PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between JB Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heio Gracie Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). JB Holmes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Holmes
vs
Gracie Jr

180 cm
20
146 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, JB Holmes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heio Gracie Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Holmes.
Gracie Jr fails with the takedown.
Holmes throws a nice looking combination but Gracie Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holmes fails to land with a series of punches.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Gracie Jr avoids them all with ease.
Holmes misses with a double jab.
Gracie Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Jr blocks a head kick by Holmes.
Holmes throws a looping overhand right but Gracie Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Holmes.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Gracie Jr moves out of range.
Holmes looks to land a combination but Gracie Jr avoids it well.
Holmes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Holmes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Gracie Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Gracie Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Holmes dives on top into guard.

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

Gracie Jr is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Holmes frees his head nicely. Oh but Gracie Jr has switched to an armbar! Holmes is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Heio Gracie Jr!
Heio Gracie Jr is the new featherweight champion!