PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xander Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onslaught Massacre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xander Graves could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Onslaught Massacre's chin.

Graves
vs
Massacre

175 cm
26
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
26
162 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xander Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Onslaught Massacre!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Massacre fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Graves to the ground. Massacre is now in Graves's guard.

Graves looking for a guillotine here but Massacre defends easily.
Graves looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
My spies in The Hut - $50 inform me that Massacre has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Massacre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Graves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Graves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves trying to keep a closed guard but Massacre is proving a slippery customer.
Massacre stopping the sweep attempt from Graves.
Massacre throwing strikes but missing.
Graves wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Graves holds on and takes a little breather.
Graves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Massacre trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Graves holds on and takes a little breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Graves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Massacre keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Massacre looking for a sweep. Not yet Massacre, not yet.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
Graves throws a big elbow that misses.
Graves advances position into side control!
Massacre tries to improve position but can't.
Graves tries to move into full mount but can't pass Massacre's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
An elbow from Graves crashes against the mat.

Graves tries for a kimura but Massacre is defending well.
Graves has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Massacre is in a horrible position here. Graves smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Graves working for a guillotine from mount but Massacre is in no mood to give up.
Graves lands a big shot there that rocks Massacre but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Massacre is trying desperately to improve position.
Graves avoids the attempt from Massacre to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Graves has control of Massacre's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Massacre regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Graves prevents Massacre from getting the reversal.
Graves wants to stand but Massacre is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Graves thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Graves thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Massacre avoids a series of strikes thrown by Graves.
Graves throwing strikes here but Massacre is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Graves tries to control but Massacre wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xander Graves dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Graves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Massacre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Graves feints and as Massacre raises his hands in defense, Graves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Massacre trying to strike off his back.

Massacre has his foot on Graves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graves works his way back into a safe position though.
Graves passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Graves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massacre is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Massacre is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Graves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Massacre is just riding it out for now. Graves eventually gives up the hold.

Graves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Massacre is looking to improve his position.
Massacre is looking to control Graves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Massacre avoid being mounted?

Graves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Massacre is just riding it out for now. Graves eventually gives up the hold.
Massacre is in trouble now - Graves has advanced to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Graves working for a submission but Massacre is keeping him at bay.

Graves is working for a guillotine from mount but Massacre frees his head quite easily.
Massacre is trying to escape the mount.
Massacre avoids a series of strikes thrown by Graves.
Massacre reaches up to try and control the position but Graves seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Massacre rolls and tries to escape and now Graves has his back!

Graves is persistently looking for the submission but Massacre is defending it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Graves working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Massacre is doing well to defend. Graves seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Massacre is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xander Graves!
A relieved looking Xander Graves thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.