PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Cid Pasamasid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Grey
vs
Cid Pasamasid

180 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, El Cid Pasamasid!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pasamasid is defended easily by Grey.
Grey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pasamasid swivels and escapes.
As Grey backs off Pasamasid throws a huge counter combo but Grey manages to avoid it all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grey. Pasamasid does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasamasid takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grey.
A lazy body kick from Grey
and Pasamasid counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pasamasid needs to keep his hands up - Grey had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey throws a right hand that Pasamasid ducks under and follows up with a left that Pasamasid also avoids with ease.
Pasamasid tries to counter with a clinch but Grey shakes him off and moves away.
Grey misses with a kick to the body.
Grey fails with the takedown.
Pasamasid is looking for the big counter here.
Grey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pasamasid counters with a nice body shot.
Grey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pasamasid sprawls well. Pasamasid wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grey gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Grey. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pasamasid changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey is looking for a sweep.
Pasamasid wants to control for a moment but Grey uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Grey is looking to improve his position.
Grey is trying to control but can't.
Pasamasid trying to control the action but Grey is working from the bottom.
Pasamasid is nestled in close to Grey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasamasid perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pasamasid slips a nice elbow through Grey's hands, connecting with Grey's forehead.
Grey wants to improve his position but Pasamasid is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pasamasid is looking to advance position but Grey won't allow it.
Grey trying to control from the bottom.
Pasamasid slows the pace down in half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grey swinging wildly here.
Pasamasid stuffs the takedown.
Pasamasid fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Grey.
Grey backing away here, and Pasamasid unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

Grey moves into range and clinches up with Pasamasid.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pasamasid stops a takedown attempt from Grey.
Grey is breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pasamasid looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but El Cid Pasamasid will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Grey throws a right and a left that Pasamasid avoids nicely.
Grey darts in looking for a takedown but Pasamasid gets double underhooks and turns Grey into the cage.
Grey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pasamasid sprawls well. Pasamasid wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grey gets slowly back to his feet.
Pasamasid stuffs the takedown attempt from Grey. Grey gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Grey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasamasid misses with a body shot.
Pasamasid shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Grey misses the target.
Grey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasamasid darts in trying to clinch

so Grey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pasamasid wants to sweep here but Grey controlling him for the moment.
Pasamasid wants to stand and escape but Grey is having none of it.
Grey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pasamasid working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pasamasid has a closed guard, preventing Grey from standing up.
Pasamasid working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey passes Pasamasid's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pasamasid manages to get to full guard.
Pasamasid looking to control.
Grey wants to pass the guard but Pasamasid is keeping the position.
Grey trying to control the position from guard on top but Pasamasid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pasamasid trying to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grey has closed the distance and engaged Pasamasid in a clinch.
Pasamasid has had enough of the clinch but Grey keeps him there for the moment.

Grey decides to pull guard.
Grey wants to stand but Pasamasid is controlling the position.

Grey has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pasamasid is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Pasamasid is trying to drag Grey to the mat but Grey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Grey manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasamasid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grey.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pasamasid! But no joy.
Grey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pasamasid defends it nicely.
Pasamasid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pasamasid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Grey forces Pasamasid back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Grey dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Grey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pasamasid can do to turn this around?
Pasamasid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pasamasid tries to clinch there but Grey circles away.
Anderson Grey is winning the standup battle so far.
Grey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pasamasid counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pasamasid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grey manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Pasamasid. No joy for Grey on that attempt.
Pasamasid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pasamasid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey shoots in looking for a takedown. Pasamasid tries to sprawl out of it but Grey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pasamasid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey has a takedown stuffed.
Pasamasid is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Grey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Grey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Pasamasid clinches up with Grey and pushes him back against the cage.

Grey breaks the clinch.
Grey tries to clinch up but Pasamasid circles away and keeps his distance.

Pasamasid pushes Grey up against the cage in a clinch.
Grey jumps guard but Pasamasid stands there with Grey around his waist. Grey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grey is pressed up against the cage. Pasamasid has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grey down to the mat. Grey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pasamasid blocks the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasamasid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pasamasid changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pasamasid. Pasamasid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grey wants to clinch up but Pasamasid keeps it at a distance.
Grey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pasamasid is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grey rather than just go for the knockout.
Grey misses with a takedown
and Pasamasid counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anderson Grey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasamasid looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grey is fending him off so far but Pasamasid persists. Nope, Grey circles away and we're back to standing.
Grey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pasamasid feints the counter takedown.
Grey dives in for a single leg takedown but Pasamasid sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Pasamasid clinches up with Grey and pushes him back against the cage.
Grey lands a nice shot to the body.
Grey tries to pull guard but Pasamasid won't allow it.
Grey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pasamasid is trying to break the clinch but Grey has him pressed against the cage.
Grey is trying to pull guard but Pasamasid has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pasamasid is defending well.
Pasamasid tries to break the clinch but Grey is controlling the position.
Grey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pasamasid's efforts to push away.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pasamasid as Grey tries to tie him up.

Pasamasid jumps guard.
Pasamasid wants to control the position but Grey says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Grey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pasamasid is trying to control but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
El Cid Pasamasid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pasamasid 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anderson Grey!