PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diziz Sparta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparta has chosen Just like you imagined - 300 theme as his entrance music. Diziz Sparta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gray
vs
Sparta

193 cm
36
264 lbs
19 - 14 - 0

190 cm
38
220 lbs
27 - 28 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brett Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diziz Sparta!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Sparta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sparta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sparta with a jab.
Diziz Sparta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray moves out of range of the leg kick from Sparta.
Sparta swinging wildly here.
Gray keeps the fight on the outside.
Sparta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gray.

Sparta drives through and clinches with Gray against the cage.
Sparta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gray is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sparta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sparta has a couple of punches blocked by Gray.
Gray is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sparta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gray throws a punch but it's blocked by Sparta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sparta.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sparta.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sparta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparta working aggressively here.
Sparta misses with a knee strike.

Sparta breaks the clinch.
Sparta wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sparta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sparta moves out of range of the strikes.
Sparta fails to land with a series of punches.
Gray throws a body punch but Sparta moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gray.
Gray swats away the attempt to clinch by Sparta.
Sparta lands with a slapping head kick.
Sparta wants to clinch up but Gray keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sparta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sparta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sparta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gray.
Gray blocks a head kick by Sparta.
Some wild striking there from Gray.
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sparta but Sparta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gray misses with a takedown
and Sparta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparta scores with a hook to the body. Gray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sparta lands a glancing blow to the side of Gray's head.

Gray decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Gray is working for a submission of some sort.

Gray is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sparta tries to kick Gray off but Gray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gray looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sparta wants to get back to his feet.
Sparta is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Gray is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sparta pushes Gray off looking to stand but Gray dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray is nestled in close to Sparta, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gray passes to full mount!
Sparta is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sparta taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparta is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gray scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gray landing strikes from the mount and Sparta is in trouble!

Gray working for a submission but Sparta is keeping him at bay.
Gray scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sparta is in a horrible position here. Gray smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sparta is trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gray has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sparta's face.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sparta is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sparta looks winded!
Gray lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Gray dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gray 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.
Gray won't allow Sparta to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray slips nicely into half guard.
Sparta looks like he's trying to stand up.

Gray is looking for a kimura but Sparta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gray to get the leverage.
Sparta looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Gray.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gray connects with a nice short shot to Sparta's temple.
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!
Gray seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gray working over Sparta with some ground and pound. Sparta looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Sparta is rocked!
Brett Gray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gray is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Sparta is hurt! He's hurt bad - Gray fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Sparta from any more punishment! Congratulations to Gray! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Gray!