PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Husejn Gradascevic (ranked 4123 p4p, 415 weight class) and Carl The Money Shot (ranked 4437 p4p, 430 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Gradascevic
vs
The Money Shot

188 cm
25
197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
26
187 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Husejn Gradascevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl The Money Shot!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gradascevic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Money Shot counters with a good, hard body kick but Gradascevic shrugs it off.

Gradascevic gets a takedown into half guard.
Gradascevic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gradascevic is controlling the pace.
Gradascevic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Money Shot defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The Money Shot manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The Money Shot slaps away a takedown attempt from Gradascevic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Money Shot misses with a head kick.
Gradascevic attempts a counter takedown but The Money Shot avoids it well and moves away.

Gradascevic has The Money Shot up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gradascevic is trying to drag The Money Shot to the mat but The Money Shot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Husejn Gradascevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from The Money Shot on the inside.
The Money Shot can't break the clinch.
The Money Shot gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gradascevic.

The Money Shot breaks the clinch.
Husejn Gradascevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gradascevic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into The Money Shot's guard.
Gradascevic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gradascevic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gradascevic gets to his feet. The Money Shot looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Money Shot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gradascevic.
The Money Shot throws a fast counter high kick but Gradascevic manages to duck under it in time.
The Money Shot throws a head kick that half lands.

Gradascevic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gradascevic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gradascevic forces his way into half guard.
Gradascevic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gradascevic trying to mount his opponent but The Money Shot defends it.
The Money Shot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gradascevic.
The Money Shot is looking for a sweep. Gradascevic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Money Shot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gradascevic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gradascevic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gradascevic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Money Shot tries to roll over but Gradascevic keeps him under control.
Gradascevic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gradascevic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The Money Shot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gradascevic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gradascevic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gradascevic works his foot free and advances to mount.
The Money Shot in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gradascevic cracks The Money Shot with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gradascevic pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gradascevic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. The Money Shot can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gradascevic fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Gradascevic moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, The Money Shot has worked his arm free - good work by The Money Shot!
Gradascevic cracks The Money Shot with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sloppy strikes there by Gradascevic.

Gradascevic has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gradascevic fails with the takedown
and The Money Shot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gradascevic tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Money Shot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gradascevic somewhat.
Despite the aggression on The Money Shot's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Money Shot throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gradascevic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling The Money Shot to counter with a crisp jab.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gradascevic.
The Money Shot defending against the ground and pound.
Gradascevic taking a breather here.
Gradascevic working the strikes but The Money Shot uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The Money Shot is staying active underneath Gradascevic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gradascevic 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.
Gradascevic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gradascevic trying to control from The Money Shot's half guard. The Money Shot has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Gradascevic stands and steps away. The Money Shot gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gradascevic with a poor takedown
and The Money Shot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gradascevic throws a left and a right that both miss
letting The Money Shot counter with a right hand.
The Money Shot throws a nice head kick!
Gradascevic throws a nice looking combination but The Money Shot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gradascevic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Husejn Gradascevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gradascevic has his takedown stuffed
and The Money Shot counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Money Shot scores with a hook to the body. Gradascevic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from The Money Shot finds it's way through Gradascevic's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Money Shot lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gradascevic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Money Shot counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Money Shot lands a head kick. Gradascevic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Gradascevic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gradascevic showed some decent athleticism there.

The Money Shot makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gradascevic fails with the takedown
and The Money Shot counters with a stiff right hand.
The Money Shot tests Gradascevic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Money Shot lands a head kick. Gradascevic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from The Money Shot lands but Gradascevic takes it in his stride.
The Money Shot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gradascevic has time to react.
Gradascevic has his takedown stuffed
and Gradascevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gradascevic tries for a takedown but The Money Shot circles away easily
and The Money Shot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Money Shot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gradascevic.
The Money Shot is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The Money Shot connects with a crisp jab.
The Money Shot jabs Gradascevic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Money Shot scores with a shot to the body.
Gradascevic tries for a takedown but The Money Shot circles away easily
and The Money Shot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Money Shot bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gradascevic's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gradascevic misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Money Shot unleashes a big counter combination but Gradascevic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The Money Shot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gradascevic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Gradascevic is rocked!
Gradascevic throws a wild hook but The Money Shot just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Gradascevic gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - The Money Shot raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl The Money Shot!
Carl The Money Shot gave a mention to Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).