PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sellus Gravius Jr (ranked 3234 p4p, 4015 weight class) and Kobra Jay (ranked 376 p4p, 450 weight class). Gravius Jr comes into the arena with No Bullets Fly - Sabaton blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Gravius Jr
vs
Jay

202 cm
20
280
3 - 3 - 0

186 cm
20
269
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sellus Gravius Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kobra Jay!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravius Jr misses with an uppercut. Jay saw that one coming.
Jay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Jay tries to get set, Gravius Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Jay manages to avoid the attempt.
Jay throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gravius Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Jay 's knee.
Jay blocks a leg kick.
Gravius Jr ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Gravius Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gravius Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Jay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gravius Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Jay misses the body punch
and Gravius Jr counters with a good low kick that Jay was not able to check.
Gravius Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jay.
Gravius Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravius Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Jay throws a lazy right hand but Gravius Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Gravius Jr counter with a right hand.
Kobra Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gravius Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Gravius Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr swings for the body but Jay moves out of range.
Gravius Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay.
Gravius Jr looks to land a right hand but Jay moved out of range.
Gravius Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Gravius Jr moves into the clinch.
Gravius Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Jay managing to block the knees to the body from Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jay is defending well for now.
Gravius Jr working Jay over with knees to the body.
Jay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jay misses with a punch on the inside.
Jay can't find room to land a body shot as Gravius Jr controls the action.
Gravius Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Jay is blocking nicely.
Jay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gravius Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Gravius Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jay misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravius Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jay managing to block the knees to the body from Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Gravius Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jay or not.
Gravius Jr tries to work over Jay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Gravius Jr.
Jay has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gravius Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jay can turn it around.
Jay looks winded!
Gravius Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gravius Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jay lands a body shot.

Jay breaks from the clinch.
Gravius Jr staying out of range there.
Jay moves out of range of the leg kick from Gravius Jr.
It seemed like Jay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gravius Jr tries to clinch but Jay moves out of range.
Jay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gravius Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Gravius Jr lands with a cross.
A left lands for Gravius Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
Gravius Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jay let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gravius Jr throwing a counter right hand but Jay manages to avoid it.
Jay misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gravius Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jay was well out of range. Poor timing from Gravius Jr.
A nice leg kick from Gravius Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gravius Jr wants to clinch.

Gravius Jr lands a big head kick that sends Jay tumbling to the mat! Gravius Jr takes a step backwards and waves Jay back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Kobra Jay has been cut.
Gravius Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay scores with a jab to the head.
Jay's corner calls for a 1-2. Jay obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gravius Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jay misses with a left hand
and Gravius Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Jay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gravius Jr can pounce on him.
Jay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gravius Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gravius Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Gravius Jr scores with a leg kick.
Gravius Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jay counters with a nice uppercut.
Jay misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Gravius Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Jay throws a big shot that misses.
Jay's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gravius Jr under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gravius Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jay ducks right into an uppercut from Gravius Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sellus Gravius Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kobra Jay's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gravius Jr wants to clinch up but Jay keeps it at a distance.
Jay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gravius Jr.
Jay sizes up Gravius Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gravius Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay looks to land a right hand but Gravius Jr moved out of range.
Jay throws a hook but Gravius Jr blocks it.
Jay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gravius Jr lands with a straight right. Jay didn't see that one coming.
Gravius Jr throws a leg kick
and Jay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gravius Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jay can do to turn this around?
Jay scores with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Jay blocks the low kick.
Gravius Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay connects with a body shot.
That kick from Gravius Jr tenderised Jay's leg. Jay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jay throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravius Jr scores with a jab.
Jay misses with a straight left.
Jay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gravius Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gravius Jr tries to land a leg kick but Jay saw it coming and moves away.
Sellus Gravius Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jay, as that shot connected.
Jay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gravius Jr moves out of range as Jay strikes.
Gravius Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jay counters with a right hand to the body.
Jay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gravius Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jay throws out the jab.
Jay takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravius Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravius Jr connects with a leg kick.
Gravius Jr misses with a body shot.
Jay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gravius Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.

Gravius Jr moves into the clinch.
Jay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jay.
Jay wants to break free but Gravius Jr has control.

Jay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jay scores with a jab to the head.
Jay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gravius Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gravius Jr moves in looking to clinch but Jay pushes him off.
Gravius Jr moves in looking to clinch but Jay pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Gravius Jr misses
enabling Jay to counter with a crisp jab.
Gravius Jr tries to move into range but Jay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gravius Jr lands with a right hand.
Jay throws a big shot that misses.
Jay misses with an uppercut. Gravius Jr saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Jay.
Gravius Jr tries to clinch but Jay is having none of it.
Jay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jay loads up on a big right hand but Gravius Jr slips the punch.
Gravius Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gravius Jr tries to clinch but Jay moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravius Jr thows a leg kick but Jay checks it
and Jay counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gravius Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jay.
It seemed like Jay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jay sizes up Gravius Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gravius Jr wants to clinch up but Jay keeps it at a distance.
Gravius Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Jay blocks the leg kick.
Gravius Jr tries to clinch up but Jay circles away and keeps his distance.
Jay unleashes a big counter combination but Gravius Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gravius Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gravius Jr scores with a one two! Jay had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jay lands a slapping body shot.
Gravius Jr throws a hook but Jay blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jay thuds his right hand into Gravius Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kobra Jay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kobra Jay's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Jay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jay circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gravius Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jay throws a hook but Gravius Jr avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Jay misses.
Gravius Jr wants to clinch up but Jay keeps it at a distance.
Jay lands a two punch combo.
Jay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gravius Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jay ducks under a wild hook from Gravius Jr.
Jay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gravius Jr tries to clinch up but Jay circles away and keeps his distance.
Jay throws out a counter right but Gravius Jr avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravius Jr ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Jay lands a really nice looking cross but Gravius Jr seems unphased.
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Gravius Jr is just out of range.
Gravius Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jay paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gravius Jr throws a leg kick which misses Jay's front leg but catches the back leg as Jay tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Gravius Jr.
It appears Gravius Jr was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gravius Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jay's hands.
Gravius Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Jay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gravius Jr misses with a straight right.
Jay misses with a two punch combination.
Jay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravius Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Gravius Jr slips under a jab from Jay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravius Jr throws a low kick but Jay moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gravius Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gravius Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!

Gravius Jr drives through and clinches with Jay against the cage.
Gravius Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jay's efforts to push away.
Jay lands with a short shot to the head.
Gravius Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gravius Jr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Jay.
Jay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gravius Jr's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Jay scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Jay on the inside.
Jay scores with a hook to the body.

Jay manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay scores with a shot to the body.
Jay misses the jab.
Gravius Jr slips under a jab from Jay.
Gravius Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jay is out of range.
Gravius Jr moves in looking to clinch but Jay pushes him off.
Jay throws a good cross that connects.
Jay throws out a loose jab but Gravius Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jay misses with a looping right.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravius Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Jay misses with a straight right.
Gravius Jr ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Gravius Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gravius Jr is looking to chop away at Jay's legs.
Jay throws a looping overhand right but Gravius Jr ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jay throws a shot from downtown. Gravius Jr moves away and avoids it.
Jay lands with an overhand left.
Gravius Jr with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gravius Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr throws a hook to the side of Jay's head but Jay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jay! But no joy.
Jay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gravius Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch combination from Jay misses.
Jay slips a jab from Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Jay misses the target.
As Jay backs away, Gravius Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jay thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kobra Jay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jay has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobra Jay!