PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zell Griever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griever comes to the cage accompanied by X-Files Theme. Templeton has chosen Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go as his entrance music. Zell Griever has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Griever
vs
Templeton

213 cm
24
285 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

175 cm
24
164 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conquer

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zell Griever!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lance Templeton!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Templeton scores with a body shot.
Good work by Templeton as he checks the leg kick.
Griever lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Templeton scores with a shot to the body.
Lance Templeton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griever looks to score with a jab to the body but Templeton is just out of range.
Templeton lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griever swings widly with a right hand
and Templeton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Templeton slips a jab from Griever.
Templeton lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Griever throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griever throws a head kick that misses.
Templeton misses with a wild combination.
Griever misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griever swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Templeton slips under a jab.
Templeton ducks under a wild hook from Griever.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Griever lands a big head kick that sends Templeton tumbling to the mat! Griever takes a step backwards and waves Templeton back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Templeton is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab lands there for Templeton.
Templeton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Griever sprawls well. Griever wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Templeton gets slowly back to his feet.
Templeton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griever's sensitive parts.
Templeton tries to land a leg kick but Griever saw it coming and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Griever.
Templeton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griever.
Griever does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Griever avoids a kick to the body.
Griever jabs at Templeton's body.
Templeton scores with a decent looking hook.
Templeton connects with a crisp jab.
Templeton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templeton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Griever fails to land with a series of punches.
Griever rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Templeton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Templeton avoids the body shot from Griever.
Templeton looks to score with a jab to the body but Griever is just out of range.
Templeton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griever.
Templeton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Griever.
Templeton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griever takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Griever is breathing heavily.
Templeton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Templeton throws a head kick that misses.
Templeton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Griever walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Griever avoids the head kick by Templeton.
Templeton blocks a head kick by Griever.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griever. That did some damage!
Griever throws a looping overhand right but Templeton ducks down to avoid it.
Templeton is looking to land body kicks.
Templeton misses with a wild body shot.
Griever displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Templeton throws out the jab.
Templeton throws out a leg kick but Griever moves out of range and Templeton only half commits.
Griever swinging wildly here.
Templeton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griever throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Templeton.
Griever steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Templeton.
Some wild striking there from Griever.
Griever misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Templeton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Templeton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Griever has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Templeton.
That kick from Templeton tenderised Griever's leg. Griever is trying to keep his angry face on.
Templeton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Zell Griever has been cut.
Griever takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Templeton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Templeton connects with a solid leg kick.
Templeton thows a body kick. Griever tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Templeton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Templeton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Templeton connects with a solid leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Griever crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Templeton - the referee stops the clock and Griever gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Templeton. Griever manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Templeton's corner calls for a 1-2. Templeton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Templeton scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Templeton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zell Griever's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Templeton lands a nice looking body kick.
Templeton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griever throws out the jab.
Griever ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Templeton moves away.
Templeton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griever on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Templeton. Templeton obviously looking to wear him down.
Templeton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Templeton misses with a straight left.
Templeton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Templeton.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Templeton throws a hook to the side of Griever's head but Griever sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griever takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Griever lands a lovely overhand right.
Templeton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Templeton, right into the meat.
Templeton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Templeton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Griever takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Griever doesn't seem bothered though.
Griever bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griever tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Templeton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Templeton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Griever chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Templeton can pounce on him.
Templeton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Templeton.
Templeton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Griever just misses with a punch to the body.
Templeton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Griever blocks the body kick.
Templeton throws a head kick that half lands.

Templeton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templeton not doing much here.

Templeton is working for a kimura but Griever is defending it quite comfortably.

Templeton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton wants to pass to mount but Griever is defending the position.

Templeton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Griever defends it well.
Griever wants to control but Templeton is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Griever tries to kick Templeton off but Templeton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Templeton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Griever doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Templeton.
Griever slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Templeton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zell Griever's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Templeton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griever 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.
Templeton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Griever is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Templeton misses with a head kick.
Griever will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Templeton looks to score with a jab to the body but Griever is just out of range.
Griever takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Griever misses with an uppercut. Templeton saw that one coming.
Griever takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Templeton moves out of range as Griever strikes.
Griever keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Templeton.
Templeton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Templeton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griever. That did some damage!
Griever throws a front kick that sends Templeton stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griever throws a right hand that Templeton ducks under and follows up with a left that Templeton also avoids with ease.
Templeton misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griever feints a jab promting Templeton to slip. Griever then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Templeton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Templeton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Griever scores with a kick to the body.
Templeton misses with a body shot
and Griever counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Templeton throws a push kick but Griever slaps the foot to one side.
Griever throws a body kick that misses.
Griever throws an overhand right that lands on Templeton's shoulder, as Templeton tries to avoid the shot.
Griever scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griever moves out of range of the body kick from Templeton.
Lance Templeton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griever throws an overhand right that lands on Templeton's shoulder, as Templeton tries to avoid the shot.
Templeton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zell Griever has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templeton lands a head kick!
Templeton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Templeton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griever has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Templeton cracks Griever with a good jab.
Griever avoids the head kick by Templeton.
Templeton lands a jab to the head.
Griever jabs Templeton right on the nose. Templeton blinks but takes it well.
Templeton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Templeton tries a head kick but it misses.
Griever uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Templeton.
Templeton lands a nice shot to the body.
Templeton lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circling - Templeton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griever lands a lovely overhand right.
Lance Templeton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Griever misses.
Templeton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griever manages to avoid it.
Griever lands with a good body shot.
Templeton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Griever if he has to take too many more of those.
Griever throws a combination that misses
and Templeton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Templeton.
Griever misses with a hook.
Templeton takes a swing at Griever's ribcage but misses.
Griever takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Templeton, right into the meat.
Griever misses with a hook.
Templeton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griever. That did some damage!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templeton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griever lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Griever misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Templeton.
Good standup being displayed there by Templeton as he connects with a hook.
Griever moves away from the strike by Templeton.
Templeton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Griever misses its intended target.
Griever swings widly with a right hand
and Templeton counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Templeton keeps Griever at a distance using the push kick.
Griever takes a swing at Templeton's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Templeton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Templeton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Templeton scores with a hook to the body. Griever takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lance Templeton.
Well Templeton 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Templeton!
After winning the bout, Lance Templeton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.