PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Graghbeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Roberts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Graghbeck
vs
Roberts

180 cm
21
165 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

177 cm
29
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 7 and Laundering 90% )

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastian Graghbeck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roberts moves away from the strike by Graghbeck.
Graghbeck lands a right hook to the body.
Graghbeck moves out of range of the strikes.
Roberts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roberts swings for the body but Graghbeck moves out of range.
Roberts misses the shot to the body.
Graghbeck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roberts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts throws a hook but Graghbeck blocks it.
Graghbeck tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts swinging wildly here.
Roberts throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Graghbeck counters with a takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Roberts explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Roberts misses with a series of wild punches.
Graghbeck shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roberts defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graghbeck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roberts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graghbeck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roberts.
Roberts misses with a jab to the body
and Graghbeck counters with a body kick that stops Roberts in his tracks momentarily.
Roberts throws a right hand that Graghbeck ducks under and follows up with a left that Graghbeck also avoids with ease.

Graghbeck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts is trying to force a seperation but Graghbeck has the dominant position.
Graghbeck prevents Roberts from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graghbeck fails to pull guard.

Graghbeck manages to break the clinch.
Graghbeck throws a push kick but Roberts slaps the foot to one side.
Roberts looks to land a right hand but Graghbeck moved out of range.
Roberts throws a right hand that misses

and Graghbeck counters by clinching up.
Roberts is trying to push Graghbeck away but Graghbeck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roberts wants to get back to striking at distance but Graghbeck won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Graghbeck breaks the clinch.
Roberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Roberts moves out of range as Graghbeck strikes.
Graghbeck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roberts throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Graghbeck. Those never looked like landing.

Graghbeck closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Roberts did well to prevent Graghbeck getting side control.
Roberts is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graghbeck tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Roberts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Graghbeck dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Graghbeck tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Graghbeck shoots in but no luck this time.
Graghbeck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Graghbeck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Graghbeck ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Graghbeck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roberts throws out the jab.
Graghbeck throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roberts counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Graghbeck takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts looks to land a combination but Graghbeck avoids it well.

Graghbeck has Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Graghbeck jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Roberts walks away with a smile on his face. Graghbeck gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roberts loads up on a big right hand but Graghbeck slips the punch.
Roberts looks to score with a jab to the body but Graghbeck is just out of range.
Roberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graghbeck lands with a straight right. Roberts didn't see that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graghbeck throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Roberts takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Graghbeck throws a one two combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graghbeck is defended easily by Roberts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Graghbeck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graghbeck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roberts pinned against the cage. Roberts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roberts throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graghbeck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jim Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graghbeck takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Graghbeck.
Roberts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roberts wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Roberts misses.
Roberts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graghbeck doesn't seem bothered though.
Roberts throws a shot from downtown. Graghbeck moves away and avoids it.
Graghbeck shoots in looking for a takedown. Roberts tries to sprawl out of it but Graghbeck keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roberts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roberts throws a right hand that misses
and Graghbeck makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roberts misses with a left hand
and Graghbeck makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Graghbeck counters by clinching up.

Roberts breaks from the clinch.
Roberts misses with a hook. Graghbeck ducked under it nicely.
Roberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graghbeck.
Roberts looks to land a left hand but Graghbeck moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Graghbeck finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts throws a lazy right hand but Graghbeck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graghbeck fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jim Roberts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Graghbeck has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graghbeck there as he acknowledges the shot.
Roberts misses with a few strikes there.
Graghbeck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jim Roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roberts throws a lazy uppercut
and Graghbeck makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Graghbeck is looking to clinch.
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Graghbeck.
Graghbeck on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roberts misses with a left hand

and Graghbeck counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Graghbeck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graghbeck has him pressed against the cage.
Roberts can't break the clinch.

Graghbeck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graghbeck scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Graghbeck throws a looping overhand right but Roberts ducks down to avoid it.
Sebastian Graghbeck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Graghbeck.
Roberts scores with a jab to the head.
Roberts throws a right hand that Graghbeck ducks under and follows up with a left that Graghbeck also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Roberts misses.
Roberts throws out a powerful jab.
Roberts throws a predictable looking body shot
and Graghbeck counters with an inside leg kick.
Roberts tries to bum rush Graghbeck with a series of wild strikes but Graghbeck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roberts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Graghbeck misses with the body kick
and Roberts counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graghbeck throws an off balance right hand
and Roberts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horrible takedown by Graghbeck or perhaps it was just good defense by Roberts which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Graghbeck lands but Roberts takes it in his stride.
Graghbeck lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Roberts gets caught napping as Graghbeck dives in and scores a takedown. Roberts manages to retain guard.
Graghbeck wants to pass the guard but Roberts is keeping the position.
Roberts is trying to keep Graghbeck in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Graghbeck misses with a straight right.
Roberts throws out a loose jab but Graghbeck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graghbeck moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
Graghbeck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graghbeck scores with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roberts misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim Roberts.
I think Roberts 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Roberts!