PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reginaldo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurcio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Gracie
vs
Gracie

190 cm
18
260 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

194 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reginaldo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maurcio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maurcio Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Reginaldo Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Maurcio Gracie wants to control the pace but Reginaldo Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Maurcio Gracie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reginaldo Gracie looks a forlorn figure.
Maurcio Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Reginaldo Gracie?
Reginaldo Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.

Maurcio Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Reginaldo Gracie has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Reginaldo Gracie!
Maurcio Gracie keeping full guard, as Reginaldo Gracie tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maurcio Gracie is on top in guard.
Maurcio Gracie wants to control from the top but Reginaldo Gracie keeps moving.
Maurcio Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

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.

Maurcio Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reginaldo Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maurcio Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Reginaldo Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Maurcio Gracie trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Reginaldo Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reginaldo Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reginaldo Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Maurcio Gracie is pulling down on Reginaldo Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Reginaldo Gracie, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reginaldo Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maurcio Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maurcio Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maurcio Gracie!
Maurcio Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Reginaldo Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Maurcio Gracie decides to stand back up. Maurcio Gracie steps back and let's Reginaldo Gracie get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maurcio Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Reginaldo Gracie circles away.
Reginaldo Gracie tries to clinch up but Maurcio Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Maurcio Gracie as Reginaldo Gracie shoots in.
Maurcio Gracie clinches but Reginaldo Gracie breaks the clinch

and Reginaldo Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reginaldo Gracie could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Maurcio Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Maurcio Gracie misses with a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maurcio Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maurcio Gracie avoids the attempt from Reginaldo Gracie to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurcio Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Reginaldo Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Maurcio Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reginaldo Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reginaldo Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Maurcio Gracie cracks Reginaldo Gracie with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Maurcio Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reginaldo Gracie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Maurcio Gracie but great work by Reginaldo Gracie.
Reginaldo Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Maurcio Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maurcio Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Reginaldo Gracie wants to stand but Maurcio Gracie has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Reginaldo Gracie forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurcio Gracie has his hands clasped together around Reginaldo Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
Reginaldo Gracie trying to control from half guard but Maurcio Gracie is working away.
Maurcio Gracie trying to control but Reginaldo Gracie postures up.

That's two 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.
Reginaldo Gracie wants to take a breather but Maurcio Gracie is having none of it.
Reginaldo Gracie works his way into side control.
Reginaldo Gracie tries to move to mount but Maurcio Gracie blocks the move with his legs.
Reginaldo Gracie tries to stand but Maurcio Gracie is controlling his head.

Reginaldo Gracie stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Maurcio Gracie. No joy for Reginaldo Gracie on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maurcio Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Reginaldo Gracie.
Maurcio Gracie throws an elbow but it misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Maurcio Gracie lands a takedown into guard.
Maurcio Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Maurcio Gracie thows a big elbow that misses.
Maurcio Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reginaldo Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Maurcio Gracie preventing the sweep.
Maurcio Gracie controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reginaldo Gracie is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reginaldo Gracie stands and throws Maurcio Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Reginaldo Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maurcio Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maurcio Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Reginaldo Gracie off and has taken his back!
Reginaldo Gracie prevents Maurcio Gracie from getting a body triangle.
Reginaldo Gracie turns into Maurcio Gracie and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurcio Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Maurcio Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Maurcio Gracie throws a head kick but Reginaldo Gracie moves out of range.
Reginaldo Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Reginaldo Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maurcio Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Reginaldo Gracie pushes him off.
Maurcio Gracie leaves Reginaldo Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reginaldo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Maurcio Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reginaldo Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maurcio Gracie lands an elbow.
Maurcio Gracie lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Reginaldo Gracie down.

Maurcio Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reginaldo Gracie is trying to control Maurcio Gracie's posture but Maurcio Gracie avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Maurcio Gracie crashes against the mat.
Maurcio Gracie working away.
Maurcio Gracie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Reginaldo Gracie is avoiding damage well.
Maurcio Gracie misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Maurcio Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reginaldo Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reginaldo Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maurcio Gracie's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reginaldo Gracie is not content to let Maurcio Gracie control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reginaldo Gracie misses with a head kick.
Reginaldo Gracie dodges the punch combination from Maurcio Gracie.
Maurcio Gracie tries to clinch up

so Reginaldo Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reginaldo Gracie passes Maurcio Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Reginaldo Gracie decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Maurcio Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reginaldo Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maurcio Gracie tries for a takedown but Reginaldo Gracie circles away easily
and Reginaldo Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Maurcio Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maurcio Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Reginaldo Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maurcio Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Maurcio Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maurcio Gracie throws a series of punches but Reginaldo Gracie moves out of range.
Reginaldo Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maurcio Gracie sprawls well. Maurcio Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reginaldo Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Maurcio Gracie misses.
Reginaldo Gracie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Maurcio Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Maurcio Gracie with the ground and pound but Reginaldo Gracie uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maurcio Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reginaldo Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Reginaldo Gracie thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Reginaldo Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reginaldo Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maurcio Gracie keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reginaldo Gracie prevents Maurcio Gracie from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Reginaldo Gracie.
I think Maurcio Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

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