PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matsufubu Rofuru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rofuru comes into the arena with Tetsuya Komuro - Speed 2 blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Rofuru
vs
Graves

172 cm
28
164 lbs
12 - 5 - 1

180 cm
28
161 lbs
18 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matsufubu Rofuru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Graves!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves slips under a jab.
Graves dodges the punch combination from Rofuru.
Graves throws a series of strikes that have Rofuru backpedaling.
Rofuru misses with a wild body shot.
Rofuru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rofuru keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Graves. No joy for Rofuru on that attempt.
Nice jab there from Rofuru.

Graves takes the fight into the clinch.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Rofuru tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Graves just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rofuru has Graves pressed against the cage.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rofuru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rofuru tries to stall but Graves uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rofuru tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rofuru.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Rofuru.
Rofuru digs a right hand underneath Graves's ribcage. Graves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graves is working for takedown but Rofuru is calmly controlling the position for now.
Graves misses with some punches.
Rofuru blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves is trying to drag Rofuru to the mat but Rofuru just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matsufubu Rofuru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustav Graves.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rofuru's elbow.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.

Rofuru ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rofuru no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Rofuru looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Rofuru is keeping the position.
Rofuru keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Rofuru tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rofuru keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves advances position into side control!
Graves working the ground and pound but Rofuru is defending the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves wants to take a breather but Rofuru manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Graves.
Graves trying to control but Rofuru is working from the bottom.
Graves is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rofuru can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Graves controls the pace.
Graves with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rofuru looking for a sweep. Not yet Rofuru, not yet.
Graves's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Graves wants to control from the top but Rofuru keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gustav Graves.
Graves works over Rofuru's head and body with a nice combination.
Rofuru scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gustav Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rofuru.
Graves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rofuru is fending him off so far but Graves persists. Nope, Rofuru circles away and we're back to standing.
Rofuru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graves.
Graves throws a series of punches but Rofuru moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rofuru.
Graves thuds a left hand into Rofuru's body.
Graves lands with an uppercut that bounces Rofuru off the cage and back into rage.
Good shot there by Graves.
Rofuru staying out of range there.

Graves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rofuru cracks Graves with a nice body shot.
Rofuru taking a breather.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rofuru fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Rofuru.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Graves.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves misses with some punches.
Rofuru has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.

Rofuru drags the fight down to the ground.
Graves trying to control but Rofuru is working from the bottom.
Rofuru looking for a sweep. Not yet Rofuru, not yet.
Graves advances to half guard.
Graves trying to control from Rofuru's half guard. Rofuru has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rofuru tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rofuru is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rofuru avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graves is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Graves dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Graves fails with the takedown
and Rofuru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Graves thinking.
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Graves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rofuru counters with a nice leg kick.
Graves with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Graves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Graves throws a nice looking combination but Rofuru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A clash of legs there as Graves blocks the low kick.
Graves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Graves tries to clinch but Rofuru moves away

and Rofuru counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Graves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Graves is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Graves is trying is best to control the position here.
Rofuru wants to pass the guard but Graves is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rofuru is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Graves wants to control but Rofuru is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Rofuru has control of the leg.
Rofuru missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rofuru wants to pass to mount but Graves is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Graves trying to hold on to Rofuru's head to control him but Rofuru postures up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gustav Graves wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rofuru has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Graves finds it's way round the side to connect with Rofuru's head.
Gustav Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graves fails with a takedown attempt.
Rofuru shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rofuru ducks under a wild hook from Graves.

Graves moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rofuru pulls his leg out and moves away.
Matsufubu Rofuru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustav Graves.
Rofuru falls off balance throwing a combination

and Graves counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Graves.
Rofuru keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rofuru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graves is one step ahead there.
Rofuru is trying to keep Graves in close.
Graves controlling from the top position.

Graves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves won't allow Rofuru to sweep him here.
Graves wants to control from the top but Rofuru keeps moving.
Rofuru is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Graves trying to control but Rofuru is working from the bottom.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gustav Graves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rofuru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Graves dips to his left and cracks Rofuru with an uppercut!
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Rofuru slips the punch.
Rofuru swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rofuru looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Graves wants to land a leg kick but Rofuru is out of range.
Rofuru throws a big shot that misses.
Graves pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rofuru is out of range and Graves settles back down.
Rofuru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Rofuru misses with a low kick.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Graves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Graves throws a series of strikes that have Rofuru backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves looks to land a combination but Rofuru avoids it well.

Graves closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Rofuru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rofuru tries to pull guard but Graves won't allow it.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rofuru blocking some punches.
Rofuru tries to pull guard but Graves won't allow it.
Graves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rofuru pulls his leg out and moves away.
Graves avoids the body shot from Rofuru.
Rofuru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rofuru counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Graves.
Rofuru has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rofuru keeps the fight on the outside.
Rofuru swings away with a body shot that misses
and Graves counters with a nice body shot.

Graves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rofuru, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rofuru.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Gustav Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rofuru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves prevents a body shot from Rofuru.
A body shot lands from Rofuru.
Rofuru is trying to maintain a safe position but Graves gets an underhook and turns Rofuru into the cage.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Rofuru's head.
Graves tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matsufubu Rofuru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustav Graves.
Graves prevents a body shot from Rofuru.
Rofuru misses with the head strike.
Rofuru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rofuru.
Rofuru tries to pull guard but Graves won't allow it.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rofuru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rofuru throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Rofuru.
Rofuru misses with a body punch.
Rofuru misses with a punch to the body.
Rofuru content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rofuru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rofuru.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Rofuru.

Rofuru pulls guard effortlessly.
Matsufubu Rofuru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rofuru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graves is one step ahead there.
Graves trying to control but Rofuru is working from the bottom.
Graves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rofuru wants to sweep here but Graves controlling him for the moment.
Graves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rofuru's guard.
Rofuru is looking to control Graves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rofuru avoid being mounted?
Graves sitting and controlling from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graves has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Graves!