PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Trojan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Bate pesadão blaring out of the sound system. Trojan has chosen Notas de Rodapé as his entrance music. Mauricio Trojan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kevin Gracie's chin.

Gracie
vs
Trojan

177 cm
19
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
149 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Trojan!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Trojan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trojan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Trojan defends it.

Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Trojan!

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

Gracie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Trojan is now in Gracie's guard. A big mistake from Gracie there, giving up the dominant position!
Trojan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trojan thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trojan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trojan preventing the sweep.

Gracie is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Trojan rolls with it to try and escape but Gracie cranks on the arm and Trojan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Gracie!