PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renoa Gracie (ranked 23788 p4p, 1994 weight class) and Hukkelberry Flint (ranked 507 p4p, 205 weight class). Flint has chosen Farmer Song as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gracie
vs
Flint

166 cm
22
145
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
155
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Renoa Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hukkelberry Flint!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Flint. Flint maintains the clinch.
Gracie stalling in the clinch but Flint improves position.

Flint breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Flint tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gracie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Flint's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie slips a jab from Flint.
Flint smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Flint tries to circle away but Gracie has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Flint wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from Gracie.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
Gracie tries to stall but Flint uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Flint is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.

Flint breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Gracie misses.

Gracie darts in and clinches Flint up against the cage.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Flint gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracie lands with a right to the head.

Flint jumps into guard, dragging Gracie to the mat.
Flint is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Flint is working from the bottom.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Flint.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Flint is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flint looking to control.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Flint's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Flint in a clinch.
Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Flint prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Flint avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.

Flint works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Flint trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Flint slips an elbow through the middle.
Flint trying to move into half guard but instead Gracie has managed to sweep!

Gracie trying to control but Flint is working from the bottom.

Flint working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
Gracie not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flint is looking to improve his position.
Flint trying to control here.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Flint is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Flint won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Renoa Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gracie tries to clinch up but Flint circles away and keeps his distance.

Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Flint in a clinch.

Flint manages to break the clinch.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flint defends it nicely.
Flint throws a poor cross that misses

so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Flint keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie passes Flint's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flint can do to turn this around?
Flint is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Flint is working from the bottom.
Flint is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
Flint trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Flint really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flint manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flint tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie wants to control but Flint is keeping him busy.
Flint wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie stalling.
Gracie trying to control the action but Flint is working from the bottom.
Flint moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flint keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

Flint is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flint wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flint is keeping the position for now.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie throws a jab when Flint was well out of range.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flint defends it nicely.
Flint takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Flint looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Flint loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renoa Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Flint leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Flint keeps the fight on the outside.
Flint jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Flint throws a poor cross that misses

and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Renoa Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie won't allow Flint to sweep him here.
Flint keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Flint looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Flint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Our spies down at at Zoowie's Funhouse inform us that Flint has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gracie is in close to Flint's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flint looking to control.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Flint is retaining full guard.
Gracie won't allow Flint to sweep him here.
Flint wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracie is now in half guard.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Flint to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Flint looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Flint keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie preventing the sweep.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Flint moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Flint wants to control the position but Gracie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Flint moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie won't allow Flint to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Flint is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flint being controlled here, momentarily.
Flint has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
Hukkelberry Flint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Flint has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renoa Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renoa Gracie!
A relieved looking Renoa Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.