PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Deshawn Mueller (ranked 5283 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 5294 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mueller
vs
Gracie

168 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deshawn Mueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mueller trying to control the position here.
Gracie won't allow Mueller to sweep him here.
Mueller wants to improve his position but instead Gracie has moved into half guard.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Mueller trying to control but Gracie postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Mueller is having none of it.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Mueller is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mueller pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mueller can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Mueller's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mueller.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mueller is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracie has taken his back - oops!
Mueller can't escape the position.
Well, with Gracie on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mueller is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mueller knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mueller for a finish.
Mueller wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Mueller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.

Gracie has got one arm under Mueller's chin. This could be trouble... Mueller trying to control the other hand but Gracie gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Mueller has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Royce Gracie!