PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Reality (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Gracie
vs
Reality

184 cm
25
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

198 cm
25
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roy Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maxim Reality!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reality closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracie quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Reality prevents Gracie from improving his position.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reality wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie wants to control but Reality is keeping busy.
Reality prevents Gracie from improving his position.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reality is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie trying to control here.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reality.

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

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.

Reality is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Reality from standing up.

Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reality doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reality manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reality defends it easily.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Reality makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reality distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reality won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reality lands a couple of digs.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Reality got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reality has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

Reality is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Reality landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Reality is proving a slippery customer.
Reality working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Reality from standing up.
Reality throws a big right hand that misses.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reality trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Reality defends easily.
Reality lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Reality thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gracie has an active guard here but Reality has managed to pass into half guard.
Reality trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Reality dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Reality slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reality looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Reality's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reality is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Reality is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reality!
Reality is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie has control of Reality's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Reality regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Reality regains half guard.

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reality is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.

Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Reality is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Reality is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reality is trying to control but can't.

Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reality 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reality makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reality.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reality is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reality is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Reality has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie postures up.
Reality wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reality controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Maxim Reality was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reality throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reality throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Reality loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roy Gracie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Reality which made him look bad.
No joy there for Reality, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reality tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Reality.

Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reality is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reality moves into full guard.
Reality wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Reality is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.

Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reality wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.

Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Reality is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reality manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Reality's guard.
Reality not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reality might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gracie advances to half guard.

Gracie is working for a kimura but Reality is defending it quite comfortably.
Roy Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Gracie seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Reality has recovered full guard.
Reality not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reality wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reality wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reality holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reality wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Reality is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reality manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Reality's guard.
Reality is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.

Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Reality not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Gracie!
Roy Gracie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.