PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Efrbewc Fregrbws (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Homem Aranha. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Gracie
vs
Fregrbws

160 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Heisenberg

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Efrbewc Fregrbws!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Fregrbws shows good takedown defense.

Fregrbws throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gracie was covering up waiting for the punch and Fregrbws finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fregrbws must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fregrbws defends it easily.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Fregrbws from controlling successfully.

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

Fregrbws thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Fregrbws from controlling successfully.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Fregrbws avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fregrbws uses it to pass to side control.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Fregrbws keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fregrbws trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Fregrbws thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Fregrbws is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fregrbws really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Fregrbws keeps moving and retains side control.

Fregrbws is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fregrbws is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fregrbws controlling from the full mount.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fregrbws wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Fregrbws is trying to keep Gracie in close.

Fregrbws has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fregrbws wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

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

That's three minutes 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.

Fregrbws is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Fregrbws is keeping the position.
Gracie advances to half guard.

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

Gracie 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.
Fregrbws is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fregrbws has managed to free his arm - good work.

Fregrbws looking for submissions off his back.
Fregrbws is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Fregrbws slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
Fregrbws looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fregrbws wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie really is a fat lump.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fregrbws tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Fregrbws from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Efrbewc Fregrbws will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fregrbws stuffs the takedown.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fregrbws circles away.
Efrbewc Fregrbws is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fregrbws shoots in but no luck this time.

Fregrbws dives in and scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fregrbws 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. Fregrbws gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fregrbws pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Fregrbws has control of the leg.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Fregrbws is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Fregrbws is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fregrbws content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fregrbws wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Fregrbws is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.

Fregrbws seems to be looking for submissions.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.

Fregrbws is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fregrbws 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.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fregrbws works his way into full mount!
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Fregrbws's attempts to control the action.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fregrbws can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Fregrbws's attempts to control the action.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.

Fregrbws working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Fregrbws has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fregrbws trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Fregrbws is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gracie to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gracie shrugs it off.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Fregrbws maintains control.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Fregrbws 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. Fregrbws eventually gives up the hold.

Fregrbws 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. Fregrbws eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fregrbws is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Efrbewc Fregrbws showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Fregrbws looking to score a takedown here. Gracie is defending well but Fregrbws drives through and ends up in Gracie's guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Fregrbws from controlling successfully.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fregrbws!
Fregrbws is in all sorts of trouble here.

Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Fregrbws frees his head quite easily.

Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Fregrbws is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
Fregrbws working to try and regain half guard.

Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Fregrbws defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fregrbws is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.

Gracie working for a submission but Fregrbws is keeping him at bay.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fregrbws sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

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

Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fregrbws doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.

Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Fregrbws defends the submission attempt.
Gracie prevents Fregrbws from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fregrbws trying to control here.
Fregrbws wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.

Fregrbws is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie prevents Fregrbws from improving his position.
Fregrbws is still trying to improve position.

Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fregrbws sees it coming and defends easily.
Fregrbws is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fregrbws actively working from the bottom here.

Fregrbws is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.

Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Fregrbws defends the submission attempt.

Fregrbws is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.

Fregrbws is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Fregrbws gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fregrbws tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Fregrbws working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Fregrbws had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.

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 heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fregrbws manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Fregrbws in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Fregrbws from controlling successfully.
Roberto Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Efrbewc Fregrbws is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Efrbewc Fregrbws.
Well Fregrbws has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Efrbewc Fregrbws!