PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ocean rowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). rowe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. tokyo drift kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Gracie
vs
rowe

195 cm
18
285 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

223 cm
21
245 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fedor Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, ocean rowe!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
ocean rowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie scores with a crisp jab that stopped rowe in his tracks.
Gracie throws a series of strikes that have rowe backpedaling.
Gracie lands a nice looking body shot.
rowe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from rowe.
rowe fails to land the takedown.
Fedor Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ocean rowe.
rowe shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but rowe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

rowe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but rowe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
rowe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
rowe looks gassed!

rowe working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to stand up.
Gracie could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
rowe with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

rowe with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

rowe working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay.

That's two 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.

rowe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

rowe is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.

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

rowe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.

That's four 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
rowe shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
rowe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but rowe persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
rowe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
rowe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
rowe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
rowe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing rowe off to one side.
rowe misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from rowe.
Gracie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from rowe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for rowe with that takedown attempt.
Fedor Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ocean rowe.
rowe takes one to the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Gracie.
rowe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fedor Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
rowe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie throws a right hand that rowe ducks under and follows up with a left that rowe also avoids with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from rowe.
rowe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from rowe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie lands a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie leaves rowe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows rowe to score an easy takedown into full guard.

rowe drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick rowe off! rowe jumps back into Gracie's guard.

rowe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
rowe trying to move into half guard but instead Gracie has managed to sweep!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

rowe had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gracie is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. rowe Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gracie's back instead.
Gracie has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

rowe working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gracie showing good submission defense here.

rowe working for a choke but Gracie is defending well.

rowe is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gracie is defending well though. rowe let's go of the attempt for now.

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.

rowe patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

rowe is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gracie is defending well though. rowe let's go of the attempt for now.
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 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 rowe gets his way!
Gracie controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

rowe looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Fedor 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! And we move into the final round!

Gracie throws a right hand that rowe ducks under and follows up with a left that rowe also avoids with ease.
rowe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
rowe moves forwards but Gracie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches rowe on the side of the head.
rowe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie jabs at rowe's body.
rowe tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fedor Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ocean rowe.
A left and a right from Gracie both land. Nice combination.
rowe closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. rowe pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Gracie coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie leaves rowe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
rowe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
rowe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gracie.
rowe dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on rowe's head and hops out.
rowe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing rowe off to one side.
rowe dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
rowe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
A cross from Gracie lands.
rowe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
rowe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gracie, as that shot connected.
Gracie lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from rowe. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as rowe shoots in.
Gracie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie digs a good hook to rowe's body.
rowe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
rowe has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie tests rowe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
rowe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. rowe gets slowly back to his feet.
rowe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but rowe circles away quickly and effectively.
rowe shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
rowe fails with the takedown.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
rowe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scores with a punch to the head.
rowe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
rowe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten rowe somewhat.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - rowe circles away.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
rowe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
rowe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie throws a shot to the body.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - rowe circles away.
rowe fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie throws a series of punches but rowe avoids them all with ease.
Gracie leaves rowe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four 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.
Gracie cracks rowe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but rowe shows good takedown defense.
rowe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
rowe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gracie lands a body shot.
rowe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gracie.

rowe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
rowe forces his way into half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
rowe works his way into full mount!

rowe is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gracie can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Gracie!