PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinigami Hyuuku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graves's entrance music is Alvarez. A fine choice. Hyuuku is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Killing In The Name Of/Rage Against The Machine. 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?

Graves
vs
Hyuuku

190 cm
22
214 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

199 cm
28
208 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Resistance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Doug Graves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shinigami Hyuuku!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hyuuku changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Graves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hyuuku wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy.

Hyuuku tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hyuuku has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hyuuku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working.
Graves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hyuuku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Hyuuku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hyuuku working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyuuku wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy.
Graves is looking to regain half guard here but Hyuuku keeps moving and retains side control.
Hyuuku wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy.

Hyuuku is trying to get an arm triangle but Graves is defending well.
Graves is looking for a sweep.
Hyuuku has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Graves!
Graves is squirming around, avoiding Hyuuku's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hyuuku looking for a guillotine from mount but Graves is having none of it.
Graves stops Hyuuku from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Hyuuku jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Graves is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Graves and Hyuuku has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Hyuuku tries for a kimura but Graves is defending well.

Hyuuku goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Graves has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hyuuku but great work by Graves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyuuku tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Graves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hyuuku is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Graves stands up.
Hyuuku shoots and misses
and Graves counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Graves as Hyuuku shoots in.
Hyuuku fails with the takedown
and Graves counters with a slapping leg kick.
Doug Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinigami Hyuuku.

Hyuuku feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hyuuku advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hyuuku is thwarting Graves's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves tries to roll over but Hyuuku keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves gets back to full guard.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Hyuuku from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hyuuku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinigami Hyuuku dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hyuuku.
Graves jabs Hyuuku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Graves throws a leg kick which misses Hyuuku's front leg but catches the back leg as Hyuuku tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hyuuku. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hyuuku.
Hyuuku shoots in for a double leg but Graves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Graves misses.

Graves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graves is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Graves prevents a takedown attempt there.
Doug Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinigami Hyuuku.
Hyuuku is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Graves.

It looks like Shinigami Hyuuku has been cut.
Graves is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hyuuku.
Graves lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves lands a knee to the head.
Graves manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Graves landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Graves.
Hyuuku can't get the takedown.
Graves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Graves slows down the pace here.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Graves presses Hyuuku against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hyuuku in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Graves with a knee to the head.
Graves scores with a knee to the head.
Doug Graves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Graves working the clinch nicely. Hyuuku is working for position but Graves cracks him with a big knee to the head! Hyuuku crumples up against the cage and Graves lands two more shots before the ref can save Hyuuku! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Doug Graves!
Doug Graves retains his light heavyweight title!
Doug Graves spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.