PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Graham (ranked 24328 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rita Stienis (ranked 4591 p4p, 390 weight class). Shane Graham has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Graham
vs
Stienis

201 cm
20
278 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

223 cm
24
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rita Stienis!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Graham scores with a takedown into Stienis's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham is stalling in the full guard.

Stienis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stienis striking off his back but it's not causing Graham any problems.

Stienis is looking for a triangle but Graham pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stienis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graham postures up.
Graham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stienis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Graham preventing the sweep.
Graham postures up in Stienis's guard and throws a big left but Stienis blocks it.
Graham lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Stienis is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Graham presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Graham has Stienis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stienis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Graham is trying to break free.

Graham decides to pull guard.
Stienis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Graham lands a decent punch to the body there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stienis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Graham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stienis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Graham keeping moving, preventing Stienis from controlling successfully.
Graham controlling Stienis's posture.
Graham tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stienis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt.
Stienis is looking to clinch but Graham is avoiding it.

Graham rushes Stienis and presses him up against the cage.
Stienis being controlled against the cage.
Stienis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Stienis jumps guard.
Graham trying to control but Stienis is working from the bottom.
Graham throwing strikes from guard but Stienis blocks nicely.
Graham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Graham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stienis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stienis working a defensive guard here.
Graham landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Graham dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Stienis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice combination there by Stienis.

It looks like Shane Graham has been cut.

Stienis drives through with a takedown into guard.

Graham pushes Stienis off and scrambles back to his feet.

Stienis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Graham's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Graham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Graham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stienis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Stienis is posturing up here but Graham has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Stienis tries to roll out but it's too tight and Stienis has to tap! Slick submission there by Graham!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Graham!