PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliz Gracie (ranked 1218 p4p, 2624 weight class) and Fits Miz (ranked 186 p4p, 363 weight class). Miz has chosen Uka Uka - Trippie Redd as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fits Miz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gracie
vs
Miz

180 cm
34
190
12 - 2 - 0

195 cm
32
209
11 - 11 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eliz Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Fits Miz!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Miz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miz closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Miz pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Miz is trying to get back to half guard.
Miz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Miz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Miz.
The ground and pound from Miz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Miz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miz pulls his head out easily.
Miz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Miz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miz postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Miz trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Miz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Miz tries to pass.

Gracie has his foot on Miz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miz works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Miz from controlling successfully.
Miz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Miz tries to pass.
Miz trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.

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.

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Miz pushes his legs off easily.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miz defends well.

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miz is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Miz pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Miz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie taking some punishment here, with Miz in his half guard.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.

Miz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miz drops an elbow to the side of Gracie's head.

Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Miz.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Miz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miz's back!
Miz trying to control but not successfully.

Miz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gracie gets his way!
Miz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Miz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Miz wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
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 Eliz Gracie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Miz quickly recovers to half guard.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miz is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miz manages to get to full guard.
Miz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miz looking to control.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Miz is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miz is looking to reverse the position.

Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gracie here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie showing good submission defense here.

Miz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracie defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Miz prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Miz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Miz controlling his opponent.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Miz wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Miz wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.

Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miz wants to sweep but no luck.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Miz.

Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miz has escaped and now he's on top!

Miz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eliz Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Miz misses with a looping left.

Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Miz is looking to improve his position.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie prevents Miz from improving his position.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miz defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miz is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miz is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miz works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miz is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Miz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.

Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Miz from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miz passes into half guard.
Miz moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that!
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.

Miz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Miz controlling his opponent.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Miz.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miz works his way into side control.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Miz is working Gracie over with some ground and pound from side control.

Miz tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.

Miz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miz moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie.
Gracie taking a bit of punishment here - Miz scoring with strikes.
Miz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie tries to buck Miz off but Miz is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miz wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
Miz can't do much from the bottom here.

Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Miz moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miz trying to control the position.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Miz.
Miz can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miz tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Miz is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miz is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miz has escaped the position, nice work there.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miz is trying to get back to half guard.
Miz wants to control but Gracie postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miz has escaped the position, nice work there.

Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Miz is defending well.
Miz sneaks back into half guard.

Gracie is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Miz as he works his way to full guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Miz in his guard.

Miz wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Miz defends easily.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Miz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eliz Gracie had his way with Fits Miz in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miz did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Miz is trying to control but can't.
Miz gets full guard.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Miz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miz manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Miz's guard.
Gracie postures up.
Miz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miz wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miz cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Gracie working for a triangle but Miz defends it easily.
Miz pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Miz sits in half guard.

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.
Miz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Miz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie moves into full guard.

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miz is aware though and is defending well.

Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Miz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Miz keeps moving and retains side control.
Miz trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Miz cracks Gracie with a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets back to half guard.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Miz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie is not content to let Miz control the position.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miz is aware though and is defending well.

Miz drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Miz off! Miz jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Miz tries to pass.
Eliz Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fits Miz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie keeping full guard, as Miz tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miz wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is trying to keep Miz in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eliz Gracie.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eliz Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Eliz Gracie gave a big smile as he said 'I want my rematch with Person Woman Man Camera Tv! I wasn't prepared for the first fight and I will have a much more dominate performance this time!'.