PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Priebcko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Priebcko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by You Know My Name. This should be fireworks!

Gracie
vs
Priebcko

181 cm
24
205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

192 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Divine Clothing [GTI]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renato Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Priebcko!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priebcko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Priebcko.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Priebcko circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Priebcko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Priebcko throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Priebcko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Gracie is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Priebcko to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Gracie won't allow Priebcko to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priebcko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie passes Priebcko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Priebcko trying desperately to get to his feet.

Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Priebcko is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Priebcko and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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!
Priebcko 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.
Gracie advances to full mount.

Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Priebcko turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
Gracie is breathing heavily.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Priebcko defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie working for a triangle but Priebcko defends it easily.

Priebcko stands up and waves to Gracie to follow him.
Priebcko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Renato Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Priebcko misses with the combination.
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Priebcko pinned against the cage. Priebcko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priebcko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Priebcko fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Priebcko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Priebcko stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Priebcko.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Priebcko tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Priebcko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Priebcko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Priebcko wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Priebcko is keeping the position.

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 drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Priebcko dives on top into guard.

Gracie working for a triangle but Priebcko defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivan Priebcko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Priebcko.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Priebcko tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Priebcko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priebcko misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Priebcko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Priebcko. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Priebcko tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.

That's two 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.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Priebcko swivels and escapes.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Priebcko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Priebcko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Priebcko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Priebcko but Priebcko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Priebcko sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Priebcko!
Renato Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Priebcko avoids it really well and circles away.
Priebcko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Priebcko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Priebcko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Ivan Priebcko!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Ivan Priebcko!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Ivan Priebcko!

Ivan Priebcko wins by unanimous decision!