PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Holden Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Holden Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metallica Enter Sandman. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gracie
vs
Gracie

190 cm
35
179 lbs
33 - 13 - 4

180 cm
36
177 lbs
27 - 17 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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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 33 - 13 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Holden Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mateus Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mateus Gracie tries a low kick but Holden Gracie avoids it.
Mateus Gracie has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Holden Gracie is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mateus Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Holden Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mateus Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Holden Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mateus Gracie.
Holden Gracie moves out of range as Mateus Gracie strikes.
Holden Gracie throws a lazy body kick
and Mateus Gracie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mateus Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Holden Gracie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A good leg kick by Holden Gracie.
Mateus Gracie tries to clinch up
and Holden Gracie counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holden Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mateus Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holden Gracie thows a leg kick but Mateus Gracie checks it
and Mateus Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holden Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holden Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holden Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holden Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holden Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mateus Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Holden Gracie clobbers Mateus Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mateus Gracie throws a head kick but Holden Gracie moves out of range.
Holden Gracie checks a low kick from Mateus Gracie.
Mateus Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Holden Gracie misses with a low kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mateus Gracie.
Mateus Gracie working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes there by Mateus Gracie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holden Gracie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mateus Gracie wants to control but Holden Gracie is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Mateus Gracie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mateus Gracie working the strikes but Holden Gracie uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Holden Gracie is pressing down on Mateus Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mateus Gracie trying to control but Holden Gracie is working from the bottom.
Mateus Gracie won't allow Holden Gracie to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mateus Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Holden Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mateus Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holden Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Mateus Gracie trying to control but Holden Gracie is working from the bottom.
Mateus Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mateus Gracie wants to pass the guard but Holden Gracie is keeping the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Mateus Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holden Gracie sprawls well initially but Mateus Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mateus Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Holden Gracie!
Holden Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mateus Gracie throws a strike there. Holden Gracie manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Mateus Gracie wants to control but Holden Gracie is keeping him busy.
Mateus Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mateus Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mateus Gracie checks a leg kick.
Holden Gracie backing away here, and Mateus Gracie unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mateus Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Holden Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holden Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Holden Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Holden Gracie misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Holden Gracie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mateus Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mateus Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Holden Gracie tries to work over Mateus Gracie's front leg with a kick but Mateus Gracie checks it.
Mateus Gracie throws a hook to the side of Holden Gracie's head but Holden Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mateus Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mateus Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Holden Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mateus Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holden Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mateus Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holden Gracie backwards.
Holden Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mateus Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Holden Gracie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Holden Gracie blocking some punches.
Holden Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Mateus Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mateus Gracie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee calls for Holden Gracie to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mateus Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Mateus Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mateus Gracie misses with some punches.
Mateus Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Holden Gracie up against the cage.
Mateus Gracie avoiding damage.
Mateus Gracie receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mateus Gracie.
Mateus Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holden Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holden Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holden Gracie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mateus Gracie.
Mateus Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holden Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mateus Gracie backwards.
Holden Gracie just leaning against Mateus Gracie, taking a breather.
Mateus Gracie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mateus Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holden Gracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mateus Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mateus Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Holden Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holden Gracie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holden Gracie slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holden Gracie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holden Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Mateus Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Holden Gracie avoids it by throwing Mateus Gracie back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mateus Gracie.
A short right from Mateus Gracie.
Holden Gracie pushes Mateus Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mateus Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holden Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mateus Gracie taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mateus Gracie working aggressively here.
Mateus Gracie gets through Holden Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holden Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mateus Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holden Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Mateus Gracie gets an underhook and turns Holden Gracie into the cage.
Mateus Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holden Gracie.
Holden Gracie lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holden Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Mateus Gracie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mateus Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mateus Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Holden Gracie.
Holden Gracie lands a body punch.
Mateus Gracie looking to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mateus Gracie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mateus Gracie working aggressively here.
Mateus Gracie lands a left hand.
Mateus Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holden Gracie.
Mateus Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holden Gracie backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mateus Gracie.
Mateus Gracie works on Holden Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Holden Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holden Gracie scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mateus Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mateus Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Holden Gracie misses with a body shot
and Holden Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holden Gracie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mateus Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holden Gracie.
Mateus Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holden Gracie.
Holden Gracie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mateus Gracie is able to avoid easily.
Mateus Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Holden Gracie tries to work over Mateus Gracie's front leg with a kick but Mateus Gracie checks it.
Mateus Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holden Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mateus Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holden Gracie throws a leg kick but Mateus Gracie moved away.
Mateus Gracie tries to clinch up
and Holden Gracie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Holden Gracie is predictable there
and Mateus Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holden Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holden Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mateus Gracie can pounce on him.
Holden Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
Holden Gracie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Holden Gracie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mateus Gracie checks a leg kick.
Holden Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mateus Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holden Gracie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holden Gracie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mateus Gracie is out of range and Holden Gracie settles back down.
Mateus Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Holden Gracie.
As Holden Gracie backs off Mateus Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Holden Gracie manages to avoid it all.
Mateus Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holden Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mateus Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holden Gracie but Holden Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holden Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mateus Gracie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Holden Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holden Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Holden Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mateus Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mateus Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holden Gracie.
Holden Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Mateus Gracie.
Holden Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Mateus Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Holden Gracie slips a straight right by Mateus Gracie.
Holden Gracie tried to counter with a leg kick but Mateus Gracie avoided it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holden Gracie connects with an inside leg kick.
Holden Gracie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Holden Gracie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mateus Gracie is able to avoid easily.
Holden Gracie motions for Mateus Gracie to come forward. Holden Gracie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mateus Gracie misses with a leg kick
and Holden Gracie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mateus Gracie's knee momentarily.
Mateus Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holden Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mateus Gracie throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Holden Gracie counters with a leg kick.
Mateus Gracie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Holden Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
Holden Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mateus Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Holden Gracie misses with a leg kick.
Holden Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Holden Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mateus Gracie blocks a head kick by Holden Gracie.
Mateus Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Holden Gracie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Holden Gracie throws a low kick but Mateus Gracie moves out of range easily.
Mateus Gracie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Holden Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mateus Gracie tries to clinch but Holden Gracie moves out of range.
Holden Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mateus Gracie checks a leg kick.
Mateus Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Holden Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Mateus Gracie shoots in but Holden Gracie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mateus Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Holden Gracie pushes him off.
Holden Gracie tries to work over Mateus Gracie's front leg with a kick but Mateus Gracie checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Holden Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mateus Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mateus Gracie!
A victorious Mateus Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.