PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tracy Mcgrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Jakort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mcgrady
vs
Jakort

188 cm
24
205 lbs
2 - 10 - 0

185 cm
27
220 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tracy Mcgrady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Jakort!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakort swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcgrady.
Jakort checks a low kick from Mcgrady.

Mcgrady shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jakort is trying to defend but Mcgrady finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Mcgrady is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Jakort is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgrady pulls his head out easily.

Jakort actively working from the bottom here.
Mcgrady trying to control from half guard but Jakort is working away.

Jakort looking for submissions off his back.

Jakort actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like Mcgrady is going to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jakort looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jakort actively working from the bottom here.

Jakort kicks Mcgrady off and gets back to his feet.
Mcgrady scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mcgrady fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcgrady tries to clinch up but Jakort circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Mcgrady does no damage.
Mcgrady tries to work over Jakort's front leg with a kick but Jakort checks it.

Mcgrady gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcgrady is breathing heavily.
Jakort is pushing down on Mcgrady's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcgrady is fighting to maintain full guard but Jakort has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jakort working the head and body with strikes.

Jakort stands up from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jakort pushes Mcgrady up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgrady goes for a takedown attempt but Jakort pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Mcgrady.

Jakort fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mcgrady sprawls well initially but Jakort persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jakort takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jakort has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jakort lands a big shot there that rocks Mcgrady but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Jakort throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Mcgrady has his hands clasped together but Jakort breaks the hold and Mcgrady is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Jakort!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralph Jakort!