PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gepetto Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Plenty Raines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Plenty Raines is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Gracie
vs
Raines

170 cm
26
160 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

170 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gepetto Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Plenty Raines!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raines tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raines lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gracie backs up against the cage.
Gracie misses with a takedown

and Raines decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.
Raines not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Raines trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!
Raines throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raines controls the pace.
Raines content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raines controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Raines postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raines content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Raines trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Raines has passed into half guard!

Raines decides to stand and escape the position.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Raines sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raines but Raines pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gepetto Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raines's waist but Raines gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raines but Raines pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Raines shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Raines connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but Raines is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Raines scoring with some ground and pound.

Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Raines controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raines's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Raines postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Raines must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raines makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Raines is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie striking off his back but it's not causing Raines any problems.

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Raines pushes his legs off easily.
Raines really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Raines stands up and waves to Gracie to follow him.
Raines throws a one two combo.

Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Raines to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Raines is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raines looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gracie is working an open guard so Raines takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Raines gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Raines prevents it.
Raines stalls.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Raines wants the takedown. Gracie is fighting it off but Raines persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gracie's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Plenty Raines dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raines tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raines to the ground. Raines escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Raines tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Raines is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
Raines's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracie wants to stand but Raines has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Raines wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.

Plenty Raines has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gracie tries to clinch but Raines moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raines throws a shot to the body.
Raines connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Raines pinned against the cage. Raines gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gepetto Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Raines shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Raines working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Raines stands up from Gracie's guard - Raines perhaps looking for a knockout.
Raines checks a low kick from Gracie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raines wants to clinch.
Raines connects with a jab.

Raines looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raines scoring with some ground and pound.
Raines scoring with punches to the head and body.
Raines's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Raines is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.
Raines lands a nice forearm strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gracie is working to avoid the ground and pound but Raines connects with a decent elbow.
Gracie tries to escape but Raines is in control.

Raines tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Raines trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Raines in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gracie struggling a bit here.

Raines wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Raines has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Raines scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Raines looking to control but instead Gracie has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gracie flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie wants to stand back up but Raines manages to pass into side control.
Raines advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Plenty Raines showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Raines gets a takedown into half guard.
Raines stalling.
Raines working Gracie over with strikes.
Raines has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Raines lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gracie hang on?
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BOOM! Raines connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raines raining down shots from the mount!
Raines landing strikes from the mount.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Raines isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Raines cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Raines with shots to the head and body - Gracie looks very uncomfortable down there.
Raines putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Raines looking to finish Gracie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gracie!

Gracie is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raines lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raines looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Gracie covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Plenty Raines!
During a confident post fight interview, Plenty Raines thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.