PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Veli Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolls Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Wu-Tang Clan - The Mystery Of Chessboxin as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Schwarzeneg
vs
Gracie

175 cm
26
175 lbs
11 - 20 - 0

187 cm
27
183 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Veli Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rolls Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch up.
Schwarzeneg dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Schwarzeneg's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veli Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schwarzeneg checks it well.
Schwarzeneg moves out of range of the strikes.
Schwarzeneg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Schwarzeneg tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schwarzeneg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schwarzeneg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Schwarzeneg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Schwarzeneg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schwarzeneg is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schwarzeneg defends well.
Schwarzeneg wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schwarzeneg is one step ahead there.

Gracie has his foot on Schwarzeneg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schwarzeneg works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schwarzeneg tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Schwarzeneg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schwarzeneg defends it easily.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.

Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Schwarzeneg has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schwarzeneg has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from.

Schwarzeneg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schwarzeneg defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is working an open guard so Schwarzeneg takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Schwarzeneg shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Schwarzeneg has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schwarzeneg backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schwarzeneg tries to score a body lock takedown but Gracie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg is defended easily by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rolls Gracie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Schwarzeneg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Schwarzeneg throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schwarzeneg's head backwards.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Schwarzeneg on that attempt.

Schwarzeneg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand up but Gracie has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Gracie is pressing down on Schwarzeneg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Schwarzeneg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg preventing the sweep.

Gracie working for a triangle but Schwarzeneg defends it easily.
Schwarzeneg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schwarzeneg looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Schwarzeneg from getting back to his feet.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schwarzeneg's head.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rolls Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Rolls Gracie has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Schwarzeneg ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Schwarzeneg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schwarzeneg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Schwarzeneg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schwarzeneg somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veli Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses

and Schwarzeneg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Schwarzeneg tries to pass.

Schwarzeneg gets to his feet. Gracie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie misses with a hook.
Schwarzeneg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
Schwarzeneg fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Schwarzeneg avoids it well.
Gracie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg.

Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Schwarzeneg's guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwarzeneg is retaining full guard.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Schwarzeneg's brow.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schwarzeneg's guard.
Gracie winds up and cracks Schwarzeneg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schwarzeneg is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Schwarzeneg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rolls Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gracie connects with a single shot there.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Schwarzeneg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schwarzeneg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Schwarzeneg's head.
Schwarzeneg has his takedown stuffed

and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veli Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Schwarzeneg tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Schwarzeneg defending well.
Schwarzeneg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position 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!
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie is nestled in close to Schwarzeneg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzeneg taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.

Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schwarzeneg taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
Schwarzeneg is looking to improve his position.
Schwarzeneg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Schwarzeneg defends it.
Gracie wants to control but Schwarzeneg is keeping him busy.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Schwarzeneg looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Schwarzeneg trying to control here.
Gracie wants to control but Schwarzeneg is keeping him busy.
Schwarzeneg has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie slips a nice elbow through Schwarzeneg's hands, connecting with Schwarzeneg's forehead.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Schwarzeneg is rocked!
Schwarzeneg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips a nice elbow through Schwarzeneg's hands, connecting with Schwarzeneg's forehead.

Schwarzeneg looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Schwarzeneg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Schwarzeneg wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
Schwarzeneg taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Schwarzeneg's head.
Gracie scores with a big shot! Schwarzeneg's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Schwarzeneg! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rolls Gracie!