PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Gracie (ranked 6852 p4p, 0 weight class) and Might Guy (ranked 4638 p4p, 524 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gracie
vs
Guy

185 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruben Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Might Guy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie is looking to clinch but Guy is avoiding it.
No luck for Guy with that takedown attempt.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Guy misses the jab.
Guy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guy somewhat.

Gracie closes the distance and pushes Guy back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
Ruben Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Might Guy.
Guy is looking for a takedown.
Guy tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Gracie to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Guy prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Guy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gracie is defending well.
Guy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gracie after a bit of a struggle.
Guy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Guy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guy is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gracie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guy wants to take the fight to the mat but Gracie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Guy prevents the takedown attempt.
Guy prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Guy gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Guy stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie stalling against the cage.
Gracie effectively controlling the action here.

Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Guy regains guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy looking for a sweep. Not yet Guy, not yet.
Guy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guy is keeping the position for now.
Guy wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Guy managing to control the position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guy is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Guy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Guy is now in Gracie's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy lands a couple of elbows.
Guy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie controls Guy momentarily but Guy frees himself.
Gracie 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Guy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Might Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Guy looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Guy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Guy pushes him off.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Guy shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Guy has a takedown stuffed.
Ruben Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Might Guy.
Gracie tries a low kick but Guy avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to chop away at Guy's legs.
Guy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.

Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stalling in the clinch from Gracie.
Guy managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Gracie misses with an elbow strike.
Guy avoids a wild elbow strike from Gracie.
Gracie just leaning against Guy, taking a breather.
Gracie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guy tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Guy controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie gets underhooks to prevent Guy's takedown attempt.

Gracie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Guy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gracie is hanging on to Guy's back as he tries to escape.
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Gracie working for a choke but Guy is defending well.
Gracie missing with punches from the back.

That's three 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.

Guy won't enjoy being in this position. Gracie looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Guy is tapping - it's over boys! Gracie picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ruben Gracie!
Ruben Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.