PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Strom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Latka Gravas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strom comes into the arena with I Need a Hero blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!

Strom
vs
Gravas

182 cm
25
198 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
196 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gunnar Strom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Latka Gravas!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravas slips a jab and a cross from Strom.
Gravas dodges the punch combination from Strom.
Nice defenses there by Strom.
A swing and a miss from Strom.
A big left from Strom misses.
Strom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gravas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Strom misses.
Gravas shoots in but Strom avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Strom. That snapped Gravas's head back.
Strom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strom. Gravas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strom wants to clinch up but Gravas keeps it at a distance.
Gravas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strom sprawls well. Strom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gravas gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Strom misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravas takes one to the side of the head.
Gravas slips under a jab from Strom.
Gravas slips a jab and a cross from Strom.
Strom works the jab nicely.
Gravas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strom.
Strom throws a hook but Gravas blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Gravas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gravas.
Strom lands a body shot.
Strom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gravas.
Strom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strom misses with a looping right.
Strom tries to clinch but Gravas moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strom just misses with a punch to the body.
Strom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gravas slips a jab from Strom.
Strom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gravas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strom misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Strom misses the target.
Strom misses with a jab to the body

and Gravas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Strom dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Some wild striking there from Strom.
Gravas throws a series of punches but Strom moves out of range.
A shot to de liver by Strom. Beautiful body shot.
Strom throws a sloppy body shot

and Gravas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Strom's guard.
Gravas looking to pass the guard.
Strom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravas wants to control from the top but Strom keeps moving.
Gravas tries to stand but Strom is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gravas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gravas postures up in Strom's guard and throws a big left but Strom blocks it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gravas ducks under a wild hook from Strom.
Gravas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strom.

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.
Strom falls off balance throwing a combination

and Gravas counters with a single leg into guard. Strom didn't expect that.
Strom looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Strom is looking to stand up but Gravas isn't so interested in that idea.
Gravas wants to control from the top but Strom keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Strom is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Strom lands a body punch.
Strom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Strom.
Gravas prevents a body shot from Strom.
Strom prevents a takedown attempt there.
Strom gets underhooks to prevent Gravas's takedown attempt.
Gravas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strom smiles and moves away.
Gunnar Strom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Latka Gravas.
Strom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Gravas to counter with a crisp jab.
Strom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gravas swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas slips a jab from Strom.
Gravas slips a jab from Strom.
Gravas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strom.
Strom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strom dodges the punch combination from Gravas.
A telegraphed right hand from Strom misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Latka Gravas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Strom swings away with a body shot that misses

and Gravas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Strom's guard.
Gravas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gravas is looking to advance position but Strom has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gravas is working to get back to half guard.
Gravas tries to hold on but Strom postures up.
Strom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gravas is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Strom looking to control but Gravas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gravas is trying to escape the mount.
Strom content just to control the position here.
Strom has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gravas wants to hold on but Strom pushes him away.
Gravas is looking to improve his position but Strom isn't that keen on the idea.
Gravas is squirming around, avoiding Strom's attempts to control the action.
Gravas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Strom controlling the pace for now.
Strom looking to control but Gravas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strom looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gravas tries to hold on but Strom pushes him away.
Gravas is desperately trying to improve his position but Strom has a good base and remains in mount.
Strom wants to control the pace but Gravas is squirming around nicely.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Gunnar Strom just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gravas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Strom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strom wants it to stay on the feet.
Gunnar Strom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Strom finds it's target.
Strom throws a hook but Gravas avoids it easily.
Latka Gravas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strom throws a hook to the side of Gravas's head but Gravas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gravas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Latka Gravas.
I think Gravas 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Latka Gravas!