PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jj Mcgarry (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.

Gracie
vs
Mcgarry

175 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
30
170 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

TWGC Champion
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeus Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jj Mcgarry!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgarry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcgarry is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Mcgarry has managed to sweep!

Gracie has his foot on Mcgarry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcgarry works his way back into a safe position though.

Mcgarry drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Mcgarry off! Mcgarry jumps back into Gracie's guard.

Mcgarry 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 pulls Mcgarry in close to his closed guard and prevents Mcgarry from doing any damage or advancing position.

Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcgarry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.

Gracie has his foot on Mcgarry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcgarry works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Mcgarry 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 not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is pulling down on Mcgarry's head to control his posture.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Mcgarry drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Mcgarry off! Mcgarry jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcgarry is aware though and is defending well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgarry wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Mcgarry postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Mcgarry postures up.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcgarry defends it easily.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Mcgarry pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie is trying to keep Mcgarry in close.
Gracie has control of Mcgarry's left arm, preventing Mcgarry from doing any damage.
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!

The ref stands the fighters back up because Zeus Gracie just wasn't active enough.
Mcgarry fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mcgarry quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Gracie dominated that 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.

Mcgarry fails with a takedown attempt.

Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
Mcgarry is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie moves into full mount!

Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mcgarry is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Mcgarry sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Mcgarry is defending well.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mcgarry is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Mcgarry is in real trouble.
You can see the frustration on Mcgarry's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Gracie looking to break Mcgarry's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mcgarry remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mcgarry wants to escape the position.
Mcgarry trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Mcgarry is in bad spot here.

Mcgarry defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.

Mcgarry drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Mcgarry off! Mcgarry jumps back into Gracie's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcgarry drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Mcgarry off! Mcgarry jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mcgarry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie is controlling Mcgarry's posture.

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie is trying to keep Mcgarry in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcgarry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcgarry passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Mcgarry is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Gracie controlling the position.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcgarry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie is tightening it up a little... Mcgarry has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mcgarry reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mcgarry taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zeus Gracie!