PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the ring accompanied by ..Imagine Dragons - Radioactive . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Gracie
vs
Grace

181 cm
33
182 lbs
20 - 26 - 1

174 cm
24
184 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid 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 20 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Grace!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Grace circles away.

Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Grace wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Grace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Grace is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie looks like he's trying to stand up.

Grace is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grace to get the leverage.

Grace 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. Grace eventually gives up the hold.

Grace is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grace is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grace to get the leverage.

Grace is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.

Grace seems to be looking for submissions.

Grace is looking for submissions but instead, Gracie has regained full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grace throwing strikes but missing.
Grace throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Grace from controlling successfully.
Grace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grace trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Grace defends easily.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grace has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Johny Fighting Temple. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Grace from controlling successfully.

Grace drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie trying to control but Grace is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie pushing down on Grace's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grace manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Grace wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grace being controlled here, momentarily.
Grace keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miguel Grace will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Grace takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Grace is looking to improve his position.

Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grace sees it coming and defends easily.
Grace tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Grace is having none of it.
Grace is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Grace is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grace defends it well.
Grace moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grace keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grace controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Grace's brow.
Gracie trying to control but Grace is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Grace looking for a sweep. Not yet Grace, not yet.
Matt Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Grace is defending well.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Grace from improving his position.
Grace is trying to control but can't.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grace keeps working.
Grace wants to get back to full guard.
Grace is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Grace tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.

Matt Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grace, pushing him back against the ropes.
Grace wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grace drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grace is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gracie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Matt Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Grace.

Gracie jumps guard.

Grace drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grace has Gracie in his guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Grace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie passes Grace's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Grace wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Gracie dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gracie drives through and clinches with Grace against the ropes.
Grace is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gracie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Grace has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grace goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matt Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Grace.

Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grace is trying to drag Gracie to the mat but Gracie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Grace changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gracie fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grace's guard.
Grace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grace keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Grace looking for a sweep. Not yet Grace, not yet.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Grace is retaining full guard.
Gracie stands and throws Grace's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Grace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scores with punches from side control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grace keeps working.
Grace is looking for a sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grace taking punishment in the form of punches.
Grace tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie scoring with punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace is trying to improve his position.
Gracie looks up at the clock and then as Grace takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gracie smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Grace will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gracie wants to stand but Grace has his arm trapped.
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Grace's shoulder. That is not cool.
Grace tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Grace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie gets to mount! Grace was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control but Grace is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grace can't escape the position.
Gracie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grace tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie with the ground and pound from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie trying to control but Grace is having none of it.
Gracie landing strikes, looking to finish!

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Gracie!
Our winner, Matt Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.