PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cray Daddy Tay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tay comes into the arena with Blue (Dancing Crayfish Version) blaring out of the sound system. Mateus Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Daddy Tay
vs
Gracie

187 cm
25
186 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

180 cm
27
200 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Syndicate Nutrition (DUS)
XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cray Daddy Tay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mateus Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tay throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tay is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracie trying to advance position but Tay counters by regaining guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Tay.
Tay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie throws a strike but Tay rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tay is one step ahead there.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Tay from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracie looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mateus Gracie was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Tay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tay.
Tay scores with a nice strike.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Cray Daddy Tay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Tay counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Tay moves out of range easily.
Tay scores with a nice strike.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cray Daddy Tay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie tries a low kick but Tay avoids it.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie slips under a jab from Tay.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tay moves away.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Tay saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tay works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Tay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Tay.
Tay thows a body shot but no joy.
Tay paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Tay tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tay has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tay defends it well.
Tay won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tay moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tay manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Tay keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie trying to control but Tay is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cray Daddy Tay will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tay swivels and escapes.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Tay avoids it.
Tay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tay throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice takedown defense from Tay. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Tay fails to land with a series of punches.
Tay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tay leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cray Daddy Tay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateus Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tay scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tay throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tay is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tay misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tay's knee momentarily.
Gracie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tay misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Tay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cray Daddy Tay is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tay circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Tay.
Gracie feints and then cracks Tay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tay down.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Tay.
Tay connects with a single shot there.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Tay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie with a poor takedown
letting Tay counter with a right hand.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Tay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a swing at Tay's ribcage but misses.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gracie swings for the body but Tay moves out of range.
Gracie wants to land a leg kick but Tay is out of range.
Tay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Tay cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tay as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Tay. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Tay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a low kick but Tay avoids it.
Tay lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Tay.
Tay throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Tay lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Tay throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie moves out of range as Tay strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cray Daddy Tay dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Tay scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tay throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tay throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tay scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Tay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tay missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tay stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Cray Daddy Tay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateus Gracie.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Tay.
Gracie cracks the inside of Tay's front leg.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tay!
Tay lands a jab to the head.
Gracie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Tay misses.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Tay sprawls well.
Tay misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Tay coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Tay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tay lands with a right hand.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tay finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Gracie tenderised Tay's leg. Tay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tay paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cray Daddy Tay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No joy there for Tay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tay cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Tay sprawls well.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Tay misses its intended target.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Tay.
Tay throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mateus Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tay checks it well.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tay moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cray Daddy Tay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tay, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cray Daddy Tay!
After winning the bout, Cray Daddy Tay thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.