah Two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Numbah Two is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Graham has managed to free his arm - good work.

Numbah Two is trying to work for a kimura but Graham is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Numbah Two is working for a submission of some sort.
Numbah Two is breathing heavily.
Graham tries to roll over but Numbah Two keeps him under control.
Graham won't allow Numbah Two to pass to mount.

Numbah Two is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Graham is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fightah Numbah Two!