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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ely Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.
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210 lbs
15 - 15 - 1 |
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197 cm
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218 lbs
18 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ely Scott!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gracie is trying to defend but Scott finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scott trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Scott stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Scott is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Scott trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Scott taking a break here but Gracie is having none of it and regains half guard.
Scott is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
Scott is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Scott.
Scott lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Scott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Scott is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Scott eventually gives up the hold.
Scott seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Scott is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Scott is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Scott is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Scott scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Scott throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie is working an open guard so Scott takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Scott shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Scott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ely Scott dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Scott closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Scott postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Scott, into his guard.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Scott working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Scott's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gracie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Scott looks a forlorn figure.
Gracie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Scott is having none of it.
Scott is trying desperately to improve position.
Scott regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now.
Scott actively working from the bottom here.
Scott regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Scott is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Peter Gracie!
Peter Gracie took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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