PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between ReeBen AnTony (ranked 5166 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronn Gracie (ranked 3647 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

AnTony
vs
Gracie

188 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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 Las Vegas, ReeBen AnTony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronn Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AnTony fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
AnTony shoots in but no luck this time.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but AnTony pushes his down on his head and steps out.
AnTony shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ReeBen AnTony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
AnTony shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
AnTony tries to clinch up.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AnTony is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

AnTony forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.

AnTony pulls guard.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie prevents AnTony from standing back up.
AnTony is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
AnTony knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but AnTony is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on AnTony's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for AnTony.

Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but AnTony manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A lull in the action here as Gracie stalls from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
AnTony is trying to work for a sweep but Gracie has mounted him!
Gracie controlling his opponent.

Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, AnTony has managed to escape the submission attempt.
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.
AnTony is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

AnTony has left one of his arms exposed and Gracie doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. AnTony screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronn Gracie!