PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demi Achilles (ranked 1956 p4p, 2958 weight class) and Tua Graves (ranked 240 p4p, 348 weight class). Tua Graves has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Achilles
vs
Graves

175 cm
27
155
6 - 2 - 0

179 cm
25
155
5 - 5 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demi Achilles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tua Graves!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Hemmingworth and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Achilles throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Graves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Achilles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Graves fails with the takedown.
Graves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Achilles.
Graves has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Graves shoots in but Achilles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Demi Achilles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tua Graves.
Graves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Achilles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Achilles.
Achilles lands a nice hook to Graves's body. Graves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Achilles gets caught napping as Graves dives in and scores a takedown. Achilles manages to retain guard.

Achilles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!

Achilles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Achilles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Graves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graves won't allow Achilles to sweep him here.
Graves works a leg free and moves into half guard.

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

Graves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Achilles is just riding it out for now. Graves eventually gives up the hold.
Graves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Achilles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Achilles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Achilles actively working from the bottom here.

Graves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Graves seems to be looking for submissions.
Graves working Achilles over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Achilles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Graves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Achilles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Graves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Graves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Achilles is keeping the position.

Achilles working for a triangle but Graves defends it easily.
Achilles wants to sweep but no luck.
Graves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Graves lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Graves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves looking to pass the guard.

Achilles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graves is aware though and is defending well.
Achilles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Achilles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves is working Achilles over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Graves wants to control from the top but Achilles keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demi Achilles dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Achilles gets caught flat footed, as Graves shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Achilles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Graves wants to control from the top but Achilles keeps moving.
Graves looking to sit in guard and control but Achilles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Graves is trying to keep Achilles in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Achilles passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Achilles advances nicely into full mount.

Achilles jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Graves is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Graves and Achilles has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Graves is looking to reverse the position.
Achilles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?

Achilles tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Achilles has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Achilles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Achilles staying calm.
Graves tries to bench press Achilles off him but Achilles keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves wants to control but Achilles postures up.
Graves tries to bench press Achilles off him but Achilles keeps the position.
Graves is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Achilles's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Achilles is trying to work for a kimura but Graves is defending well.
Achilles is looking to take a break and control but Graves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graves trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graves is refusing to be controlled, as Achilles sits in half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fighters circling - Achilles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves fails with the takedown.
Achilles throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves shoots in for a takedown but Achilles shows good takedown defense.

Graves shoots in and bounces Achilles off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Achilles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Achilles is looking for a triangle but Graves pushes his legs off easily.
Graves trying to control but Achilles is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demi Achilles dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Achilles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Achilles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Tua Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Achilles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Achilles to counter with a crisp jab.
Graves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Achilles avoids it really well and circles away.
Demi Achilles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tua Graves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves with a lazy takedown attempt
and Achilles counters with a straight right hand.
Graves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Achilles.

Graves is rocked!
Achilles weaves into range and cracks Graves right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Graves goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Achilles is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demi Achilles!
Post fight, an emotional Demi Achilles said 'I can't believe Donkey chose him over me. This guy don't belong in my league!! I'm coming for that Belt!!! Wooooooohhhh!! '.