PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeidren Cheeseburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dorian Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cheeseburger
vs
Grey

175 cm
19
153 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

169 cm
23
152 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeidren Cheeseburger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dorian Grey!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheeseburger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grey.
Cheeseburger with a lazy takedown attempt

and Grey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grey.
Grey wants to control from the top but Cheeseburger keeps moving.
Cheeseburger is looking to stand up but Grey isn't so interested in that idea.
Grey wants to pass the guard but Cheeseburger is keeping the position.
Grey pushes down on Cheeseburger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Grey prevents Cheeseburger from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cheeseburger kicks Grey off and gets back to his feet.
Cheeseburger tries for a takedown but Grey circles away easily

and Grey counters with a takedown into side control.
Grey is looking to take a break and control but Cheeseburger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Grey goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cheeseburger rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Grey's guard! Nice work there by Cheeseburger!
Cheeseburger stops Grey from standing up.
Cheeseburger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheeseburger trying to control but Grey is working from the bottom.

Grey wriggles free and stands up.
Cheeseburger doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Grey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeidren Cheeseburger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grey moves nicely into side control.
Grey prevents Cheeseburger from escaping the position.

Grey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cheeseburger throws Grey to one side and escapes!

Cheeseburger shoots in and bounces Grey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cheeseburger stops Grey from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Grey uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cheeseburger has his takedown stuffed

and Grey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Grey is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey won't let Cheeseburger get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Grey is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cheeseburger has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cheeseburger!
Cheeseburger wants to control from the top but Grey keeps moving.
Cheeseburger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheeseburger is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheeseburger is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cheeseburger wants to control from the top but Grey keeps moving.
Cheeseburger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dorian Grey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cheeseburger with a lazy takedown attempt

and Grey counters with a single leg into guard. Cheeseburger didn't expect that.
Grey wants to pass the guard but Cheeseburger is keeping the position.
Cheeseburger wants to stand up but Grey is controlling him.
Grey advances position into side control!
Grey creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cheeseburger sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cheeseburger is not content to let Grey control the position.

Grey tries for a kimura but Cheeseburger is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Grey swings around for an armbar but Cheeseburger sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grey's guard.
Cheeseburger looking to sit in guard and control but Grey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cheeseburger wants to stand up but Grey is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grey works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Grey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cheeseburger is trying to stand up here but Grey is controlling him well.
Grey wants to pass to mount but Cheeseburger is defending the position.
Grey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Grey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cheeseburger defends it well.
Grey is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey stops Cheeseburger from getting back to his feet.
Cheeseburger is in trouble now - Grey has advanced to mount!
Cheeseburger wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Cheeseburger is controlling an arm, preventing Grey from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Cheeseburger squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Grey working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cheeseburger wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Grey thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Grey goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cheeseburger turns into him and now he's in Grey's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cheeseburger won't allow Grey to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dorian Grey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cheeseburger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Cheeseburger wants to clinch

and Grey counters with a single leg into guard. Cheeseburger didn't expect that.
Grey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cheeseburger wants to get back to his feet but Grey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Grey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cheeseburger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grey trying to control the action but Cheeseburger is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grey goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cheeseburger rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Grey's guard! Nice work there by Cheeseburger!
Cheeseburger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grey can't keep his opponent in guard - Cheeseburger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cheeseburger stops Grey from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cheeseburger is pressing down on Grey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grey is holding on for now.
Cheeseburger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cheeseburger wants to pass the guard but Grey is defending well.
Grey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cheeseburger in particular looking to stall.
Dorian Grey has got the better of the ground game so far.

Grey kicks off Cheeseburger and gets to his feet.
Cheeseburger tries to bum rush Grey with a series of wild strikes but Grey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cheeseburger shoots and misses

and Grey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grey.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey wants to pass the guard but Cheeseburger is keeping the position.

Grey drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cheeseburger dives on top into guard.
Cheeseburger wants to control from the top but Grey keeps moving.
Cheeseburger stops Grey from standing up.
Cheeseburger passes Grey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jeidren Cheeseburger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cheeseburger moves nicely into side control.
Cheeseburger is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cheeseburger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Cheeseburger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Grey wants to get back to his feet but Cheeseburger drags him back down.
An elbow from Cheeseburger crashes against the mat.
Dorian Grey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cheeseburger is looking to take a break and control but Grey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cheeseburger misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dorian Grey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dorian Grey!