PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michel Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Suchocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Suchocki's choice of entrance music: West - Karolina. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gray
vs
Suchocki

162 cm
23
279 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

185 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Michel Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pawel Suchocki!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Suchocki lands a big head kick that sends Gray tumbling to the mat! Suchocki takes a step backwards and waves Gray back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Michel Gray has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suchocki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gray as he avoids it easily.
Suchocki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Suchocki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gray but Gray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Suchocki tries to clinch up.
Suchocki leaves Gray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gray misses with a head kick.
Suchocki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suchocki misses with a combination
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gray keeps the fight on the outside.
Gray fails with the takedown.

Gray pushes Suchocki up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Suchocki turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Suchocki manages to end up in side control.
Gray is looking for a sweep.
Gray dodges the ground and pound from Suchocki.
Suchocki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gray keeps working.
An elbow from Suchocki crashes against the mat.
Gray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Suchocki tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Suchocki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Suchocki misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suchocki in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Suchocki controlling the position from side mount.
Suchocki wants to stand but Gray is controlling his arm.
Gray is trying to get back to half guard.
Gray is trying to control Suchocki's posture but Suchocki avoids it.
Gray is looking to regain half guard here but Suchocki keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray can't do much from the bottom here.
Suchocki staying calm.
Gray regains half guard there - taking advantage of Suchocki's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Suchocki trying to control the action but Gray is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pawel Suchocki hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Suchocki shoots in looking for a takedown but Gray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suchocki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Michel Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Suchocki.
Gray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gray shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Suchocki defends it nicely.
Suchocki blocks a head kick by Gray.
Gray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suchocki falls off balance throwing a combination

and Gray moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gray is trying to force a seperation but Suchocki has the dominant position.
Suchocki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pawel Suchocki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michel Gray's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gray misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Suchocki misses with a body kick.
Suchocki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suchocki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Pawel Suchocki has been cut.
Gray connects with a body shot.
Suchocki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gray fails with a takedown attempt.
Michel Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suchocki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gray counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suchocki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Michel Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Suchocki.
Suchocki is breathing heavily.
Gray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Suchocki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Suchocki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gray.
Gray lands a two punch combo.
Gray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suchocki as he avoids it easily.
Pawel Suchocki seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Gray clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suchocki tries to score a body lock takedown but Gray shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gray misses with an elbow over the top.
Suchocki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gray.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Suchocki breaks the clinch.

Suchocki takes the fight into the clinch.
Gray tries to pull guard but Suchocki holds him up against the cage and eventually Gray drops back down to his feet.
Suchocki wants a takedown.
Suchocki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gray just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Suchocki smiles and moves away.
Suchocki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suchocki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Suchocki wants it to stay on the feet.
Gray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Suchocki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Suchocki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gray misses with a few strikes there.
Suchocki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suchocki shoots in for a takedown but Gray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Gray with that takedown attempt.
Gray tries to clinch up but Suchocki circles away and keeps his distance.
Gray shoots in looking for a takedown. Suchocki tries to sprawl out of it but Gray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Suchocki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Gray. No joy for Suchocki on that attempt.
Suchocki dives in and grabs Gray's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gray pushes down on Suchocki's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suchocki is defended easily by Gray.
Suchocki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Gray closes the distance and pushes Suchocki back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Suchocki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gray uses from the top position.
Gray controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Gray dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gray moves into the clinch successfully.
Gray gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Suchocki.
Gray taking a breather.

Suchocki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Suchocki.
Suchocki shoots in but Gray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Suchocki avoids a kick to the body.
Gray shoots in and drives through. Suchocki sprawls well.
Gray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Suchocki avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray stuffs the takedown.
Michel Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Suchocki.
Suchocki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suchocki has a takedown stuffed.
Suchocki tries for a takedown but Gray circles away easily
and Gray counters with a two punch combo.
Suchocki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suchocki is fending him off so far but Gray persists. Nope, Suchocki circles away and we're back to standing.
Suchocki throws a shot from downtown. Gray moves away and avoids it.
Suchocki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gray as he jumps to the side.
Gray looks for a takedown but Suchocki sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries for a takedown but Suchocki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Suchocki loads up on a big right hand but Gray slips the punch.
Gray shoots in looking for a takedown but Suchocki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gray fails with a takedown attempt.
Suchocki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gray defends it nicely.
Suchocki throws a head kick that misses.

Gray clinches up with Suchocki and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suchocki trying to control the position but instead, Gray has worked for underhooks and has pushed Suchocki into the cage.
Suchocki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suchocki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Suchocki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gray jumps guard but Suchocki stands there with Gray around his waist. Gray gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gray tries to break the clinch but Suchocki is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Suchocki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gray throws a body kick that misses.
Gray shoots in looking for a takedown. Suchocki tries to sprawl out of it but Gray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Suchocki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gray wants it to stay on the feet.
Suchocki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suchocki somewhat.
Gray fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suchocki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Gray showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gray 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Gray!
Pawel Suchocki was interviewed post fight and said 'Jestem pedałkiem'.