PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JoJo Caliente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Chute Box Theme. Carlos Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to JoJo Caliente's chin.

Gracie
vs
Caliente

180 cm
18
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
202 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

FNF Energy - (Sale!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, JoJo Caliente!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Caliente swivels and escapes.
Caliente stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Caliente sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Caliente's waist but Caliente gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie checks a low kick from Caliente.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Caliente circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Caliente.
Caliente looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Caliente's half guard.

Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.

Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Caliente defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Caliente defends the submission attempt.
Caliente is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Caliente wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Caliente defends the submission attempt.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Caliente is defending well.
Gracie is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caliente wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Caliente buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Caliente.

Caliente gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Caliente pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caliente wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caliente is keeping the position for now.
Caliente looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie won't allow Caliente to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but JoJo Caliente will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gracie blocks a leg kick.

Gracie drives through and clinches with Caliente against the cage.
Caliente looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Caliente looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Caliente just stands there and leans against the cage.

Gracie pulls Caliente into guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Caliente from controlling successfully.
Caliente wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Caliente is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caliente is one step ahead there.

Caliente has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gracie to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Caliente is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gracie pulls down on the head and he's put Caliente to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carlos Gracie!