PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Sergei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Gray
vs
Sergei

199 cm
21
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

209 cm
22
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Corey Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Sergei!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sergei drives through with a takedown into Gray's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sergei postures up and lands a big shot to Gray's brow.
Gray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sergei slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Gray is looking for a triangle but Sergei pushes his legs off easily.
Sergei slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergei's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sergei wants to pass the guard but Gray is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gray working for submissions but it's allowed Sergei to get to half guard.
Sergei is looking to advance position but Gray won't allow it.
Gray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sergei seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gray pushes Sergei off looking to stand but Sergei dives back in and keeps control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Sergei is just out of range.
Sergei wants to counter with a clinch but Gray pushes him away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sergei.
Gray takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Sergei decides to stand back up. Sergei steps back and let's Gray get back to his feet.
Sergei tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray wants to clinch up but Sergei keeps it at a distance.
Gray tries to clinch but Sergei moves away
and Sergei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gray thinking.
Gray moves out of range of the leg kick from Sergei.

Sergei takes the fight into the clinch.

Sergei gets control of Gray's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sergei will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gray prevents Sergei from getting back to his feet.

Sergei is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gray defends well.
Gray prevents Sergei from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sergei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Gray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sergei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gray has managed to get both his arms back between Sergei's legs - danger averted.
Gray is fighting to break Sergei's control of his arms but Sergei is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gray wants to stand and escape but instead Sergei has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Sergei decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Sergei drives through and clinches with Gray against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Sergei dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sergei throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gray tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sergei is in Gray's guard.
Sergei is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sergei. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Gray manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Sergei is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gray's half guard.
Sergei is nestled in close to Gray, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sergei stalling.
Gray wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray trying to control but Sergei postures up.
Sergei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sergei takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gray throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Sergei manages to pass to side control.
Sergei working away.
Gray takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gray can't do much from the bottom here.
Sergei content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sergei is working Gray over with some ground and pound from side control.
Igor Sergei has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sergei tries to move to mount but Gray blocks the move with his legs.
Sergei is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gray's shoulder. That is not cool.

Sergei decides to stand back up. Sergei steps back and let's Gray get back to his feet.
Sergei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Sergei closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gray quickly recovers to half guard.
Still in half guard, Sergei seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries to get to full guard but Sergei has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sergei is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sergei tries to stand and escape but Gray is controlling the position.
Sergei uses his free foot to push down on Gray's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gray.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gray is looking to improve his position but Sergei isn't that keen on the idea.
Sergei pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gray tries to lock up and control but Sergei gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sergei controlling the pace for now.
Gray has given up his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sergei has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gray's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Sergei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sergei closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gray did well to prevent Sergei getting side control.
Well, if Sergei is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sergei landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergei tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gray.
Gray has hold of Sergei's hands but Sergei slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

It looks like Corey Gray has been cut.
Gray is trying to stand up here but Sergei is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergei tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gray.
Sergei content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sergei winds up and cracks Gray with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Sergei is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gray sees it coming and defends easily.

Sergei is looking for a kimura but Gray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sergei to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gray is looking to control Sergei's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gray avoid being mounted?

Sergei is looking for a kimura but Gray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sergei to get the leverage.
Sergei seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gray wants to improve his position but Sergei is controlling well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sergei bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergei cracks Gray with a big elbow.
Sergei working away.
Gray prevents Sergei from improving position.
Sergei is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gray will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Sergei looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sergei scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sergei is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gray has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gray tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sergei tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray tries to bench press Sergei off him but Sergei keeps the position.
Corey Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igor Sergei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sergei slows the pace down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Sergei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sergei has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Sergei!