PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ieyasu Tokugawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Gracie
vs
Tokugawa

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Helio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ieyasu Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokugawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tokugawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tokugawa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Tokugawa throws a head kick that misses.
Tokugawa throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tokugawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Tokugawa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ieyasu Tokugawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Tokugawa has managed to clinch.
Gracie is working for takedown but Tokugawa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tokugawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tokugawa misses with a knee to the head.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tokugawa scores a nice knee to the body.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tokugawa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tokugawa tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Gracie looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokugawa looking to throw knees to the head but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Tokugawa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tokugawa.
Tokugawa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Tokugawa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tokugawa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Helio Gracie has been cut.
Gracie dodges an elbow strike from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands a nice elbow.
Tokugawa landing knees to the body.
Tokugawa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tokugawa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Tokugawa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Tokugawa lands a knee to the head.
Tokugawa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Tokugawa landing knees to the head.
Tokugawa tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tokugawa misses with an elbow strike.
Tokugawa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tokugawa walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tokugawa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Tokugawa.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Tokugawa which made him look bad.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Tokugawa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tokugawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tokugawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa wants to clinch.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Tokugawa.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tokugawa circles away.
Ieyasu Tokugawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie blocks a jab.

Tokugawa moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tokugawa.
Tokugawa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tokugawa scores a nice knee to the body.
Tokugawa with a knee to the head.
Tokugawa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Tokugawa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Tokugawa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tokugawa pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa stuffs the takedown.
Tokugawa misses with a head kick.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Tokugawa.

Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tokugawa sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Tokugawa defends it.
Tokugawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Tokugawa defends the submission attempt.
Tokugawa tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ieyasu Tokugawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Helio Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tokugawa scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Tokugawa.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tokugawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tokugawa throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tokugawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Tokugawa.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Tokugawa shows good takedown defense.
Tokugawa tries a head kick but it misses.

Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tokugawa wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokugawa is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Tokugawa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Tokugawa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tokugawa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tokugawa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's two 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.
Gracie prevents Tokugawa from getting back to his feet.
Gracie throws and elbow that misses. Tokugawa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Tokugawa!
Tokugawa won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tokugawa is one step ahead there.

Tokugawa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
Tokugawa throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tokugawa lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Tokugawa takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tokugawa throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tokugawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Tokugawa.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.

Tokugawa moves into the clinch.
Tokugawa tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Tokugawa misses with a knee strike.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tokugawa prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa lands a knee to the head.
Ieyasu Tokugawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tokugawa looking to throw knees to the head but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Tokugawa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tokugawa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Tokugawa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tokugawa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tokugawa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tokugawa landing knees to the head.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Tokugawa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tokugawa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Tokugawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tokugawa prevents it.
Tokugawa connects with a knee to the head.
Tokugawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tokugawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ieyasu Tokugawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Helio Gracie's cut.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tokugawa avoids it really well and circles away.
Tokugawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ieyasu Tokugawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tokugawa tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Tokugawa wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tokugawa fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tokugawa wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Tokugawa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tokugawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Tokugawa clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the ropes.
Tokugawa tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Tokugawa connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tokugawa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tokugawa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Tokugawa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tokugawa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Helio Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie has Tokugawa pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Tokugawa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tokugawa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tokugawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tokugawa.
Tokugawa scores a nice knee to the body.
Tokugawa with a knee to the head.
Tokugawa tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tokugawa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tokugawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tokugawa tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie dives in and grabs Tokugawa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tokugawa pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Tokugawa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Tokugawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Tokugawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tokugawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tokugawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tokugawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four 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.
Tokugawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tokugawa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tokugawa throws a big shot that misses.
Tokugawa scores with a head kick.
Tokugawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie shoots in but Tokugawa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ieyasu Tokugawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tokugawa wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tokugawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tokugawa throws a nice head kick!
Gracie blocks a low kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ieyasu Tokugawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tokugawa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Ieyasu Tokugawa!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Ieyasu Tokugawa!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Ieyasu Tokugawa!

Ieyasu Tokugawa wins by unanimous decision!