PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve The Dead Meixcan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Graham
vs
The Dead Meixcan

185 cm
19
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
209 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve The Dead Meixcan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Dead Meixcan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Graham sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Dead Meixcan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Graham defends it nicely.
Graham stuffs the takedown attempt from The Dead Meixcan. The Dead Meixcan gets slowly back to his feet.
Luke Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve The Dead Meixcan.

The Dead Meixcan gets the takedown into side control.
The Dead Meixcan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Graham is looking for a sweep.
The Dead Meixcan trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom.
Graham is pushing The Dead Meixcan's head away, looking to escape. The Dead Meixcan manages to hold on to the position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dead Meixcan controls the position from side control.
Graham is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

The Dead Meixcan is trying to get an arm triangle but Graham is defending well.
Graham pushes The Dead Meixcan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, The Dead Meixcan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two 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.
The Dead Meixcan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graham keeps working.

The Dead Meixcan is trying to get an arm triangle but Graham is defending well.
The Dead Meixcan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graham keeps working.
Graham tries to escape but The Dead Meixcan is in control.
The Dead Meixcan trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Dead Meixcan tries for a kimura but Graham is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham struggling a bit here.
Graham is looking to work his way out of this bad position but The Dead Meixcan is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Dead Meixcan trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom.
The Dead Meixcan advances to full mount.
Graham is controlling an arm, preventing The Dead Meixcan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Graham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Dead Meixcan on the ground.
Graham can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poor strikes thrown by The Dead Meixcan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The Dead Meixcan looking to control but Graham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve The Dead Meixcan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The Dead Meixcan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steve The Dead Meixcan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graham stuffs the takedown.
The Dead Meixcan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Graham is fending him off so far but The Dead Meixcan persists. Nope, Graham circles away and we're back to standing.
Luke Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve The Dead Meixcan.
Graham throws a one two combo.
Graham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graham lands a with a good body shot.
Graham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Dead Meixcan doesn't seem bothered though.
Graham lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The Dead Meixcan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Graham lands a two punch combo.

Graham drives through and clinches with The Dead Meixcan against the cage.
The Dead Meixcan is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Graham.
Graham presses The Dead Meixcan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Graham.
A left hand lands to the body for Graham.
Graham lands a hook that snaps the head of The Dead Meixcan backwards.
The Dead Meixcan takes a shot to the head.
Graham lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Dead Meixcan backwards.
A right hand to the body from Graham.
The Dead Meixcan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Graham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Dead Meixcan.
Graham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graham pushes The Dead Meixcan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graham.
Graham gets through The Dead Meixcan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Dead Meixcan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Graham smiles and moves away.
Graham cracks a nice hook into The Dead Meixcan's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Graham.
A shot to de liver by Graham. Beautiful body shot.
Graham cracks a nice hook into The Dead Meixcan's ribs.
The Dead Meixcan tries to move into range but Graham moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Graham lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham scores with a nice head shot.
The Dead Meixcan looks for a takedown but Graham sprawls well.
Graham thuds a left hand into The Dead Meixcan's body.
Graham scores with a punch to the head.
Graham punishes The Dead Meixcan's body with a nice straight punch.
Graham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Graham rushes The Dead Meixcan and presses him up against the cage.
The Dead Meixcan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Graham smiles and moves away.

Graham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Graham.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Dead Meixcan backwards.
Graham tries to break free but The Dead Meixcan pushes him back against the cage.
Graham displaying some good clinch control by pressing The Dead Meixcan up against the cage.
The Dead Meixcan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Graham smiles and moves away.
Steve The Dead Meixcan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Dead Meixcan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Graham jabs at The Dead Meixcan's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Graham dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Graham lands a with a good body shot.
The Dead Meixcan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Graham's waist but Graham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Dead Meixcan off to one side.
Graham is looking to wear down The Dead Meixcan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Graham stuffs the takedown.
Graham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Graham connects with a body shot.
The Dead Meixcan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Dead Meixcan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Graham scores with a jab to the body.
Graham throws a shot to the body.
Graham lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graham lands a nice shot to the body.
The Dead Meixcan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Graham lands a body shot.
Graham connects with a crisp jab.
Graham lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dead Meixcan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Graham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Graham throws a shot to the body.
Graham lands a nice shot to the body.
Graham closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Graham works over The Dead Meixcan's head and body with a nice combination.
Graham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Dead Meixcan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body punch from Graham.
Graham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Graham lands a jab to The Dead Meixcan's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Dead Meixcan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham scores with a hook to the body. The Dead Meixcan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Dead Meixcan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Graham ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Dead Meixcan can do to turn this around?
Graham connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Graham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Graham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Dead Meixcan's head backwards.
Graham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Dead Meixcan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Luke Graham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Dead Meixcan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Graham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Dead Meixcan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Graham stuns The Dead Meixcan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Graham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Graham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graham scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Graham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Dead Meixcan tries to pull guard but Graham holds him up against the cage and eventually The Dead Meixcan drops back down to his feet.
Luke Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve The Dead Meixcan.
Graham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Graham.
Graham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Graham.
Graham manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The Dead Meixcan tries to pull guard but Graham holds him up against the cage and eventually The Dead Meixcan drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Graham.

Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Graham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Dead Meixcan's head.
Graham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Dead Meixcan doesn't seem bothered though.
The Dead Meixcan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graham as he avoids it easily.
Graham scores with a hook to the body. The Dead Meixcan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Graham connects with a body shot.
Graham lands a lovely overhand right.
The Dead Meixcan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Graham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Graham has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Graham!