PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Gray (ranked 2838 p4p, 1612 weight class) and Branko Banik (ranked 352 p4p, 228 weight class). Branko Banik is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Gray
vs
Banik

179 cm
23
179
4 - 1 - 0

183 cm
23
179
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BRAZEN - Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Branko Banik!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Banik counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gray has momentary wrist control but Banik slips an elbow through the middle.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Banik has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Banik looking to pass the guard.
Gray has momentary wrist control but Banik slips an elbow through the middle.
Banik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Banik is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gray's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banik looking to pass the guard.

Gray throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Banik escapes and throws Gray's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banik wants to control but Gray is keeping him busy.
Gray tries to bench press Banik off him but Banik keeps the position.
Gray regains half guard.

Gray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banik pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gray actively working from the bottom here.

Gray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banik pulls his head out easily.
Banik content to control rather than advance.

Gray has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Banik. Oh but Gray has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Banik goes limp - he's gone! Gray jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kobe Gray!
A victorious Kobe Gray thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.