PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Helder Gracies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Landshark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Gracies
vs
Landshark

176 cm
21
163 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
167 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helder Gracies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Devin Landshark!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Landshark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracies's guard.
Landshark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Landshark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracies works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracies preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Landshark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Landshark chips away with some ground and pound.
Gracies tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Landshark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Landshark stops Gracies from standing up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracies shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Landshark counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Landshark.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracies utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Landshark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Landshark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Landshark throwing strikes but missing.
Landshark connects with a couple of short punches.
Landshark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Gracies working for a triangle but Landshark defends it easily.
Landshark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Landshark with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Landshark is in close to Gracies's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracies trying to control the position.
Landshark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracies is trying to control the position but Landshark postures up.
Gracies tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracies preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Landshark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Landshark throws and elbow that misses. Gracies uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Landshark's guard. Nice move by Gracies!
Gracies won't allow Landshark to sweep him here.
Gracies tries to free his leg and advance position but Landshark is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracies stopping the sweep attempt from Landshark.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landshark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Gracies stands up and waves to Landshark to follow him.

Landshark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracies's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracies is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Landshark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracies is keeping the position for now.
Landshark throwing strikes from guard but Gracies blocks nicely.
Landshark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Landshark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Landshark dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gracies throws a head kick that misses.
Landshark misses with a takedown

and Gracies counters with a shoot takedown. Landshark fights it but they end up in guard.
Landshark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracies manages to get himself to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Landshark's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracies keeping moving, preventing Landshark from controlling successfully.
Landshark prevents Gracies from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landshark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Landshark postures up.
Gracies wants to stand up but Landshark is controlling him.
Landshark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Landshark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Landshark scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Landshark is nestled in close to Gracies, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Landshark trying to mount his opponent but Gracies defends it.
Landshark is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Landshark working Gracies over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landshark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracies trying to hold on to Landshark's head to control him but Landshark postures up.
Landshark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Landshark working Gracies over with strikes.
Gracies is looking to control Landshark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracies avoid being mounted?
Landshark is nestled in close to Gracies, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Landshark trying to control from half guard but Gracies is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Landshark connects with a nice short shot to Gracies's temple.
Gracies is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracies wants to get back to full guard.
Landshark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracies has his hands clasped together around Landshark's back. He's all about the action.
Landshark working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Devin Landshark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Landshark lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Gracies is rocked!
Landshark drops an elbow to the side of Gracies's head.
Oh Gracies is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracies on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gracies seems to have got his legs back now.
Gracies blocking the ground and pound attempt from Landshark.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Landshark seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracies trying to control from the bottom.
Landshark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracies avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Landshark.
Landshark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracies trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Gracies tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Landshark landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gracies tries to hold on but Landshark postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Landshark with the ground and pound from mount.
Landshark lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Landshark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Gracies gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Landshark counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! Gracies is in trouble here! Landshark pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Devin Landshark!