PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veldrane Sengir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veldrane Sengir has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Sengir
vs
Grey

193 cm
33
248 lbs
13 - 15 - 0

180 cm
28
255 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Veldrane Sengir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sasha Grey!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grey closes the distance and clinches.

Grey is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sengir is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grey to the mat. Grey regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Grey looking for a guillotine here but Sengir defends easily.
Sengir controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sengir's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Grey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Grey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sengir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey wants to stand up but Sengir is controlling him.
Sengir will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sengir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sengir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sengir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

We're going to have a standup here because Veldrane Sengir wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Grey drives through and clinches with Sengir against the cage.
Grey landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've been hearing reports that Sengir has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sengir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sengir wants a takedown.
Sengir can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veldrane Sengir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Grey decides to pull guard.

Sengir drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grey dives on top into guard.
Sengir is breathing heavily.
Sengir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sengir keeping moving, preventing Grey from controlling successfully.
Grey throws a big right hand that misses.
Grey trying to control the position from guard on top but Sengir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grey postures up and lands a big shot to Sengir's brow.
Sengir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grey throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sengir has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Grey off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Grey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sengir pinned against the cage. Sengir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Sengir gets tackled into the cage by Grey. Grey maintains the clinch.
Sengir misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Grey.

It looks like Veldrane Sengir has been cut.
Grey lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Veldrane Sengir's cut is getting worse.
Grey tries for a takedown but Sengir manages to get underhooks.
Grey using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sengir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sengir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Grey breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grey.
Sengir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grey wants to clinch up but Sengir keeps it at a distance.
Sengir shoots and misses

and Grey counters with a shoot takedown. Sengir fights it but they end up in guard.
Grey postures up in Sengir's guard and throws a big left but Sengir blocks it.
Grey throwing strikes from guard but Sengir blocks nicely.
Grey throws an elbow that misses. Sengir uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grey's guard. Nice move by Sengir!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sengir trying to control the position from guard on top but Grey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sengir is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Grey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Veldrane Sengir's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Grey has closed the distance and engaged Sengir in a clinch.
Grey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sengir has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sengir is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grey to keep the fight standing.

Grey breaks the clinch.
Grey goes for a double leg but Sengir avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sengir continues to drive forward.

Grey pulls guard successfully.
Sengir controls from within his opponent's guard.
Grey is trying to keep Sengir in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sengir looks for a takedown but Grey sprawls well.
Grey wants to clinch up but Sengir keeps it at a distance.
Grey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Veldrane Sengir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Grey.
Grey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Grey clinches with his opponent.

Grey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Grey rushes Sengir and presses him up against the cage.
Sengir is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grey is defending well.
Grey using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grey lands an elbow inside that Sengir shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Grey.

Grey jumps into guard, dragging Sengir to the mat.
Grey wants to stand up but Sengir is controlling him.
Grey trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Grey working for a triangle but Sengir defends it easily.
Grey looking for a sweep. Not yet Grey, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sengir wants to control from the top but Grey keeps moving.
Grey is trying to keep Sengir in close.
Grey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sengir is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Veldrane Sengir wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sengir swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sengir avoiding damage as Grey throws knees to the body.
Grey tries to land knees in the clinch but Sengir avoids the damage to the body.
Grey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sengir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grey looking to stall.
Sengir tries to pull guard but Grey won't allow it.

Sengir jumps into guard, dragging Grey to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sengir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sengir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Grey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Veldrane Sengir'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!

Grey fails to land the takedown.
Grey tries to clinch up.
Grey misses with a takedown attempt - Sengir sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sengir enables Grey to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sengir manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Grey throwing strikes but missing.
Grey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grey wants to control from the top but Sengir keeps moving.
Sasha Grey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sengir wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sengir wants to stand up but Grey is controlling him.
Grey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sengir is proving hard to escape from.
Grey throwing strikes but missing.
Grey throwing strikes from guard but Sengir blocks nicely.
Sengir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey wants to control from the top but Sengir keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sengir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grey closes the distance and clinches up with Sengir, looking for a takedown. Grey pushes Sengir against the cage but Sengir circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Veldrane Sengir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Grey.
Grey throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sengir's head.

Grey pushes Sengir up against the cage in a clinch.
Grey unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Grey gets control of Sengir's arms and successfully pulls guard. Grey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Grey wants to stand but Sengir is controlling the position.
Sengir trying to control but Grey is working from the bottom.
Grey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sengir postures up in Grey's guard and throws a big left but Grey blocks it.
Veldrane Sengir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Grey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grey keeping moving, preventing Sengir from controlling successfully.
Sengir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sengir won't allow Grey to get back to his feet.
Sengir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grey pulls Sengir in close to prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Veldrane Sengir.

Grey moves into range and clinches up with Sengir.

Grey pulls guard successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sengir won't allow Grey to sweep him here.
Sengir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sasha Grey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sengir postures up in Grey's guard and throws a big left but Grey blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sasha Grey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grey 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Grey!
Sasha Grey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.