PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rajesh Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jared Gracie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Koothrappali
vs
Gracie

178 cm
25
173 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

178 cm
26
179 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ice Nutrition

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 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rajesh Koothrappali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jared Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koothrappali defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Koothrappali shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Koothrappali which made him look bad.

Koothrappali fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Koothrappali persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Koothrappali is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.

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

Koothrappali is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is trying to stand up here but Koothrappali is controlling him well.

Koothrappali 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.

Koothrappali is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Koothrappali is working for a submission of some sort.

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

Koothrappali 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 is trying to stand up here but Koothrappali is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Koothrappali is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.

Koothrappali wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Koothrappali tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.

Koothrappali is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is trying to stand up here but Koothrappali is controlling him well.

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

Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Koothrappali.

Koothrappali is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie looks winded!

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

Gracie has one foot on Koothrappali's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Koothrappali. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Rajesh Koothrappali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Gracie.
Koothrappali stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.

Koothrappali shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Koothrappali was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

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

Koothrappali wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.

Koothrappali tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Koothrappali tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Koothrappali looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is pushing Koothrappali's head away, looking to escape. Koothrappali manages to hold on to the position though.

Koothrappali working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Koothrappali tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Koothrappali working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rajesh Koothrappali dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Koothrappali shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Koothrappali drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koothrappali jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Koothrappali forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Koothrappali.

Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is breathing heavily.

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

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

Koothrappali is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Koothrappali is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie pushes Koothrappali off looking to stand but Koothrappali dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Koothrappali.

Koothrappali is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to kick Koothrappali off but Koothrappali keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Koothrappali is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.

Koothrappali is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.

Koothrappali is working for a submission of some sort.

Koothrappali is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Koothrappali is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.

Koothrappali is working for a submission of some sort.
Koothrappali prevents Gracie from standing back up.

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

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

Koothrappali maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gracie could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Koothrappali has cracked it and Gracie is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Koothrappali!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rajesh Koothrappali!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rajesh Koothrappali thanked Mango Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).