PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 2623 p4p, 306 weight class) and Pravas Bexhan (ranked 3913 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gracie
vs
Bexhan

185 cm
30
181 lbs
23 - 11 - 0

160 cm
27
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
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, Pravas Bexhan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Bexhan does no damage.
Bexhan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Bexhan 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.
Bexhan throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Bexhan.
Bexhan throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Bexhan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bexhan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bexhan tries to clinch up
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bexhan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bexhan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Bexhan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Bexhan tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bexhan misses with a looping right.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Pravas Bexhan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bexhan fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Bexhan. Bexhan gets slowly back to his feet.
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bexhan.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bexhan darts in trying to clinch
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bexhan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bexhan fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bexhan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Bexhan backing up. Bexhan nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Bexhan throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Bexhan tries to clinch up.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bexhan misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Royce Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pravas Bexhan.
Bexhan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Bexhan will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bexhan is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bexhan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bexhan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bexhan has eaten all the pies!
Bexhan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Bexhan misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bexhan tries to clinch
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Bexhan will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've been informed that Bexhan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bexhan goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bexhan wants to clinch
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Bexhan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bexhan misses with a kick to the body
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Bexhan backing up. Bexhan nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bexhan wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Royce Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Bexhan tries to clinch
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Bexhan will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Bexhan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bexhan is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Bexhan tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bexhan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bexhan.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Bexhan looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Bexhan just gets out of the way.
Bexhan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Bexhan fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bexhan shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
Bexhan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bexhan is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
As Bexhan looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Bexhan just gets out of the way.
Bexhan wants to clinch
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bexhan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bexhan wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Bexhan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bexhan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Royce Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pravas Bexhan.
Bexhan looks to clinch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Bexhan backing up. Bexhan nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bexhan wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie leaves Bexhan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracie wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bexhan darts in looking for a takedown but Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Bexhan into the cage.
Bexhan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bexhan closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Bexhan will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bexhan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Bexhan will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bexhan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Bexhan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Bexhan persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bexhan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bexhan moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Bexhan backing up. Bexhan nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Bexhan closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Bexhan backing up. Bexhan nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royce Gracie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Bexhan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bexhan is looking to clinch.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bexhan tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Bexhan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Bexhan.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Bexhan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bexhan wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Bexhan backing up. Bexhan nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Bexhan misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bexhan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bexhan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bexhan misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bexhan.
Bexhan wants to clinch.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bexhan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Bexhan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bexhan fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Bexhan backing up. Bexhan nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Bexhan closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bexhan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bexhan darts in trying to clinch
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Bexhan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bexhan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gracie is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bexhan.
Bexhan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Bexhan is predictable there
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Bexhan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Bexhan will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bexhan closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bexhan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Bexhan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bexhan throws a head kick that misses.
Bexhan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Bexhan wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bexhan.
Bexhan wants to clinch
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Royce Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bexhan throws out the jab.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Pravas Bexhan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bexhan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Bexhan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Royce Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pravas Bexhan.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Gracie!
A victorious Royce Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.