PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael BayawaK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BayawaK comes to the cage accompanied by Dayang-dayang. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Royce Gracie was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

BayawaK
vs
Gracie

182 cm
26
255 lbs
6 - 13 - 0

185 cm
26
270 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rafael BayawaK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a takedown

and BayawaK counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gracie!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gracie tries to hold on but BayawaK pushes him away.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BayawaK throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gracie tries to hold on but BayawaK pushes him away.
BayawaK lands a big shot there that rocks Gracie but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
BayawaK avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
BayawaK landing shots from mount.
BayawaK controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie tries to hold on but BayawaK postures up.
BayawaK lands a nice shot to the head.

Gracie is rocked!
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
BayawaK tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of BayawaK's lack of action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
BayawaK throws an elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in BayawaK's guard. Nice move by Gracie!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BayawaK is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gracie has eaten all the pies!
Gracie trying to control but BayawaK is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
BayawaK managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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 is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as BayawaK works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as BayawaK works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie wants to control from the top but BayawaK keeps moving.
BayawaK pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but BayawaK is working from the bottom.

Gracie drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gracie as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! BayawaK screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gracie! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.