PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gunmetal Grey Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Surov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Surov has chosen Amphetamines as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Grey Ii
vs
Surov

188 cm
29
195 lbs
15 - 1 - 0

177 cm
35
182 lbs
30 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Bloodlust Horde Fightwear

Project Mayhem
Milwaukee's Best 160

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 15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gunmetal Grey Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexei Surov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey Ii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Surov lands an overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Surov. Those never looked like landing.
Grey Ii explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grey Ii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grey Ii ducks under a wild hook from Surov.
We've been told by Grey Ii's head coaches at Loucademia muito crazy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Surov checks a low kick from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grey Ii punishes Surov's body with a nice straight punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Surov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Grey Ii tries a low kick but Surov avoids it.
Grey Ii throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey Ii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Surov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Grey Ii.
Grey Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Grey Ii tries to sprawl but Surov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Surov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grey Ii slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grey Ii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grey Ii keeping moving, preventing Surov from controlling successfully.
Grey Ii lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Surov!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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!
Grey Ii tries to control but Surov wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Grey Ii tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gunmetal Grey Ii wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Grey Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grey Ii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Alexei Surov has been cut.
Surov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grey Ii.
Nice shot by Surov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii throws out a loose jab but Surov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grey Ii stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grey Ii wants it to stay on the feet.
Surov looks to land a right hand but Grey Ii moved out of range.
Surov looks to throw the jab but Grey Ii is out of range.
Surov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Surov connects with a body shot.
Surov scores with the left hand. Grey Ii knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Surov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grey Ii.
Surov throws a low kick, looking for Grey Ii's leg but Grey Ii calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Grey Ii misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunmetal Grey Ii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Surov's cut.
That's time! Grey Ii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A low kick from Surov is predictable there
and Grey Ii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Surov's knee momentarily.
Grey Ii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Surov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grey Ii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grey Ii, right into the meat.
Surov cracks Grey Ii with a good jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grey Ii lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Surov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Surov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grey Ii loads up on a big right hand but Surov slips the punch.
Grey Ii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Surov slips under a jab from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grey Ii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grey Ii tries to land a front kick but Surov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Surov misses with a body shot.
Surov goes for a double leg but Grey Ii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grey Ii continues to drive forward.
Grey Ii tries to throw a body punch but Surov avoids it by throwing Grey Ii back against the cage.
Grey Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Surov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Surov trying to control the position but instead, Grey Ii has worked for underhooks and has pushed Surov into the cage.
Surov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grey Ii lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grey Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Surov is trying to break free.
Grey Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grey Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grey Ii tries to work over Surov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grey Ii blocking some punches.
A short left from Grey Ii.
Surov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grey Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Surov.
Nice body punch from Grey Ii.
Surov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch on the inside from Grey Ii fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Grey Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Surov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gunmetal Grey Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Surov.
Grey Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Grey Ii fails to land.
Surov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grey Ii is trying to maintain a safe position but Surov gets an underhook and turns Grey Ii into the cage.
Surov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Surov blocking some punches.
Surov struggles to land a body shot inside as Grey Ii controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Grey Ii.
Surov blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey Ii stalling the fight.
Grey Ii working aggressively here.
Surov is looking to control Grey Ii's arms but Grey Ii gets an underhook and turns him. Now Surov has his back to the cage.
Grey Ii is looking to control Surov's arms but Surov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grey Ii has his back to the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grey Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gunmetal Grey Ii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Surov stalling against the cage.
Surov blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grey Ii.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grey Ii.
Come on Grey Ii - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Grey Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunmetal Grey Ii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Surov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Grey Ii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Surov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grey Ii. Grey Ii obviously looking to wear him down.
Surov shoots for a double leg takedown but Grey Ii sprawls well. He's pushed Surov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grey Ii's corner calls for a 1-2. Grey Ii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Surov lands the left hand.
Surov lands with a nice body punch.
Surov avoids the head kick by Grey Ii.
Grey Ii throws a front kick aimed at Surov's knee but Surov avoids it well.
Surov scores with a jab to the body.
Surov scores with the left hand. Grey Ii knows he should have avoided that one.
Grey Ii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gunmetal Grey Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Surov misses the body punch
and Grey Ii counters with a thumping low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey Ii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Grey Ii.
Surov shoots in looking for a takedown but Grey Ii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Surov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Surov thows a body shot but no joy.
Surov misses with an uppercut. Grey Ii saw that one coming.
Surov blocks a jab.
Grey Ii thows a leg kick but Surov checks it

and Surov counters with a takedown into side control.
Grey Ii wants to control but Surov postures up.
Surov trying to control the action but Grey Ii is working from the bottom.
Alexei Surov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Grey Ii gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey Ii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Surov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Surov's back!
Surov tries to roll but Grey Ii sticks to his back.
Even with his hooks in, Grey Ii manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Surov is trying to break free.
Gunmetal Grey Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii has good solid back control here.
Grey Ii has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Grey Ii keeps control of the position as Surov tries to break free.
Surov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surov tries to escape the position.
Grey Ii controlling the position well here. Surov rolled but Grey Ii kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Grey Ii avoiding Surov 's attempts to control his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grey Ii is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gunmetal Grey Ii.
Well Grey Ii 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunmetal Grey Ii!
After winning the bout, Gunmetal Grey Ii thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.