PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jak Progresso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grayson comes into the arena with Crazy Train by Ozzy Osborne blaring out of the sound system. Progresso is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dance Hall Days. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Grayson
vs
Progresso

171 cm
20
156 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

167 cm
21
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Nemesis Cage Clothing
Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Grayson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jak Progresso!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grayson throws a combination. Progresso tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Progresso avoids a kick to the body.
Grayson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Progresso.
Grayson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Progresso.
Grayson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Progresso.
Grayson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grayson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Progresso thumps Grayson with a low kick.
Grayson walks into a stiff left hand from Progresso.
Progresso drops his hands momentarily and Grayson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Progresso wants to slow Grayson down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Grayson misses.
Grayson ducks under a wild hook from Progresso.
A big left from Grayson misses.

Progresso rushes Grayson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Progresso throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Progresso.
Grayson lands a shot to the body.
Grayson dodges an elbow strike from Progresso.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson misses with the head strike.
Grayson throws a punch but it's blocked by Progresso.
Grayson throws a punch but it's blocked by Progresso.
Grayson has a couple of punches blocked by Progresso.
Progresso creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grayson's defenses.

It looks like Marcus Grayson has been cut.
Progresso using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grayson misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Progresso throws an elbow but misses.
Progresso creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Progresso trying to land knees to the body.
Grayson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Progresso digs a right hand into Grayson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grayson's gas tank.
Progresso throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Progresso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grayson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Progresso misses.

Progresso has managed to clinch.
Grayson working aggressively here.
Progresso lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Progresso blocking some punches.
Grayson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Progresso's elbow.
Progresso lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Progresso works on Grayson's body with a couple of short punches.
Progresso is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grayson throws a head punch that misses.
Progresso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Progresso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Progresso blocking some punches.
Grayson misses with the head strike.
Progresso looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grayson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Grayson.
Grayson blocks the elbow strike.
Progresso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grayson blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grayson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Progresso just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grayson's brow.
Progresso misses with a knee to the head.
Grayson avoids the elbow strike from Progresso, against the cage.
Grayson managing to block the knees to the body from Progresso.
A hook to the body from Progresso.
A short right from Grayson on the inside.
A hook to the body from Grayson.
Grayson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Grayson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grayson.
A shot in the inside from Grayson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grayson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Progresso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grayson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Progresso misses.
Progresso lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Progresso clinches.
Grayson is trying to break the clinch but Progresso is controlling him.
Grayson lands with a light punch inside.
Progresso pushes off an throws an elbow but Grayson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grayson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Progresso pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Progresso.
Grayson lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Grayson.
Progresso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grayson takes an elbow to the temple.
Grayson blocks an elbow strike.
Progresso lands with a right to the head.
Grayson lands an uppercut.
Progresso throws an elbow that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Progresso.
Grayson lands a body punch.
Progresso looks gassed!
Progresso lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grayson avoiding damage as Progresso throws knees to the body.
Grayson pushes Progresso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grayson fails to land.
Progresso with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grayson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grayson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grayson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Progresso has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Progresso.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson lands with a left to the head.
Progresso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Progresso.
Grayson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Progresso backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grayson.
Grayson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Progresso tries a knee to the head but Grayson blocks it.
Progresso creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grayson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Progresso connects with a knee to the head.
Grayson lands with a light punch inside.
Grayson misses with the head strike.
Grayson is leaning against Progresso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grayson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Progresso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grayson throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Progresso throws an elbow but misses.
Grayson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Progresso.
Grayson dodges an elbow strike from Progresso.
Grayson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grayson has a couple of punches blocked by Progresso.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grayson.

Grayson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Progresso tries to clinch there but Grayson circles away.
Progresso slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Grayson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Grayson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Grayson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Grayson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marcus Grayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grayson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Progresso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Progresso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Progresso misses with an uppercut. Grayson saw that one coming.
Grayson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Progresso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grayson somewhat.
Grayson throws a jab when Progresso was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Grayson gets a takedown into half guard.
Grayson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Progresso is trying to get back to full guard.
Progresso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grayson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grayson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Progresso is refusing to be controlled, as Grayson sits in half guard.
Progresso trying to hold on to Grayson's head to control him but Grayson postures up.
Well, if Grayson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Progresso is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Progresso can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grayson throws an overhand right that lands on Progresso's shoulder, as Progresso tries to avoid the shot.
Grayson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Progresso to score with a decent uppercut.
Progresso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marcus Grayson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grayson throws a jab but it's blocked by Progresso.
Progresso misses with a hook.
Grayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grayson misses with a wild combination.
Grayson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Progresso as he avoids it easily.

Progresso has taken the fight to the clinch.
Progresso connects with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Progresso.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Progresso lands a body shot.
Jak Progresso seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Progresso throws an elbow but it misses.
Grayson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grayson works on Progresso's body with a couple of short punches.
Progresso misses with a knee strike.
Progresso lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grayson avoids a wild elbow strike from Progresso.
With the fighters up against the cage, Progresso throws an elbow but misses.
Grayson lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grayson blocks an elbow strike from Progresso.
Progresso tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grayson avoids it.
Progresso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grayson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Progresso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Progresso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Grayson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jak Progresso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Progresso takes one to the side of the head.
Grayson lands with a hook. Progresso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grayson checks a leg kick.
Grayson loads up on a big right hand but Progresso slips the punch.
Grayson throws a combination that misses
and Progresso counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Progresso on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Progresso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grayson throws out the jab.
Grayson keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheers as Grayson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Progresso doesn't seem phased though.
Grayson takes a swing at Progresso's ribcage but misses.
Grayson throws the left hand but Progresso avoids the punch easily.
Progresso misses with a series of wild punches.
Grayson lands with a shot to the body.
Progresso finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grayson misses with a wild combination.
Grayson throws a series of strikes that have Progresso backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Grayson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Grayson's cut.
That's time! Grayson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A big left from Progresso misses.
Progresso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grayson checks a low kick from Progresso.
Progresso takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grayson throws a series of punches but Progresso moves out of range.
Grayson throws a solid leg kick but Progresso takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grayson.
Grayson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Progresso. Progresso circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grayson slips under a jab from Progresso.
Progresso misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson thows a body shot but no joy.
Grayson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Progresso.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grayson!
Grayson misses with a wild body shot.
Grayson looks to land a right hand but Progresso moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Progresso.
Progresso throws an overhand right that lands on Grayson's shoulder, as Grayson tries to avoid the shot.
Grayson scores with a shot to the body.
Progresso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Progresso thuds his right hand into Grayson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grayson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Progresso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grayson moves away.
Progresso on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Progresso tries to clinch up.
Progresso misses with a wild body shot.
Grayson swinging wilding here.
Grayson with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Progresso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Progresso stuffs the takedown.
Grayson lands a jab to the nose.
Grayson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Progresso thows a body shot but no joy.
Progresso throws a jab when Grayson was well out of range.
Progresso is looking to land body kicks.
Progresso takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jab from Grayson.
Grayson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Progresso on the side of the head.
Progresso tries to score with a low kick but Grayson moves his leg out of the way.
Grayson misses the jab.
Progresso throws a hook but Grayson avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Progresso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Progresso misses with a straight right.
Grayson punishes Progresso's body with a nice straight punch.
Progresso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grayson.
Progresso throws out a leg kick but Grayson moves out of range and Progresso only half commits.
Grayson slips a jab and a cross from Progresso.
A combination from Grayson does no damage.
Grayson throws a body punch but Progresso moves out of range.
Grayson scores with a spinning back kick!
Progresso tries to clinch but Grayson is having none of it.
Marcus Grayson is winning the standup battle so far.
Grayson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Progresso walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grayson checks a leg kick.
Progresso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grayson.
Grayson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Progresso just misses with a punch to the body.
Grayson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Progresso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Progresso cracks a nice hook into Grayson's ribs.
Grayson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grayson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Grayson looks to land a right hand but Progresso moved out of range.
Grayson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Progresso throws out the jab.
Progresso with a jab.
Good work by Grayson as he checks the leg kick.
Grayson ducks under a wild hook from Progresso.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Grayson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grayson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Marcus Grayson!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Marcus Grayson!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Marcus Grayson!

Marcus Grayson wins by unanimous decision!