PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santo Naysmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harold Grayson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Grayson
vs
Naysmith

201 cm
21
278 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Grayson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Santo Naysmith!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naysmith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Naysmith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grayson avoids it really well and circles away.
Naysmith slips under a jab.
Grayson throws out a loose jab but Naysmith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naysmith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harold Grayson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santo Naysmith.
Naysmith looks for the body kick but Grayson saw that one coming.
Naysmith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harold Grayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grayson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grayson wants it to stay on the feet.
Grayson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grayson throws a series of punches but Naysmith moves out of range.
Grayson throws a hook to the side of Naysmith's head but Naysmith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grayson is breathing heavily.
Grayson tries to bum rush Naysmith with a series of wild strikes but Naysmith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naysmith shoots in but no luck this time.
Naysmith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grayson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grayson, as that shot connected.

Naysmith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Naysmith lands in his opponent's guard.
Naysmith trying to control the position from guard on top but Grayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naysmith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grayson keeping moving, preventing Naysmith from controlling successfully.
Grayson has a closed guard, preventing Naysmith from standing up.
Naysmith wants to control from the top but Grayson keeps moving.

That's two 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.

Naysmith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Naysmith.
Naysmith staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Naysmith.
Naysmith misses with a straight left.
Naysmith dives in and grabs Grayson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grayson pushes down on Naysmith's head and hops out.

Naysmith rushes Grayson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Naysmith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Naysmith throws a big shot that misses.

Naysmith pushes Grayson up against the cage in a clinch.
Naysmith tries to score a body lock takedown but Grayson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Naysmith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Naysmith manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naysmith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grayson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Naysmith closes the distance and clinches.
Naysmith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Naysmith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grayson walks away with a smile on his face. Naysmith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Naysmith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grayson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Naysmith somewhat.
Grayson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Naysmith.
Grayson stuffs the takedown attempt from Naysmith. Naysmith gets slowly back to his feet.
Naysmith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grayson tries to avoid it but Naysmith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grayson to the ground. Grayson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grayson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harold Grayson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naysmith shoots for a double leg takedown but Grayson sprawls well. He's pushed Naysmith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grayson missing with a left hand there. Naysmith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Naysmith takes the fight into the clinch.

Naysmith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Naysmith tries to bum rush Grayson with a series of wild strikes but Grayson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Naysmith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grayson's waist but Grayson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Naysmith off to one side.
Grayson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Naysmith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grayson avoids it really well and circles away.
Naysmith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grayson.

Naysmith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grayson tries to bench press Naysmith off him but Naysmith keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santo Naysmith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Naysmith fails with the takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Grayson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grayson loads up on a big right hand but Naysmith slips the punch.
Grayson throws a lazy right hand but Naysmith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Naysmith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grayson as he jumps to the side.
Naysmith swings for the body but Grayson moves out of range.
Naysmith looks to land a left hand but Grayson moved out of range nicely.
Naysmith ducks under a wild hook from Grayson.
Naysmith fails with a takedown attempt.
Harold Grayson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santo Naysmith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Naysmith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Naysmith tries to pull guard but Grayson holds him up against the cage and eventually Naysmith drops back down to his feet.
Grayson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Naysmith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grayson looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Naysmith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Naysmith shoots for a double leg takedown but Grayson sprawls well. He's pushed Naysmith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Naysmith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grayson's waist but Grayson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Naysmith off to one side.
Naysmith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grayson.
Nice takedown defense from Grayson. No joy for Naysmith on that attempt.
Naysmith misses with a low kick.
Grayson leaves Naysmith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grayson cracks Naysmith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grayson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Naysmith throws a wild body kick that Grayson sees coming a mile off.
Naysmith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grayson.
Naysmith misses with a head kick.
Naysmith shoots in and drives through. Grayson sprawls well.
Grayson misses with a hook.
Grayson avoids the head kick by Naysmith.
Grayson throws a series of punches but Naysmith moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grayson throws a jab but it's blocked by Naysmith.
Grayson misses with a looping right.
Grayson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Naysmith.
Grayson misses with a hook.
Grayson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Naysmith.
Naysmith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grayson sprawls well. Grayson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Naysmith gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Grayson.

Naysmith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naysmith tries to stand but Grayson is controlling his head.
Grayson looking for a sweep but Naysmith has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naysmith wants to control the pace but Grayson is squirming around nicely.
Grayson is looking to get to half guard.
Naysmith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grayson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Naysmith tries to control but Grayson wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Naysmith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Grayson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Naysmith.
Naysmith looking to ground and pound but Grayson is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naysmith looking to control but Grayson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Santo Naysmith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Naysmith misses with a takedown attempt - Grayson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Naysmith shoots for a double leg takedown but Grayson sprawls well. He's pushed Naysmith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grayson throws a looping overhand right but Naysmith ducks down to avoid it.
Grayson loads up on a big right hand but Naysmith slips the punch.

Naysmith takes the fight into the clinch.
Naysmith lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Naysmith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Naysmith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grayson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harold Grayson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santo Naysmith.
Grayson throws the left hand but Naysmith avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Naysmith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Naysmith.
Naysmith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naysmith misses with a hook to the ribs.

Naysmith pulls guard successfully.
Naysmith working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson trying to control the position from guard on top but Naysmith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naysmith is trying to control the position but Grayson postures up.
Grayson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grayson wants to control from the top but Naysmith keeps moving.
Grayson wants to stand but Naysmith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Naysmith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Naysmith gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Naysmith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Naysmith shoots in and drives through. Grayson sprawls well.

Naysmith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grayson, pushing him back against the cage.

Naysmith manages to break the clinch.
Grayson throws a jab when Naysmith was well out of range.

Naysmith closes the distance and pushes Grayson back into the cage.

Naysmith breaks the clinch.
Grayson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Naysmith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Naysmith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grayson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Naysmith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Naysmith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Naysmith pulls guard effortlessly.

Naysmith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grayson is aware though and is defending well.
Grayson trying to control the position from guard on top but Naysmith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naysmith looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grayson wants to stand but Naysmith is controlling his posture from full guard.
Naysmith controls Grayson momentarily but Grayson frees himself.

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.
Grayson is looking to stand up but Naysmith won't let him.
Naysmith is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Grayson. No joy for Naysmith on that attempt.
Grayson misses with an uppercut.
Naysmith has a takedown stuffed.

Naysmith takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naysmith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Naysmith gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Harold Grayson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santo Naysmith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grayson misses with some strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santo Naysmith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Naysmith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santo Naysmith!