PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earl Aleny (ranked 3611 p4p, 459 weight class) and Mike GraceKing (ranked 2213 p4p, 319 weight class). The key to victory for Earl Aleny has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Aleny
vs
GraceKing

185 cm
18
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
26
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Earl Aleny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike GraceKing!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aleny throws a body shot but no joy.
Aleny throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aleny throws a body kick that misses.

GraceKing gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aleny stalling.
Aleny misses with a hook from the clinch.

GraceKing pulls guard effortlessly.
GraceKing throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aleny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
GraceKing working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aleny.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleny trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
GraceKing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aleny manages to get himself to full guard.

Aleny wants to stand and escape but GraceKing is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GraceKing is looking to work some ground and pound but Aleny has wrist control.

GraceKing stands up from guard. Let's bang!

GraceKing has managed to clinch.

GraceKing breaks from the clinch.

GraceKing shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aleny's guard.

Aleny is working an open guard so GraceKing takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Aleny misses with a hook. GraceKing ducked under it nicely.

GraceKing moves into range and clinches up with Aleny.

GraceKing jumps guard and drags Aleny to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

GraceKing had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aleny defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aleny is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

GraceKing working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aleny doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aleny manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
GraceKing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aleny is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
GraceKing pulls Aleny in close to prevent any damage.
GraceKing throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GraceKing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aleny manages to get himself to full guard.

Aleny wants to get back to his feet but GraceKing is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
GraceKing controls from within his opponent's guard.
GraceKing slips nicely into half guard.

GraceKing is working for a kimura but Aleny is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
GraceKing prevents Aleny from standing back up.
Aleny knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for GraceKing on the ground.
GraceKing trying to control the pace.
Aleny trying to control but GraceKing postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aleny wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike GraceKing dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aleny shoots in for a takedown but GraceKing shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aleny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
GraceKing is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

GraceKing gets a clinch.
GraceKing blocking some punches.
Aleny is looking for a takedown.

GraceKing is trying to trip Aleny. He has hold of a leg but Aleny is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. GraceKing persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
GraceKing controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GraceKing won't allow Aleny to sweep him here.
GraceKing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GraceKing slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've been informed that GraceKing has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aleny wants to get back to his feet but GraceKing is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
GraceKing wants to pass the guard but Aleny is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
GraceKing stays in close to Aleny's body and controls the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
GraceKing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

GraceKing shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aleny napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleny is not content to let GraceKing control the position.
GraceKing controls the position from side control.

GraceKing stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Aleny closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aleny lands in his opponent's guard.
GraceKing preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GraceKing seems keen to control Aleny's posture.

GraceKing looking for a triangle here. Aleny is fighting it but it looks tight! GraceKing pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Aleny is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike GraceKing!
Mike GraceKing decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Earl Aleny was interviewed post fight and said 'He got lucky.'.