PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie JR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuisamoa Alailefaleula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuisamoa Alailefaleula has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gracie JR
vs
Alailefaleula

187 cm
28
213 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

184 cm
24
213 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Knockout Nutrition (150Q $35)

Knockout Nutrition (150Q $35)
Knockout Nutrition (150Q $35)

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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Royce Gracie JR!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tuisamoa Alailefaleula !
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie JR fails with the takedown

and Alailefaleula counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie JR won't be happy with that.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alailefaleula misses with the ground and pound.
Alailefaleula working the ground and pound.
Gracie JR avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alailefaleula .
Alailefaleula throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Gracie JR works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Alailefaleula trying to control from half guard but Gracie JR is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alailefaleula looks to land a strike but Gracie JR avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alailefaleula controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alailefaleula throws a strike but Gracie JR rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gracie JR trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie JR keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alailefaleula 's head.
Alailefaleula seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alailefaleula tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie JR wants to pass the guard but Alailefaleula is keeping the position.
Alailefaleula wants to stand but Gracie JR is controlling the position.
Alailefaleula manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie JR manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alailefaleula throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie JR preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alailefaleula scoring with some ground and pound.
Alailefaleula stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie JR.
Alailefaleula throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alailefaleula stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie JR.
Gracie JR keeping moving, preventing Alailefaleula from controlling successfully.
Alailefaleula throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alailefaleula throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie JR works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuisamoa Alailefaleula dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Alailefaleula feints and as Gracie JR raises his hands in defense, Alailefaleula changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alailefaleula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alailefaleula throwing strikes but missing.
Alailefaleula is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie JR has wrist control.
Alailefaleula throwing strikes from guard but Gracie JR blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alailefaleula looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alailefaleula wants to stand and escape but instead Gracie JR has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gracie JR stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alailefaleula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie JR with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie JR pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alailefaleula is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie JR throws an elbow that misses. Alailefaleula uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie JR's guard. Nice move by Alailefaleula !
Alailefaleula lands a couple of elbows.
Gracie JR preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alailefaleula scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie JR pulls Alailefaleula in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alailefaleula tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie JR is retaining full guard.
Alailefaleula trying to move into half guard but instead Gracie JR has managed to sweep!
Gracie JR throws a big right hand that misses.
Alailefaleula pulls Gracie JR in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie JR trying to move into half guard but instead Alailefaleula has managed to sweep!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alailefaleula accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie JR pulls Alailefaleula in close to his closed guard and prevents Alailefaleula from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alailefaleula wants to control from the top but Gracie JR keeps moving.
Alailefaleula is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tuisamoa Alailefaleula has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tuisamoa Alailefaleula wasn't active enough on the ground.
Alailefaleula misses with a takedown attempt

and Gracie JR counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gracie JR goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alailefaleula rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie JR's guard! Nice work there by Alailefaleula !
Alailefaleula looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuisamoa Alailefaleula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gracie JR tries for a takedown but Alailefaleula circles away easily
and Alailefaleula counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie JR throws a hook but Alailefaleula avoids it easily.

Alailefaleula looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alailefaleula throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alailefaleula throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gracie JR to regain full guard.
Alailefaleula stays in close to Gracie JR's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alailefaleula is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie JR has wrist control.
Alailefaleula with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alailefaleula working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alailefaleula missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alailefaleula throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alailefaleula working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alailefaleula looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie JR gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alailefaleula is pulling down on Gracie JR's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie JR tries to stand but Alailefaleula is controlling from the bottom.
Alailefaleula lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie JR!
A nice elbow there by Alailefaleula .
Alailefaleula throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gracie JR because Alailefaleula loaded up on that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alailefaleula pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Alailefaleula working Gracie JR over with strikes here.
Gracie JR wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Alailefaleula .
Alailefaleula throwing strikes here but Gracie JR is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alailefaleula landing strikes from the mount.
Royce Gracie JR has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alailefaleula has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gracie JR's face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tuisamoa Alailefaleula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alailefaleula has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuisamoa Alailefaleula !