PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Gerrald James (ranked 1187 p4p, 174 weight class) and J.J. Grey (ranked 8807 p4p, 729 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

James
vs
Grey

185 cm
37
206 lbs
22 - 12 - 0

186 cm
43
216 lbs
32 - 16 - 2

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerrald James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, J.J. Grey!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by James.
Grey looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Grey lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
Grey checks a low kick from James.
Grey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab by Grey.
James lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
James slips under a jab.
James jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grey.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grey counters with a left to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grey.
James appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grey misses the shot to the body.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grey.
Grey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grey's sensitive parts.
Grey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
Grey throws a leg kick
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
J.J. Grey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Grey lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James throws a hook to the side of Grey's head but Grey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Grey misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grey.
Jab from James.
Grey misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Grey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with Grey's head.
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grey thows a leg kick but James checks it
letting James counter with a right hand.
James takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
James misses with an uppercut. Grey saw that one coming.
Grey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grey digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
Grey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but J.J. Grey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Grey looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Grey misses with a right hand
and James counters with a head kick.
Grey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Grey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
James lands with a nice body punch.
James checks a leg kick.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grey.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A leg kick checked by James.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Grey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gerrald James is winning the standup battle so far.
James fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grey.
Grey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and James tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
James ducks under a wild hook from Grey.
James throws a leg kick which misses Grey's front leg but catches the back leg as Grey tries to avoid it.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Grey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
James scores with a jab to the head.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grey.
Grey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gerrald James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James tests Grey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grey motions for James to come forward. Grey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James swings for the body but Grey moves out of range.
Grey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Grey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
James was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grey misses with a straight left.
Grey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
Grey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grey throws a body shot but no joy.
James throws a low kick, looking for Grey's leg but Grey calmly moves out of range.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Grey.
James slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donk. James catches Grey right on the button with a cross.
James connects with a solid leg kick.
Grey blocks a low kick nicely.
Grey misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Grey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gerrald James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

James moves away from the strike by Grey.
Grey scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
James misses with a hook.
Grey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grey looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
A low kick from James is predictable there
and Grey counters with a nice uppercut.

Gerrald James's cut is getting worse.
James swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grey.
Grey throws a push kick but James slaps the foot to one side.
Grey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grey misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Grey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grey throws a solid leg kick but James takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grey.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grey.
James throws a hook but Grey avoids it easily.
Grey throws a right hand that misses
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James connects with a leg kick. Grey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grey.
James plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grey misses with a low kick.
Grey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grey.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
Grey wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James wants to land a leg kick but Grey is out of range.
James throws out a powerful jab.
Grey throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grey.
Grey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
James scores with a nice right hand.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Grey.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Grey - that will leave a mark!
Grey throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grey ducks under a wild hook from James.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
James avoids the body shot from Grey.
Grey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grey throws a leg kick
and Grey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gerrald James.
Well James 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Gerrald James!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!