PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caesar Big Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Big Money
vs
Gracie

185 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Caesar Big Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Viktor Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Money thows a body shot but no joy.
Big Money goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Big Money has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Big Money is looking to break free of the clinch but Gracie has double underhooks.
Gracie prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Big Money gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
Big Money has been working on his balance at Clean and Green, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Gracie.
Big Money tries to pull guard but Gracie holds him up against the cage and eventually Big Money drops back down to his feet.
Gracie prevents Big Money from breaking the clinch.
Gracie has Big Money pressed against the cage.
Big Money creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Big Money has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caesar Big Money. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie wants to stall.
Big Money connects with a knee to the head.

Gracie is rocked!

It looks like Viktor Gracie has been cut.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from Big Money.
Big Money wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gracie stalls.
Gracie looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Viktor Gracie.
Big Money ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Gracie rushes Big Money and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Big Money will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie up against the cage.
Gracie is trying to stall.
Big Money has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gracie after a bit of a struggle.
Gracie just leaning against Big Money, taking a breather.

Big Money escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Big Money avoids it well.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Big Money cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Big Money has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie stalling.
Big Money is trying to pull guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gracie effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Viktor Gracie.
Gracie throws a combination that misses
and Big Money counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Big Money blocks the body kick.
Big Money scores with a jab to the body.

Gracie darts in and clinches Big Money up against the cage.

Gracie jumps guard and drags Big Money to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Big Money has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gracie is pulling down on Big Money's head to control his posture.
Big Money postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Money throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Big Money!
Gracie pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Gracie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Viktor Gracie was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gracie tries to bum rush Big Money with a series of wild strikes but Big Money uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Viktor Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Viktor Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Big Money keeps the fight on the outside.

Gracie clinches up with Big Money and pushes him back against the cage.

Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big Money is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Viktor Gracie hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Big Money.
Big Money checks a low kick from Gracie.
Some bone on bone action there as Big Money checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gracie.

Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Big Money. Big Money maintains the clinch.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Big Money gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Big Money's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Big Money tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gracie smiles and moves away.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Gracie stalling.

Big Money breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big Money lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Big Money.

Big Money closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie has Big Money pushed against the cage.
Viktor Gracie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gracie stalling in the clinch but Big Money improves position.
Big Money tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Viktor Gracie.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Big Money fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Big Money, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie dips to his left and cracks Big Money with an uppercut!
Gracie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Gracie rushes Big Money and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie stalls.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Big Money is keeping busy.
Gracie stalling in the clinch.
Big Money fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Big Money missing with knees to the body.
Big Money tries to pull guard but Gracie holds him up against the cage and eventually Big Money drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caesar Big Money. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Big Money's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Money misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Big Money.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gracie has Big Money pushed against the cage.
Big Money tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
Gracie leaning against his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Big Money as Gracie tries to tie him up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Viktor Gracie.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Big Money sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Gracie closes the distance and pushes Big Money back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Viktor Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Big Money counters with a nice body shot.
Big Money swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Caesar Big Money is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Caesar Big Money is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Big Money is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Big Money forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie is looking to control Big Money's arms but Big Money gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie has his back to the cage.
Gracie stalling the fight.

Big Money successfully pulls guard.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie stops Big Money from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Viktor Gracie wasn't active enough on the ground.
Big Money circles away from the clinch attempt.

Gracie has Big Money up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie slows down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Money has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Big Money to the mat.
Big Money throws an elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Big Money's guard. Nice move by Gracie!
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Viktor Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Money is wriggling around but Gracie manages to pass to half guard.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Viktor Gracie wasn't active enough on the ground.

Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Money is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Big Money up against the cage.
Gracie trying to stall but Big Money improves his position.
Big Money throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.

Big Money breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Big Money counters with a stiff right hand.
Big Money checks a low kick from Gracie.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Big Money throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Big Money avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Caesar Big Money has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viktor Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Gracie darts in and clinches Big Money up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Gracie!