PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johny Boom (ranked 3014 p4p, 315 weight class) and Kron Gracie (ranked 1728 p4p, 207 weight class). Gracie has chosen ROYCE GRACIE as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Boom
vs
Gracie

183 cm
26
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
162 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Dark Knight Nutrition
Blue Moon

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johny Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boom tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Boom's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is pushing down on Boom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boom is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boom trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Boom is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Boom defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie passes to side control.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boom has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Boom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boom tries to improve position but can't.
Boom is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.

Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boom sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gracie wants to take Boom's back here but Boom is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boom is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boom is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boom is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.

Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but Boom is in no mood to give up.
Gracie fails to move to back control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boom tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Boom bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boom wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kron Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boom sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boom is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!

Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Boom is having none of it.
Gracie mounts Boom! Really nice guard pass there!
Boom slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boom wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Boom is holding on tight.
Boom tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Boom stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie goes for an armbar but Boom turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Boom.
Boom is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Boom has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boom is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boom fails to move to back control.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boom uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie.
Boom with a couple of short strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Boom is looking to take Gracie's back but instead Gracie gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Boom wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Gracie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boom is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Kron Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boom wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Johny Boom will probably get the nod.
That's time! Boom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boom won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Gracie is working for a kimura but Boom is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Boom is defending the position.
Boom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie passes Boom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boom is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is pressing down on Boom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boom is holding on for now.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom is trying to control but can't.
Boom won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.

Gracie is working for a kimura but Boom is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Boom defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Boom looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Boom has managed to sweep!

Boom throws a big elbow that misses.
Boom wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boom throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kron Gracie.
Well Gracie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Kron Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.