PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Rynkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rollo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rynkowski comes to the cage accompanied by Papa Roach - Last Resort. Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Não Bate as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Rynkowski
vs
Gracie

175 cm
25
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
26
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

Highland Clothing
Max Octane Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sebastian Rynkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rollo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rynkowski did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Gracie moves nicely into side control.

Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie tries to move to mount but Rynkowski blocks the move with his legs.
Rynkowski tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie advances to full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Rynkowski is squirming around nicely.
Rynkowski is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Rynkowski is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rynkowski is holding on tight.
Rynkowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rynkowski is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Grind - $700 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rynkowski tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rynkowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rynkowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take Rynkowski's back but he can't do it this time.
Rynkowski is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Rynkowski to control.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canadian Top Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Gracie has hold of Rynkowski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rynkowski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gracie looking to control but Rynkowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Rynkowski is in real trouble.
Gracie wants to control but Rynkowski is keeping busy.
Rynkowski is trying to break free.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

Rynkowski defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Gracie looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Rynkowski taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rollo Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Rollo Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.