PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edilberto Nestuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nestuta comes to the cage accompanied by Friday - Rebecca Black. The crowd seem to be enjoying Grayson's choice of entrance music: Crazy Train by Ozzy Osborne. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Nestuta
vs
Grayson

196 cm
25
165 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

171 cm
25
156 lbs
13 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edilberto Nestuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Grayson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nestuta clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nestuta throws an elbow but misses.
Grayson lands a nice shot to the body.
Grayson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nestuta lands an elbow that stopped Grayson in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Marcus Grayson has been cut.
Nestuta takes a shot to the head.
Nestuta lands a nice elbow.
Grayson avoids a wild elbow strike from Nestuta.
Grayson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nestuta blocks it with crossed arms.
Grayson misses with a body punch.
Nestuta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Grayson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nestuta clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nestuta looking very determined here, making life difficult for Grayson.
Grayson missing with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grayson throws strikes from the back but Nestuta rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Nestuta.
Nestuta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson wants to pass the guard but Nestuta is keeping the position.
Grayson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grayson throws and elbow that misses. Nestuta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grayson's guard. Nice move by Nestuta!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grayson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nestuta is aware though and is defending well.

Grayson has his foot on Nestuta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nestuta works his way back into a safe position though.
Nestuta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Grayson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nestuta is one step ahead there.
Grayson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nestuta's guard.
Nestuta really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grayson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nestuta is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson looking to sit in guard and control but Nestuta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Grayson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nestuta defends well.

Grayson is working an open guard so Nestuta takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nestuta doesn't manage to clinch there - Grayson circles away.
Marcus Grayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grayson misses with a body punch

and Nestuta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nestuta.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nestuta throws an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson takes an elbow to the temple.
Nestuta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grayson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grayson wants a takedown.
Grayson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nestuta prevents a body shot from Grayson.
Nestuta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grayson's defenses.
Nestuta connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grayson's face.
Grayson scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grayson lands with a right to the head.
Grayson goes for a takedown attempt but Nestuta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grayson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nestuta.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grayson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nestuta moves away.
Nestuta lands with a nice body punch.
Nestuta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grayson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcus Grayson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Grayson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nestuta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grayson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nestuta tries to clinch up
and Grayson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grayson misses with a left hand
and Nestuta counters with a thumping low kick.
Grayson throws a body kick that misses.
Grayson missing with a left hand there. Nestuta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grayson is defended easily by Nestuta.
Grayson throws an overhand right that lands on Nestuta's shoulder, as Nestuta tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grayson is defended easily by Nestuta.
Nestuta has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nestuta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Edilberto Nestuta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson throws a hook but Nestuta blocks it.
Nestuta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grayson throws out the jab.
Grayson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grayson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grayson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grayson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grayson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Nestuta has closed the distance and engaged Grayson in a clinch.
Nestuta lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nestuta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grayson's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nestuta landing knees to the head.
Grayson can't find room to land a body shot as Nestuta controls the action.
Grayson works on Nestuta's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grayson tries to work over Nestuta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Grayson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Nestuta.
Grayson avoids a wild elbow strike from Nestuta.
Grayson tries to throw a body punch but Nestuta avoids it by throwing Grayson back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nestuta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nestuta throws an elbow that misses.
Grayson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nestuta throws an elbow that misses.
Nestuta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grayson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nestuta backwards.
Grayson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nestuta is defending well for now.
Grayson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grayson working hard to break the clinch.
Grayson tries to circle away but Nestuta has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nestuta lands an elbow that stopped Grayson in his tracks for a moment.
Nestuta with a knee to the head.
Grayson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grayson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nestuta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grayson's defenses.
Grayson lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Grayson breaks from the clinch.
Grayson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nestuta wants to clinch but Grayson slips to the side

and Grayson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nestuta's guard.
Nestuta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grayson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grayson throws a strike but Nestuta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Grayson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nestuta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nestuta decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grayson. Nestuta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grayson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nestuta moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grayson checks a leg kick.
Nestuta tries to clinch but Grayson moves out of range.
Grayson checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grayson misses with a few strikes there.
Nestuta lands with a kick to the temple. Grayson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grayson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nestuta tries to avoid it but Grayson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nestuta to the ground. Nestuta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marcus Grayson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marcus Grayson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Nestuta throws a head kick but Grayson moves out of range.
A slow jab from Grayson misses its intended target.
Nestuta moves in looking to clinch but Grayson pushes him off.
A jab from Grayson misses.
Nestuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grayson.
Grayson catches Nestuta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nestuta wants to clinch
and Grayson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Nestuta instigates a clinch.
Nestuta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grayson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grayson blocks the elbow strike.
Nestuta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grayson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nestuta looking to throw knees to the head but Grayson is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nestuta prevents the takedown attempt.
Grayson digs a right hand into Nestuta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nestuta's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Grayson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nestuta misses with a body kick.
Grayson lands with an uppercut that bounces Nestuta off the cage and back into rage.
Nestuta misses with a body shot.
Grayson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nestuta circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grayson, as that shot connected.
Nestuta wants to clinch up but Grayson keeps it at a distance.
Nestuta wants to clinch.
Jab by Grayson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nestuta is looking to clinch but Grayson is avoiding it.
Nestuta tries to clinch up.
Nestuta wants to clinch up but Grayson keeps it at a distance.
Grayson connects with the punch.
Nestuta blocks a head kick by Grayson.

Grayson looking to score a takedown here. Nestuta is defending well but Grayson drives through and ends up in Nestuta's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grayson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marcus Grayson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grayson lands a couple of elbows.
Grayson wants to control from the top but Nestuta keeps moving.
Grayson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson is looking to work some ground and pound but Nestuta has wrist control.
Grayson is looking to work some ground and pound but Nestuta has wrist control.
Grayson trying to move into half guard but instead Nestuta has managed to sweep!

Grayson looking for a guillotine here but Nestuta defends easily.
Marcus Grayson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grayson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Nestuta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grayson dives on top into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nestuta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nestuta keeping moving, preventing Grayson from controlling successfully.
Grayson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grayson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nestuta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grayson is stalling in the full guard.
Grayson trying to control but Nestuta is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Grayson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grayson 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Grayson!