PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce McGoose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mateus Gracie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bruce McGoose's chin.

McGoose
vs
Gracie

185 cm
25
185 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

180 cm
22
200 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

:: Happy Pills ::

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce McGoose!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mateus Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGoose lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
McGoose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a hook. McGoose ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGoose. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there

and McGoose counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.

McGoose goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McGoose's guard! Nice work there by Gracie!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie postures up.
McGoose keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
McGoose is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but McGoose is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but McGoose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McGoose can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Gracie is working for a kimura but McGoose is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McGoose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and McGoose reverses the position - he's now on top in Gracie's guard.
McGoose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.

That's two 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.
Gracie controlling McGoose's posture.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGoose is one step ahead there.
McGoose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGoose manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McGoose is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McGoose has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but McGoose is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGoose looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie passes McGoose's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McGoose tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.

McGoose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGoose is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.

McGoose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is taking a breather. McGoose says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracie wants to take a breather but McGoose is having none of it.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but McGoose is defending well.

Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGoose doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
McGoose has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mateus Gracie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McGoose fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGoose misses with a body shot.

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

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 looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

McGoose throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Gracie has gone for a leg lock! McGoose slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute 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.
McGoose knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
McGoose wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
McGoose wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
McGoose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie has control of McGoose's left arm, preventing McGoose from doing any damage.
McGoose postures up.
Gracie keeping full guard, as McGoose tries to pass.

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.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGoose manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGoose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGoose keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
McGoose looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but McGoose defends the submission attempt.
McGoose is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Gracie is working for a kimura but McGoose is defending it quite comfortably.
McGoose wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGoose pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
McGoose trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie passes to full mount!

Gracie has control of McGoose's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McGoose regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gracie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

It looks like Bruce McGoose has been cut.
McGoose really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGoose tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
McGoose is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie working McGoose over with strikes here.
McGoose is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
McGoose keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mateus Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGoose has given up his back.
Gracie has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for McGoose.
McGoose is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gracie lands a shot to the body.

McGoose is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but McGoose pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruce McGoose's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A punch combination from McGoose misses.
McGoose tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie throws a leg kick

and McGoose counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gracie is doing well to control the position and prevent McGoose from advancing to side control.

McGoose is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
McGoose tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
McGoose trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but McGoose is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is staying active underneath McGoose, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

McGoose seems to be looking for submissions.

Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by McGoose.
McGoose trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.

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.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McGoose trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGoose is one step ahead there.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGoose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGoose looking to pass the guard.
McGoose postures up.
McGoose preventing the sweep.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGoose misses with a body shot.
McGoose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGoose is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Mateus Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a leg kick that is checked

and McGoose counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.

Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGoose sees it coming and defends easily.

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGoose is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce McGoose clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce McGoose's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

McGoose gets a double leg takedown into Gracie's guard.
McGoose wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to sweep here but McGoose controlling him for the moment.
Gracie is trying to control the position but McGoose postures up.

McGoose drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie!
McGoose sneaks back into half guard.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but McGoose is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
McGoose makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGoose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGoose looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie trying to control the position but McGoose is working away.
McGoose manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McGoose is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is holding on to half guard well.
McGoose is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McGoose seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGoose misses with an elbow from the bottom.
McGoose taking punishment in the form of punches.

Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but McGoose is defending well.
Gracie tries to score with some ground and pound. McGoose controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGoose has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGoose keeps working.
McGoose gets back to half guard.

McGoose is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
McGoose is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie unloading with bombs!
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McGoose?
McGoose is bucking up trying to escape but Gracie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gracie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gracie lands a nice shot to the head.
McGoose regains half guard.
McGoose is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie passes to side control.

Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGoose is trying to improve his position.

Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but McGoose is defending well.
McGoose tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus Gracie dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bruce McGoose's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A clash of legs there as McGoose blocks the low kick.
McGoose is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGoose checks a leg kick nicely.
Bruce McGoose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie throws a leg kick but McGoose sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gracie throws a front kick aimed at McGoose's knee but McGoose avoids it well.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and McGoose counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGoose misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie misses with a telegraphed body shot

and McGoose counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gracie!
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGoose tries to take his opponent's back but Gracie turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.

Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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 throws and elbow that misses. McGoose uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by McGoose!

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gracie keeping moving, preventing McGoose from controlling successfully.
Bruce McGoose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGoose tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
McGoose wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie wants to sweep here but McGoose controlling him for the moment.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing McGoose from controlling successfully.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie misses with the combination.

McGoose drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

McGoose wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
McGoose throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mateus Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGoose swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McGoose's guard.

McGoose is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but McGoose is retaining full guard.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but McGoose keeps moving.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce McGoose showed his dominance in that final round.
I think 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 47:48
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mateus Gracie!
Mateus Gracie is the new middleweight champion!