PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Grey (ranked 3569 p4p, 4369 weight class) and Mao Chi Minh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grey comes to the cage accompanied by Aneurysm . Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Grey
vs
Chi Minh

175 cm
25
160
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dustin Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mao Chi Minh!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Chi Minh enables Grey to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chi Minh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Grey gets to his feet. Chi Minh looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Grey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chi Minh sprawls well initially but Grey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Grey content to control rather than advance.
Chi Minh wants to control but Grey is keeping busy.
Grey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Chi Minh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chi Minh wants to get back to full guard but Grey has mounted him!
Chi Minh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grey controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chi Minh holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Grey tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Grey looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Chi Minh is desperately trying to improve his position but Grey has a good base and remains in mount.
Chi Minh tries to control Grey's body but Grey pushes him off. Chi Minh squirms to his side and now Grey has his back!

Grey working for the choke.
Grey has the hooks in. Chi Minh is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Grey is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Grey is hanging on to Chi Minh's back as he tries to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chi Minh fending off the submission attempt from Grey.
Chi Minh tries to escape but Grey has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grey slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Grey looking for the RNC.

Chi Minh defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grey's arms.

Chi Minh is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Grey gets his way!
Grey is breathing heavily.
Grey has the hooks in. Chi Minh is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Grey not allowing Chi Minh to control his hands.
What can Chi Minh do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Chi Minh right now.
Chi Minh just trying to survive but Grey is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Grey slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grey is hanging on to Chi Minh's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Chi Minh right now.

Grey looking to break Chi Minh's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chi Minh remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Grey will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Grey controls the position.
Grey punches the canvas rather than the man.
Grey has the hooks in. Chi Minh is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chi Minh is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Grey.
Grey is hanging on to Chi Minh's back as he tries to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grey rushes Chi Minh and presses him up against the cage.
Grey holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Grey wants the takedown. Chi Minh is fighting it off but Grey persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Chi Minh's guard against the cage.

Grey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chi Minh wants to control but Grey passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chi Minh tries to roll over but Grey keeps him under control.
Chi Minh trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Grey manages to pass to mount!

Grey working for a guillotine from mount but Chi Minh is in no mood to give up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey punching from mount but Chi Minh doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Grey controlling the pace for now.
Chi Minh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grey controlling from the full mount.
Grey looking to finish with strikes here!
Grey throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey manages to capitalize on a mistake by Chi Minh to take his back!
Chi Minh is trying to break free.

Chi Minh defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dustin Grey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Grey has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Chi Minh has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chi Minh looking to control the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Chi Minh is really stuck here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grey working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You can see the frustration on Chi Minh's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Grey just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

Grey is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chi Minh has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Grey has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Grey punches the canvas rather than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grey controls the action.
Chi Minh prevents Grey from getting a body triangle.
Grey avoiding Chi Minh 's attempts to control his hands.
Chi Minh has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Grey.
Grey doesn't have the hooks in and Chi Minh manages to turn into his guard.

Grey uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Grey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chi Minh can do to turn this around?

Grey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chi Minh punching from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Grey dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Grey misses with a few strikes there.

Grey instigates a clinch.
Grey is pressed up against the cage. Chi Minh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grey down to the mat. Grey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chi Minh.
Grey tries to clinch but Chi Minh is having none of it.

Grey gets caught napping as Chi Minh dives in and scores a takedown. Grey manages to retain guard.

Grey is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Chi Minh presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Grey works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chi Minh is trying to keep Grey in close.
Chi Minh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grey slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey works his way into side control.
Chi Minh looking for a sweep but Grey has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chi Minh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grey thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Chi Minh wants to hold on but Grey pushes him away.

Grey looking to secure an arm triangle but Chi Minh defends it well.
Grey misses with a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chi Minh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grey throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Chi Minh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chi Minh holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Grey tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Chi Minh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grey controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chi Minh wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Good control from Grey.
Grey is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Chi Minh up.

Grey working for the choke.
Grey missing with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grey working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Grey missing with strikes from the back.

Grey working for a choke but Chi Minh is defending well.
Chi Minh trying to control the hands but Grey won't let him.
Chi Minh wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grey controlling the position well here. Chi Minh rolled but Grey kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mao Chi Minh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dustin Grey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chi Minh tries to escape but Grey has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Grey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Grey!
A very excited looking Dustin Grey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.