PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Genki Dama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mel Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dama
vs
Gray

157 cm
20
156 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

170 cm
28
150 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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, Genki Dama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mel Gray!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray lands a right hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Dama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Dama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gray.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dama.
Dama throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dama scoring well with a low kick there.
Dama throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Gray.
Dama lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gray throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dama.
Gray misses with a double jab.
Gray throws a lazy right hand but Dama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dama. Dama obviously looking to wear him down.
Gray misses with an attempted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Dama.
Crunch! Dama slams his shin into Gray's torso.
Gray blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gray looks gassed!
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray blocks a head kick by Dama.
Gray slips under a jab.
Dama looks to score with a jab to the body but Gray is just out of range.
Dama lands a nice looking body kick.
Dama throws a leg kick which misses Gray's front leg but catches the back leg as Gray tries to avoid it.
Gray looks to throw a body kick
and Dama counters with an inside leg kick.
Dama lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gray takes a step back to recover.
Dama moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dama.
Gray has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dama.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dama!
Dama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gray takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gray takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dama throws a head kick that misses.
Gray tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Dama.
Mel Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dama throws a head kick that half lands.
Dama falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Dama scores with a nice body kick.
Dama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dama throws the kick towards the body but Gray avoids it.
Dama connects with an inside leg kick.
Dama throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dama lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gray takes a step back to recover.
Dama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gray if he has to take too many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gray takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gray blocks the body kick.
Dama misses with a head kick.
Dama throws a push kick but Gray slaps the foot to one side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dama!
Gray has a takedown stuffed.
Dama lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dama scores with a decent looking hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dama.
Dama throws a head kick that half lands.
A punch combination from Dama misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dama throws a wild body kick that Gray sees coming a mile off.
Dama thumps Gray with a low kick.
Dama throws a lazy right hand but Gray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Dama lands but Gray takes it in his stride.
Gray moves out of range as Dama throws a body kick.
Dama tries to land a front kick but Gray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dama fakes the leg kick and cracks Gray in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Genki Dama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dama is looking to clinch but Gray is avoiding it.
Dama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gray finds it's way round the side to connect with Dama's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Genki Dama dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dama sprawls well. Dama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gray gets slowly back to his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dama - that will leave a mark!
Gray throws a body punch but Dama moves out of range.
Dama drops his hands momentarily and Gray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dama staying out of range there.
Dama lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gray will feel that in the morning.
Dama keeps Gray at a distance using the push kick.
Dama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gray can do to turn this around?
Dama lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gray will feel that in the morning.
Dama throws a push kick but Gray slaps the foot to one side.
Dama connects with an inside leg kick.
Gray takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gray momentarily.
Gray is breathing heavily.
Dama scores with a kick to the body.
Dama chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Dama finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dama misses with a few strikes there.
Dama throws a sloppy head kick and Gray moves out of range easily.
Dama scores with a head kick. Gray tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dama.
Dama throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gray misses the jab.
Dama lands a jab.
Dama misses with a body kick.
Dama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gray.
Gray throws a right and a left that Dama avoids nicely.
Gray missing with a left hand there. Dama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dama scores with a nice body kick.
Dama tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray fails to land the takedown.
Dama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gray lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dama throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dama.
Gray stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dama.
Dama throws a head kick that Gray semi-blocks.
Gray moves out of range as Dama throws a body kick.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dama throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gray's head.
Gray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gray thuds a left hand into Dama's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray blocks a head kick by Dama.
A swing and a miss from Gray.
Gray tries a low kick but Dama avoids it.
Dama throws a head kick but Gray moves out of range.
A jab from Dama finds it's way through Gray's defenses.
A shot to the liver by Gray. Beautiful body shot.
Genki Dama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dama scores with a body shot.
Gray works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Dama misses its intended target.

Gray shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dama napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dama manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gray's best efforts.
Gray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gray lands strikes from half guard.
Dama might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dama trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dama keeps working.
Gray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gray.
Gray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Gray is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gray wants to control but Dama is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gray is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gray trying to control the action but Dama is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Genki Dama dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Dama avoids a kick to the body.
Gray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dama tries to avoid it but Gray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dama to the ground. Dama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Dama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Dama.
Genki Dama is winning the standup battle so far.
Dama moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dama moves in looking to clinch but Gray pushes him off.
Dama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dama moves out of range of the body kick from Gray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gray.
Dama thows a body kick. Gray tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gray throws a right and a left that Dama avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama misses with a head kick.
Dama scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gray misses with a straight left.
Gray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gray fails with a takedown attempt.
Genki Dama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mel Gray.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dama.
Dama scores with a hook.
Dama pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gray back to the cage. Dama follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gray.
Gray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dama throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice shot lands for Dama.
Dama throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crunch! Dama slams his shin into Gray's torso.
Nice shot by Dama.
Dama lands a right hook to the body.
Dama thumps Gray with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Dama there.
Dama throws a push kick but Gray slaps the foot to one side.
Gray avoids the head kick by Dama.
Dama tries to land a front kick but Gray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gray's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gray avoids the head kick by Dama.
Horrible takedown by Gray or perhaps it was just good defense by Dama which made him look bad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Dama.
A head kick misses from Dama.
Dama lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws an overhand right that lands on Dama's shoulder, as Dama tries to avoid the shot.
Gray misses with an uppercut. Dama saw that one coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gray crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dama - the referee stops the clock and Gray gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dama. Gray manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gray throws a hook but Dama avoids it easily.
Dama moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dama scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Dama.
Dama throws a nice looking combination but Gray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gray shoots in looking for a takedown. Dama tries to sprawl out of it but Gray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dama thows a body kick. Gray tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gray moves out of range of the body kick from Dama.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dama does it's job there.
A big right from Gray misses.
Dama tries a head kick but it misses.
Dama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Genki Dama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dama connects with a high kick.
Dama feints and then cracks Gray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gray down.
Gray throws a sloppy body shot
and Dama counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gray blocks a head kick by Dama.
A head kick from Dama lands but Gray takes it in his stride.
Gray looks to land a combination but Dama avoids it well.
Dama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gray's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mel Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dama.
Gray throws a series of punches but Dama avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Genki Dama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dama, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genki Dama!