PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Audie Graham (ranked 3747 p4p, 2787 weight class) and Konstantin The Russian Giant (ranked 170 p4p, 133 weight class). The Russian Giant has chosen Soda Popinski Theme as his entrance music. Konstantin The Russian Giant will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Graham
vs
The Russian Giant

202 cm
30
270
9 - 12 - 1

225 cm
30
300
13 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Audie Graham !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin The Russian Giant!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Graham drives through and clinches with The Russian Giant against the cage.
Graham slowing the pace effectively.
The Russian Giant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graham has him pressed against the cage.
The Russian Giant tries to pull guard but Graham holds him up against the cage and eventually The Russian Giant drops back down to his feet.
Graham wants a takedown but no success here.
Graham prevents The Russian Giant from breaking the clinch.
Graham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Graham 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graham walks forward, straight into a front kick from The Russian Giant.
Audie Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Russian Giant tries to avoid it but Graham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Russian Giant to the ground. The Russian Giant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Russian Giant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Graham lands a slapping body shot.

The Russian Giant gets tackled into the cage by Graham . Graham maintains the clinch.
Graham has The Russian Giant pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Russian Giant manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Russian Giant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Graham is looking for a takedown.
The Russian Giant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Graham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Graham can't get the takedown.
Graham tries a knee to the head but The Russian Giant blocks it.
Graham is trying to break the clinch but The Russian Giant is controlling him.
The Russian Giant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graham backwards.

The Russian Giant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Graham does no damage.
The Russian Giant is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The Russian Giant shoots in and drives through. Graham sprawls well.
Graham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from The Russian Giant. No joy for Graham on that attempt.
The Russian Giant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The Russian Giant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graham steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from The Russian Giant. That one must have hurt.
Graham is breathing heavily.
The Russian Giant is looking to clinch.
The Russian Giant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Graham .
Graham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Russian Giant but The Russian Giant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Russian Giant shoots in but Graham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Graham lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Graham avoids a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Russian Giant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Russian Giant tries to clinch but Graham is having none of it.
The Russian Giant tries to clinch but Graham moves out of range.
Graham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Russian Giant unleashes a big counter combination but Graham bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Graham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Russian Giant was well out of range. Poor timing from Graham .
Graham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Russian Giant lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Graham closes the distance and clinches.
Graham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Russian Giant smiles and moves away.
Graham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Graham shoots in but The Russian Giant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Russian Giant feints the counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for The Russian Giant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graham tries to clinch but The Russian Giant is having none of it.
Graham tries to clinch but The Russian Giant moves away
and The Russian Giant counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

The Russian Giant shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Graham manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Russian Giant won't allow Graham to sweep him here.

Graham had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Russian Giant defends it easily.
Graham doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Konstantin The Russian Giant will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Graham lands a right hook to the body.
Audie Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The Russian Giant rushes Graham and presses him up against the cage.
Graham stalling in the clinch.
Graham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Russian Giant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Graham blocks an elbow strike from The Russian Giant.
The Russian Giant jumps guard but Graham stands there with The Russian Giant around his waist. The Russian Giant gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

The Russian Giant pulls guard.
Graham content to stall in guard here.
Graham 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Russian Giant gets full guard.
The Russian Giant working a defensive guard here.

Graham stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Graham swats away the attempt to clinch by The Russian Giant.
The Russian Giant goes for a double leg but Graham avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Graham continues to drive forward.
Graham with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Russian Giant counters with a three punch combo that has Graham backing up. Graham nods at The Russian Giant to acknowledge the strikes.
Graham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Russian Giant tries to avoid it but Graham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Russian Giant to the ground. The Russian Giant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Russian Giant tries to clinch up but Graham circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Russian Giant stuffs the takedown.
The Russian Giant throws a head kick but Graham moves out of range.
Graham wants to clinch.
It seemed like The Russian Giant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graham shoots for a double leg takedown but The Russian Giant sprawls well. He's pushed Graham 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Russian Giant throws a sloppy head kick and Graham moves out of range easily.

The Russian Giant has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Russian Giant working aggressively here.
Graham goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Russian Giant prevents it.
The Russian Giant managing to block the knees to the body from Graham .

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Russian Giant.
Graham moves in looking to clinch but The Russian Giant pushes him off.
Graham stuffs the takedown attempt from The Russian Giant. The Russian Giant gets slowly back to his feet.
Konstantin The Russian Giant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Russian Giant as he avoids it easily.

Graham closes the distance and clinches.

The Russian Giant jumps into guard, dragging Graham to the mat.
The Russian Giant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graham is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Russian Giant 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.
Graham tries to free his leg and advance position but The Russian Giant is retaining full guard.
The Russian Giant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graham looking to sit in guard and control but The Russian Giant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Graham kicks The Russian Giant off and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin The Russian Giant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Graham looks for the body kick but The Russian Giant saw that one coming.
The Russian Giant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Graham clinches.
Graham tries to throw a body punch but The Russian Giant avoids it by throwing Graham back against the cage.
Graham gets underhooks to prevent The Russian Giant's takedown attempt.
The Russian Giant jumps guard but Graham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Graham tries to pull guard but The Russian Giant forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Graham wants a takedown but no success here.

Graham gets control of The Russian Giant's arms and successfully pulls guard. Graham will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Russian Giant throws a big right hand that misses.
The Russian Giant trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Russian Giant postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Russian Giant throws an elbow that misses. Graham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Russian Giant's guard. Nice move by Graham !

Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but The Russian Giant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graham works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The Russian Giant trying to hold on to Graham 's head to control him but Graham postures up.
The Russian Giant wants to get back to his feet.

Graham seems to be working for a kimura but The Russian Giant defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Russian Giant is trying to control but Graham manages to pass to mount!
The Russian Giant wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Graham .
Graham tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Russian Giant is in all sorts of trouble here.
Graham controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Russian Giant regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Russian Giant is staying active underneath Graham , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Graham thows a huge punch but The Russian Giant dodges it nicely.
The Russian Giant is trying to stand back up but Graham is controlling him
Graham is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Russian Giant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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.
Graham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Graham wants to get up but he can't break The Russian Giant's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The Russian Giant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graham fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graham . The Russian Giant does a little dance to reset his feet.

Graham closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Russian Giant has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Graham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Audie Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin The Russian Giant.
The Russian Giant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Graham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Audie Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Konstantin The Russian Giant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Russian Giant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Audie Graham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Russian Giant has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin The Russian Giant!
After the big win, Konstantin The Russian Giant made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.