PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kervie Cababat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kervie Cababat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cababat
vs
Grey

150 cm
25
132 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kervie Cababat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Grey!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey shoots in for a takedown but Cababat shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grey is defended easily by Cababat.
Grey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cababat pinned against the cage. Cababat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kervie Cababat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Grey.
Cababat jabs at Grey's body.
Cababat feints a jab promting Grey to slip. Cababat then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cababat's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cababat duly obliges.
Cababat's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cababat duly obliges.
Grey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cababat swivels and escapes.
A nice combination there by Cababat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grey fails with a takedown attempt.
Grey dives in and grabs Cababat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cababat pushes down on Grey's head and hops out.
Grey looks gassed!
Grey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cababat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cababat swivels and escapes.
Cababat shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grey eats them both and turns towards Cababat to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Cababat.
Cababat moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cababat's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cababat duly obliges.

Grey is rocked!
Grey shoots in looking for a takedown. Cababat tries to sprawl out of it but Grey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cababat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cababat throws a series of strikes that have Grey backpedaling.
Cababat lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Cababat as Grey shoots in.
Cababat lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cababat is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cababat lands with a shot to the body.
Cababat shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grey eats them both and turns towards Cababat to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cababat pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grey back to the cage. Cababat follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Grey is still on wobbly legs! Can Cababat finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cababat.
Cababat feints a jab promting Grey to slip. Cababat then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Grey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cababat scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grey.
Cababat feints a jab promting Grey to slip. Cababat then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cababat feints a jab promting Grey to slip. Cababat then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kervie Cababat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cababat feints a jab promting Grey to slip. Cababat then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Grey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grey seems to have recovered his senses.
Cababat feints a jab promting Grey to slip. Cababat then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cababat throws a right hand that Grey ducks under and follows up with a left that Grey also avoids with ease.
Cababat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cababat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cababat wants it to stay on the feet.
Cababat is looking to wear down Grey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cababat with a jab.
Grey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cababat lands a right hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cababat!
Grey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cababat sprawls well. Cababat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grey gets slowly back to his feet.
Grey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grey there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cababat lands a two punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cababat!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grey.
Grey looks for a takedown but Cababat sprawls well.
Grey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cababat tries to avoid it but Grey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cababat to the ground. Cababat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cababat lands a jab-cross combination.
Grey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cababat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grey somewhat.
Cababat thuds a left hand into Grey's body.
Cababat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cababat wants it to stay on the feet.
Grey is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cababat is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Grey.
Grey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice combination there by Cababat.
Cababat stalks Grey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grey's face. Grey staggers backwards, shaken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cababat lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cababat.
Cababat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grey.
Grey shoots in for a takedown but Cababat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cababat connects with a body shot that sends Grey's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cababat!
Grey shoots in looking for a takedown but Cababat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grey shoots for a double leg takedown but Cababat sprawls well. He's pushed Grey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cababat shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grey eats them both and turns towards Cababat to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Grey closes the distance and clinches up with Cababat, looking for a takedown. Grey pushes Cababat against the cage but Cababat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cababat works Grey's body with a nice hook.
Cababat punishes Grey's body with a nice straight punch.
No luck for Grey with that takedown attempt.
Cababat lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Horrible takedown by Grey or perhaps it was just good defense by Cababat which made him look bad.
Grey walks into a straight right hand from Cababat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kervie Cababat dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cababat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cababat lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Grey shoots in and drives through. Cababat sprawls well.
Cababat lands a jab-cross combination.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Grey might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cababat has got the better of the exchanges.
Grey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cababat is fending him off so far but Grey persists. Nope, Cababat circles away and we're back to standing.
Cababat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cababat is fending him off so far but Grey persists. Nope, Cababat circles away and we're back to standing.
Kervie Cababat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Grey.
Cababat connects with a right hand. Grey shakes it off.
Cababat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cababat lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cababat lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cababat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cababat lands with a nice combination. Grey backs away looking to recover.
Cababat throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cababat tries to avoid it but Grey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cababat to the ground. Cababat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cababat throws a combination. Grey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cababat scores with a jab to the body.
Cababat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cababat fails to land with a series of punches.
Grey fails with a takedown attempt.
Grey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cababat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grey.
Grey shoots in and drives through. Cababat sprawls well.
Grey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cababat.
Grey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grey fails to land the takedown.
Grey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cababat cracks Grey with a good jab.
Cababat misses with a two punch combination.
Grey shoots for a takedown but Cababat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Cababat scores with a four punch combination!
Cababat misses with a few strikes there.
Grey shoots in and drives through. Cababat sprawls well.
Cababat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cababat scores with a shot to the body.
Grey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cababat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Cababat as Grey shoots in.
Grey shoots in looking for a takedown. Cababat tries to sprawl out of it but Grey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cababat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cababat lands with an uppercut that bounces Grey off the cage and back into range.
Cababat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grey.
A left and a right from Cababat both land. Nice combination.
Cababat stuffs the takedown attempt from Grey. Grey gets slowly back to his feet.
Cababat works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cababat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cababat lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A combination from Cababat does no damage.
Grey fails with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Cababat both land. Nice combination.
Cababat lands a nice shot that snaps Grey's head back.
Grey shoots in looking for a takedown but Cababat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cababat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grey somewhat.
Cababat lands with a straight right. Grey didn't see that one coming.
Grey shoots in for a double leg but Cababat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cababat moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cababat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cababat lands a nice looking body shot.
Grey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cababat uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cababat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grey on the side of the head.
No luck for Grey with that takedown attempt.
Cababat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grey can do to turn this around?
Cababat feints a jab promting Grey to slip. Cababat then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cababat throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Horrible takedown by Grey or perhaps it was just good defense by Cababat which made him look bad.
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!
Cababat lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Grey shoots in for a takedown but Cababat shows good takedown defense.
Cababat scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Grey shoots in and drives through. Cababat sprawls well.
Cababat lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck for Grey with that takedown attempt.
Cababat scores with a decent looking hook.
Kervie Cababat is winning the standup battle so far.
Grey shoots in for a takedown but Cababat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cababat throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kervie Cababat dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Grey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cababat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grey somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grey.
Cababat goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cababat moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Grey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cababat as he jumps to the side.
Kervie Cababat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Grey.
Cababat shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grey eats them both and turns towards Cababat to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Good shot there by Cababat.
A shot to the liver by Cababat. Beautiful body shot.
Cababat moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cababat lands a nice hook to Grey's body. Grey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cababat tries to avoid it but Grey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cababat to the ground. Cababat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cababat lands a really nice looking cross but Grey seems unphased.
Cababat pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grey back to the cage. Cababat follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sloppy strikes from Cababat. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey has a takedown stuffed.
Cababat slaps away a takedown attempt from Grey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cababat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cababat lands with a nice combination. Grey backs away looking to recover.
Grey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cababat swivels and escapes.
A left lands for Cababat.
Cababat misses with a wild combination.
Cababat stuffs the takedown attempt from Grey. Grey gets slowly back to his feet.
Cababat digs a good hook to Grey's body.
Cababat scores with a three punch combo!
Grey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Grey dives in and grabs Cababat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cababat pushes down on Grey's head and hops out.
A shot to the liver by Cababat. Beautiful body shot.
Cababat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Christian Grey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cababat sprawls well. Cababat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grey gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Grey with that takedown attempt.
Grey takes one on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grey.
Cababat cracks Grey with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cababat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grey tries for a takedown but Cababat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cababat displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Grey shoots in but no luck this time.
Grey has a takedown stuffed.
Cababat stalks Grey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grey's face. Grey staggers backwards, shaken.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grey is defended easily by Cababat.
Cababat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grey shoots in and drives through. Cababat sprawls well.
Cababat scores with a hook.
Grey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cababat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grey.
Cababat's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cababat duly obliges.
Some wild striking there from Cababat.
Grey shoots in for a double leg but Cababat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cababat lands with a nice combination. Grey backs away looking to recover.
Grey shoots in but Cababat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cababat scores with a nice right hand.
Grey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cababat as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cababat with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grey.
Grey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cababat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grey scrambles back to his feet.
Cababat stuffs the takedown attempt from Grey. Grey gets slowly back to his feet.
Cababat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grey has a takedown stuffed.
Cababat lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cababat is fending him off so far but Grey persists. Nope, Cababat circles away and we're back to standing.
Grey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kervie Cababat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cababat is fending him off so far but Grey persists. Nope, Cababat circles away and we're back to standing.
Grey shoots in looking for a takedown. Cababat tries to sprawl out of it but Grey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cababat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kervie Cababat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cababat has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kervie Cababat!
Kervie Cababat got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'