PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cody Collingwood (ranked 5286 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramelo Gracie (ranked 3119 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramelo Gracie will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Collingwood
vs
Gracie

185 cm
21
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cody Collingwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ramelo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Collingwood rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Collingwood is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Collingwood gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Collingwood gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cody Collingwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramelo Gracie.
Collingwood lands a body punch.
Collingwood is pushing Gracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Collingwood prevents it.
Collingwood working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collingwood prevents the takedown attempt.
Collingwood stalls.
Collingwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collingwood is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Collingwood down to the mat. Collingwood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Collingwood has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Collingwood stalling against the cage.
Collingwood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Collingwood is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Collingwood down to the mat. Collingwood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Collingwood moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Collingwood misses with some punches.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Gracie letting Collingwood take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Collingwood.
Collingwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Collingwood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Collingwood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collingwood has Gracie pushed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collingwood misses with a body punch.
Collingwood prevents the takedown attempt.
Collingwood is stalling here.
Collingwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Collingwood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Collingwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collingwood slowing the pace effectively.
Collingwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Collingwood dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Collingwood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Collingwood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.

Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Collingwood has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Collingwood manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Collingwood in his guard.

Collingwood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collingwood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collingwood is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Collingwood content to stall in guard here.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Collingwood sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Collingwood stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Collingwood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Collingwood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Collingwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Collingwood controls from within his opponent's guard.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Collingwood defends it easily.

Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collingwood engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramelo Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Collingwood sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Collingwood. Collingwood maintains the clinch.
Collingwood working aggressively here.
Collingwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Collingwood dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cody Collingwood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Collingwood stalling.
Collingwood gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collingwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collingwood gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Cody Collingwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramelo Gracie.
Collingwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collingwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Collingwood has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collingwood.
Collingwood is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Collingwood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Collingwood dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Collingwood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to drag Collingwood to the mat but Collingwood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Collingwood lands with a light punch inside.
Collingwood misses with some punches.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Collingwood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Collingwood is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Collingwood down to the mat. Collingwood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Collingwood moves into the clinch successfully.
Collingwood is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Collingwood down to the mat. Collingwood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Collingwood gets a clinch.
Collingwood prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Collingwood after a bit of a struggle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Collingwood throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Collingwood manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Collingwood leaning against his opponent.
Collingwood prevents a takedown attempt there.
Collingwood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Collingwood gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Collingwood throws a head punch that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collingwood leaning against his opponent.
Collingwood working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Collingwood showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Collingwood has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Collingwood!