PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Graham (ranked 4824 p4p, 490 weight class) and Shao Khan (ranked 4825 p4p, 489 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Graham
vs
Khan

194 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

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 Las Vegas, Willy Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shao Khan!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham throws a nice looking combination but Khan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt.
It appears Graham was looking to counter with a kick there.

Khan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Khan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Graham is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Khan off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
I would not like to be Khan right now.

Graham patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Khan tries to escape but Graham has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Khan trying to control the hands but Graham breaks the grip.
Graham slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Khan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
What can Khan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Graham working for a choke but Khan is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Graham is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Khan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Khan for a finish.
Khan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Khan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Graham's arms.
Graham has the hooks in. Khan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Khan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Graham's arms.
Graham biding his time, looking for the opening.
Graham is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

Graham is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khan can't escape the position.
Khan trying to control the action but Graham just sinks the hooks in.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Khan trying to control the position but Graham manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Graham controlling the positon.

Khan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Graham dominated that round.
That's time! Graham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Graham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Graham fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Khan to the ground. Graham is now in Khan's guard.
Graham advances position into side control!
Graham is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Graham working the ground and pound.
Willy Graham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan is looking for a sweep.
Graham controls the position from side control.
Khan tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Khan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Graham landing punches.
Graham landing strikes, looking to finish!
Khan can't escape the position.
Graham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham scoring with strikes but Khan is staying in there.
Graham looking to finish Khan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Khan!
Graham content just to control the position here.
Graham in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Graham unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Graham working for a guillotine from mount but Khan is in no mood to give up.
Graham connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to lock up and control but Graham gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Khan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Graham drops a big elbow. That's hurt Khan! More shots from Graham and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy Graham!