PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Defoe Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ortiz killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gracie
vs
killer

170 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Asphyxiation Ltd.
CBK MMA Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Defoe Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, ortiz killer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
killer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but killer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
killer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
killer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
killer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Defoe Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ortiz killer.
killer fails to land the takedown.
killer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie tries to bum rush killer with a series of wild strikes but killer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
ortiz killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
killer blocks a jab.
killer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

killer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
killer looks gassed!
killer trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie has his hands on killer's head, controlling the position.
killer 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.
killer 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.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for killer!

Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but killer is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Gracie looking to control but killer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
killer tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
killer reaches up to try and control the position but Gracie seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! killer rolls and tries to escape and now Gracie has his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

killer won't enjoy being in this position. Gracie looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - killer is tapping - it's over boys! Gracie picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Defoe Gracie!