PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michel Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kieran Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Gray
vs
Kong

162 cm
23
279 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

195 cm
25
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Can Moonwalk

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Michel Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kieran Kong!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gray closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gray lands in his opponent's guard.
Gray wants to pass the guard but Kong is keeping the position.
Gray passes Kong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gray pulls his head out easily.

Kong actively working from the bottom here.
Gray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gray throwing shots but Kong is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray controlling the pace.
Kong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Gray stands up from Kong's guard - Gray perhaps looking for a knockout.

Gray is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kong's half guard.
Kong wants to get back to his feet.

Kong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gray pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gray stands up and beckons Kong to join him on the feet.

Gray looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gray slows the pace down.

Gray working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kong wants to control but Gray postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray slows the pace down.
Gray working away.
Gray working the ground and pound but Kong is defending the strikes.
Gray throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gray throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Gray has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gray counters by moving into the clinch.
Kong looks winded!
Kong is looking to control Gray's arms but Gray gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kong has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gray gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kong regains guard.

Gray decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kong, up you get!
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!

Gray clinches up against the cage.
Gray missing with knees to the body.

Gray pulls Kong into guard.

Gray scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kong closes the distance and clinches up with Gray, looking for a takedown. Kong pushes Gray against the cage but Gray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Gray shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gray showed some decent athleticism there.
Gray content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Gray dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gray drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kong trying to control the position.
Kong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Gray stands and steps away. Kong gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kong blocks a head kick by Gray.
Michel Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gray gets a clinch.

Gray has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kong regains guard immediately.
Kong is trying to keep Gray in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gray wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
Gray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Michel Gray has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gray wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong darts in trying to clinch

and Gray counters by moving into the clinch.

Gray works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gray passes Kong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gray is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gray wants to pass the guard but Kong is keeping the position.
Gray wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Gray stands and steps away. Kong gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Gray shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kong is breathing heavily.

Gray is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gray looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gray is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kong sees it coming and defends easily.
Gray is taking a breather. Kong says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kong is defending against the submission attempts here by Gray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Gray dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gray closes the distance and clinches.

Gray jumps guard.
Gray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kong.

Gray looking for a guillotine here but Kong defends easily.

Gray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gray wants to get back to his feet but Kong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Michel Gray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong tries to free his leg and advance position but Gray is retaining full guard.
Gray will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gray controlling the position.
Gray throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gray looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gray lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray controlling his opponent.
Kong wants to control but Gray is having none of it.
Gray controlling the position easily from mount.
Kong wants to control but Gray is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kong is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Gray there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gray tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gray sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gray tries to control but Kong wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gray throws a strike there. Kong manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.

Gray stands up from half guard.
Gray leaves Kong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
Gray moves out of range of the body kick.
Gray misses with a two punch combination.
Kieran Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michel Gray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Gray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gray has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Gray!