PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ralf Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poker Stars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Mulheres - Martinho da Vila. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Gracie
vs
Stars

179 cm
25
174 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BEST NUTRITION,no doping

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ralf Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Poker Stars!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stars tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stars somewhat.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Stars counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stars trying to control the position.
Gracie trying to control but Stars is working from the bottom.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Stars is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Stars working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie postures up in Stars's guard and throws a big left but Stars blocks it.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie trying to control the action but Stars is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stars knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stars wants to get back to his feet.

Stars looking for submissions off his back.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stars shoots and misses

and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stars's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stars wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie postures up.
Stars is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stars manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Stars in his guard.
Stars wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stars can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stars shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ralf Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poker Stars.

Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stars is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stars has escaped and now he's on top!

Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stars can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stars pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.

Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stars wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Stars trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stars would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gracie has his foot on Stars's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stars works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie is trying to keep Stars in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Stars shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Stars keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stars will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ralf Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poker Stars.

Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gracie advances to half guard.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stars has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stars wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stars is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Stars works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie is in close to Stars's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stars has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Stars's legs - danger averted.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stars has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stars is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stars manages to get back to half guard.
Ralf Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stars is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stars avoid being mounted?

Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stars is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stars has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stars trying to control from the bottom.

Gracie is working for a kimura but Stars is defending it quite comfortably.
Stars avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stars misses with a takedown

and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's four 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 tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stars smiles and moves away.
Gracie tries to clinch but Stars is having none of it.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Stars circles away easily

and Stars counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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 Stars walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stars swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Gracie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stars.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stars makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gracie really felt that one!
Stars shoots and misses

and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie postures up in Stars's guard and throws a big left but Stars blocks it.
Stars avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralf Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Stars sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Stars scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stars passes to full mount!
Stars putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gracie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Stars avoiding Gracie 's attempts to control his hands.

Stars is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Stars doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stars keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stars keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie scoring with some ground and pound.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stars swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Stars counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stars doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stars manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Gracie has his feet on Stars's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Stars shoots in.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stars but Stars pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralf Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stars misses with a takedown attempt

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Stars is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stars manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Stars's guard.

Gracie stands up and waves to Stars to follow him.
Stars shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stars napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stars is pushing Gracie's head away, looking to escape. Gracie manages to hold on to the position though.

Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stars can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stars is trying to get back to his feet.

Gracie tries for a kimura but Stars is defending well.
Gracie prevents Stars from escaping the position.
Gracie works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stars is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralf Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralf Gracie!