PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dick Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dereck Catone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dereck Catone is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Grayson
vs
Catone

185 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

176 cm
23
140 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Grayson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dereck Catone!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grayson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Catone counters with a takedown into side control.
Catone working away.
Catone content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Catone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Catone controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Catone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grayson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson is trying to control Catone's posture but Catone avoids it.
Catone landing a few strikes.
Grayson is looking for a sweep.
Grayson stops Catone from passing to mount.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Catone stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grayson misses with a wild body shot.
Catone shoots in looking for a takedown but Grayson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Catone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Catone clinches with his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Grayson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Catone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grayson is keeping busy.
Grayson can't get the takedown.
Catone trying to land knees to the body.

Grayson has clasped his hands together around Catone's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Catone holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Catone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Catone is pressing down on Grayson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grayson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson wants to get up but he can't break Catone's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Grayson throwing strikes but missing.
Catone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Catone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Catone looking to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Catone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grayson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Catone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Grayson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Catone misses with a punch to the body.
Catone is trying to stall.

Grayson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grayson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Catone looking to pass the guard.
Catone postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Catone stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Grayson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Catone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dereck Catone dominated that 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.

Catone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Grayson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Catone's guard.
Grayson prevents Catone from getting back to his feet.
Catone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grayson manages to get himself to full guard.

Grayson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Catone puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Catone wants to take a breather but Grayson is having none of it.
Catone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catone trying to control the pace.
Grayson wants to sweep but Catone has passed to side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Catone in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Catone is looking to take a break and control but Grayson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grayson is pushing Catone's head away, looking to escape. Catone manages to hold on to the position though.
Grayson trying to remain calm as Catone controls from the top position.

Catone is trying to get an arm triangle but Grayson is defending well.
Grayson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Catone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grayson striking from the bottom.
Catone prevents Grayson from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Catone seems content to control.
Catone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Catone wants to pass to mount but Grayson is defending the position.
Catone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson punching from the bottom.
Grayson wants to control but Catone is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Catone avoids the head kick by Grayson.

Catone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Catone wants to free his trapped foot but Grayson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Grayson is defending against the submission attempts here by Catone.
Catone is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson tries to kick Catone off but Catone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Catone is controlling the pace.
Catone is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catone moves into full mount! Grayson won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dereck Catone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Catone. No joy for Grayson on that attempt.
Grayson dives in for a single leg takedown but Catone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Catone fails to pull guard.
Catone is trying to break the clinch but Grayson is controlling him.
Catone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grayson has Catone pressed against the cage, preventing Catone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grayson is trying to stall.

Grayson breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson avoids the head kick by Catone.

Catone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Catone is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson trying to control from the bottom.
Grayson 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 is trying to get back to full guard.
Grayson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catone is trying to control. Grayson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Catone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Catone there.
Catone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Catone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grayson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Catone.
Catone content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Catone is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Grayson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dereck Catone!