PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rullo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Hardwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Symphony X - The Serpent's Kiss . The crowd seem to be enjoying Hardwick's choice of entrance music: ZZ Top - Sharp Dressed Man. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Gracie
vs
Hardwick

189 cm
25
205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

193 cm
20
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Drops Nutri
Drops Nutri

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rullo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Hardwick!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardwick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardwick as he avoids it easily.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Hardwick.
Hardwick lands a jab to the nose.
Jason Hardwick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardwick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rullo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardwick circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwick tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardwick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardwick fails with an attempt to clinch.

Gracie feints and as Hardwick raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Hardwick is keeping the position.
Hardwick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwick controlling the position.
Hardwick wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Hardwick keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.

Hardwick pushes Gracie off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Hardwick misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwick wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Hardwick stuffs the takedown.
Hardwick misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hardwick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardwick pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hardwick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A left and a right from Hardwick both land. Nice combination.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Hardwick dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hardwick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardwick throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie shoots in but Hardwick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie moves out of range as Hardwick strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardwick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Hardwick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardwick.

Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwick is controlling Gracie's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Hardwick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hardwick is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Hardwick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hardwick wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.

Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Hardwick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is pressing down on Hardwick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hardwick is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hardwick keeping hold of Gracie's head, controlling as best he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hardwick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardwick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hardwick looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Hardwick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rullo Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rullo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardwick tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardwick slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hardwick did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stalling.
Gracie is thwarting Hardwick's attempts to control the position.
Hardwick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is looking to advance position but Hardwick won't allow it.
Hardwick has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rullo Gracie dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hardwick manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie wants to improve his position but Hardwick is controlling well.
Gracie is not content to let Hardwick control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hardwick in particular looking to stall.
Hardwick prevents Gracie from improving his position.

Hardwick stands up and beckons Gracie to join him on the feet.
Hardwick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Hardwick.
Hardwick throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardwick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Hardwick.
Hardwick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardwick looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.

Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gracie is trying to control. Hardwick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hardwick pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwick wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie trying to control the action but Hardwick is working from the bottom.
Hardwick wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Hardwick is doing well to control the position and prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hardwick misses with an uppercut.
Hardwick misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardwick is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardwick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Hardwick misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rullo Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

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