PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bayden Wood (ranked 2682 p4p, 310 weight class) and Husejn Gradascevic (ranked 3062 p4p, 344 weight class). Husejn Gradascevic acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Wood
vs
Gradascevic

178 cm
26
186 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

188 cm
25
197 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bayden Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Husejn Gradascevic!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wood throws a series of punches but Gradascevic moves out of range.
Gradascevic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wood doesn't manage to clinch there - Gradascevic circles away.

Wood tries to sprawl but Gradascevic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gradascevic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wood wants to get back to full guard.
Gradascevic content to control rather than advance.
Wood trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gradascevic connects with a nice short shot to Wood's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gradascevic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gradascevic slips a nice elbow through Wood's hands, connecting with Wood's forehead.
Ground and pound from Gradascevic.
Gradascevic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gradascevic trying to pass the guard but Wood defending well.
Gradascevic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wood has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gradascevic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gradascevic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gradascevic lands strikes from half guard.
Gradascevic working Wood over with strikes.
Gradascevic tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Wood has hold of Gradascevic's hands but Gradascevic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gradascevic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Wood looking for submissions off his back.
Wood taking some punishment here, with Gradascevic in his half guard.
Gradascevic working the head and body with strikes.
Gradascevic is nestled in close to Wood, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wood on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wood missing with punches from the bottom.
Wood is refusing to be controlled, as Gradascevic sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood trying to control here.
Gradascevic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gradascevic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Gradascevic.
Gradascevic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Wood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gradascevic pulls his head out easily.
Wood taking some punishment here, with Gradascevic in his half guard.

Wood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gradascevic pulls his head out easily.
Wood is looking to control Gradascevic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wood avoid being mounted?
Gradascevic drops an elbow to the side of Wood's head.
Gradascevic working over Wood with some ground and pound. Wood looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gradascevic is taking a breather. Wood says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wood looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Gradascevic there.
Wood is refusing to be controlled, as Gradascevic sits in half guard.
Wood has hold of Gradascevic's hands but Gradascevic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Wood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gradascevic pulls his head out easily.
Gradascevic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Gradascevic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Wood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gradascevic pulls his head out easily.
Gradascevic passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood is desperately trying to improve his position but Gradascevic has a good base and remains in mount.
Gradascevic lands a couple of good shots and Wood has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Gradascevic is landing with strikes from the back.
Gradascevic lands punches and elbows.

Gradascevic is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wood tries to roll but Gradascevic sticks to his back.
Gradascevic scores with punches from the back.
Gradascevic is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Wood up.
Gradascevic is hanging on to Wood's back as he tries to escape.
Gradascevic loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Wood hold on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood is trying to remain composed but Gradascevic is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

Wood is rocked!
Wood is really stuck here.
Oh Wood is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wood grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Gradascevic scoring with big shots to the body. Wood is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Wood was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Husejn Gradascevic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

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