PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack MaHogOff (ranked 4556 p4p, 497 weight class) and Jacare Gracie (ranked 21955 p4p, 679 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

MaHogOff
vs
Gracie

187 cm
25
199 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
192 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack MaHogOff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacare Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie gets caught flat footed, as MaHogOff shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MaHogOff.
MaHogOff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MaHogOff is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
MaHogOff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but MaHogOff is proving a slippery customer.
MaHogOff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
MaHogOff keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
MaHogOff postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
MaHogOff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but MaHogOff defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie striking off his back but it's not causing MaHogOff any problems.
MaHogOff is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MaHogOff postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
MaHogOff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MaHogOff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MaHogOff scoring with some ground and pound.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MaHogOff defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
MaHogOff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Gracie working for a triangle but MaHogOff defends it easily.
MaHogOff is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
MaHogOff postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
MaHogOff lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because MaHogOff has passed into half guard!
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but MaHogOff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but MaHogOff has control of the leg.
MaHogOff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
MaHogOff misses with a head shot. Gracie uses the momentum to regain guard.
MaHogOff lands a couple of decent looking shots.
MaHogOff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MaHogOff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MaHogOff distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Gracie is rocked!
MaHogOff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can MaHogOff finish him?
MaHogOff preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but MaHogOff is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MaHogOff defends well.
Gracie controls MaHogOff momentarily but MaHogOff frees himself.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MaHogOff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Gracie working for a triangle but MaHogOff defends it easily.
MaHogOff postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
MaHogOff throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MaHogOff with a nice head shot there.
MaHogOff scoring with some ground and pound.
MaHogOff throws an elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MaHogOff's guard. Nice move by Gracie!

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

MaHogOff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

MaHogOff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MaHogOff looking for a sweep. Not yet MaHogOff, not yet.

MaHogOff is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.

MaHogOff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack MaHogOff dominated that round.
That's time! MaHogOff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MaHogOff tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MaHogOff to the ground. MaHogOff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MaHogOff appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
MaHogOff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie fails with the takedown

and MaHogOff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
MaHogOff working the head and body with strikes.
MaHogOff in side control, throwing shots but Gracie defends.
MaHogOff creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gracie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
MaHogOff in side control, throwing shots but Gracie defends.
Gracie takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MaHogOff working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
MaHogOff working Gracie over with strikes.
MaHogOff looks to land a strike but Gracie avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MaHogOff keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
MaHogOff works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MaHogOff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MaHogOff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MaHogOff scoring with some ground and pound.
MaHogOff landing with the ground and pound.
MaHogOff connects with a couple of short punches.

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MaHogOff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MaHogOff throws a big elbow that misses.

MaHogOff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MaHogOff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MaHogOff defends it easily.
MaHogOff throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MaHogOff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MaHogOff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
MaHogOff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MaHogOff throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MaHogOff landing with the ground and pound.
MaHogOff throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jack MaHogOff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

MaHogOff working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
MaHogOff keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

MaHogOff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie wants to control from the top but MaHogOff keeps moving.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie trying to control the action but MaHogOff is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MaHogOff dodges the ground and pound from Gracie.
Gracie wants to control but MaHogOff is keeping him busy.
MaHogOff looking for a sweep but Gracie has passed into full mount! Oh no!
MaHogOff tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but MaHogOff frees his head quite easily.
Gracie prevents MaHogOff from getting the reversal.
Gracie wants to take MaHogOff's back but he can't do it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack MaHogOff dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Gracie shoots and misses

and MaHogOff counters by clinching up.

MaHogOff turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and MaHogOff manages to end up in side control.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on MaHogOff's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie has hold of MaHogOff's hands but MaHogOff slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
MaHogOff blocks the strikes from Gracie.
MaHogOff slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.
MaHogOff looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.

Gracie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! MaHogOff is tapping! Great win for Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jacare Gracie!
Jacare Gracie tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.