VFC 5: Gracie v. Eleazar PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Ernest Callis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skunkle Heinz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Callis comes to the cage accompanied by Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll. On his way into the cage it seems that Eric Ernest Callis has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Eric Ernest Callis seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Ernest Callis
vs
Heinz

199 cm
18
271 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Ernest Callis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Skunkle Heinz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heinz misses with a series of wild punches.

Heinz moves into the clinch.
Heinz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Callis just stands there and leans against the cage.

Heinz pulls guard successfully.

Heinz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Heinz is looking for a triangle but Callis pushes his legs off easily.

Heinz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Heinz's face as Callis controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Callis trying to control the action but Heinz is working from the bottom.
Callis passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Heinz!

Heinz is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Callis locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Heinz is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Ernest Callis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Neville Champman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Sankey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominic Sankey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Champman
vs
Sankey

178 cm
20
161 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Butchered Fight Wear

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Neville Champman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dominic Sankey!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sankey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Champman moves out of range as Sankey strikes.
Sankey avoids the head kick by Champman.
Sankey misses with a wild combination.
Champman throws a sloppy head kick and Sankey moves out of range easily.
Champman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sankey backs up against the cage.

It looks like Dominic Sankey has been cut.

Champman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Champman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sankey's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Champman controlling the action here.
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!
Sankey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Champman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sankey is trying to control but can't.
Champman wants to free his trapped foot but Sankey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sankey wants to get back to his feet.
Sankey is not content to let Champman control the position.
Sankey tries to roll over but Champman keeps him under control.
Champman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sankey fails with an attempt to clinch.

Champman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Champman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Champman stops Sankey from standing up.
Champman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sankey is retaining full guard.
Sankey looking to control.
Champman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sankey is striking from the bottom but Champman uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Sankey is trying to maintain the position but Champman is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankey is trying to stand back up but Champman is controlling him
Sankey looks gassed!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Champman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sankey's head.
Sankey misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Sankey.
Sankey throws a solid leg kick but Champman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sankey.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Champman misses the shot to the body.
Sankey misses with a wild combination.
Champman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Champman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sankey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sankey misses with the combination.

Champman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Champman is taking a breather. Sankey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Champman postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sankey to stand up.

Champman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sankey is trying to escape the position but Champman is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Champman trying to control the action but Sankey is working from the bottom.
Sankey is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Champman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neville Champman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Sankey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Some wild striking there from Sankey.
Sankey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sankey misses with a body shot.
Champman fails with the takedown.
Champman misses with a two punch combination.
Sankey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Champman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Champman content to control rather than advance.
Champman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sankey keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sankey is looking to control Champman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sankey avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Champman is controlling the pace.

Sankey pushes Champman off and gets back to his feet.
Champman misses with a low kick.
Sankey with a jab.
Sankey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Champman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sankey counters with a nice body kick.
Sankey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Champman swivels and escapes.
Sankey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A nice combination there by Sankey.
Champman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sankey manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sankey wants to clinch.
Sankey tries to clinch up but Champman circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Sankey.
Champman fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neville Champman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Champman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sankey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Champman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sankey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sankey lands a head kick. Champman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Champman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sankey tries to avoid it but Champman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sankey to the ground. Sankey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Champman shoots for a double leg takedown but Sankey sprawls well. He's pushed Champman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankey's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sankey duly obliges.
Champman missing with a left hand there. Sankey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sankey wants to clinch.
Champman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sankey counters with a left and a right that stings Champman.
Sankey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Sankey as Champman shoots in.
Sankey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Champman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sankey.
A good leg kick by Champman.
Sankey throws a leg kick

and Champman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Champman.
Sankey trying to keep a closed guard but Champman is proving a slippery customer.
Champman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sankey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sankey controls Champman momentarily but Champman frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Champman looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Champman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sankey trying to control the position.
Sankey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Champman controls the pace.
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 Neville Champman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dominic Sankey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Champman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sankey counters with a three punch combo that has Champman backing up. Champman nods at Sankey to acknowledge the strikes.
Sankey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sankey throws a nice looking combination but Champman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Champman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Sankey instigates a clinch.

Sankey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sankey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Champman as he jumps to the side.
Champman throws a series of strikes that have Sankey backpedaling.
Champman walks into a left hand.
A shot to the body from Sankey misses
and Champman counters with a head kick. That will keep Sankey thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Champman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Champman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Champman checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sankey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Champman is looking for a sweep. Sankey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Champman is trying is best to control the position here.
Champman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sankey.
Sankey tries to stand but can't do so whilst Champman controls his leg.
Sankey is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Champman!
Champman is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champman wants to get back to his feet.
Champman wants to hold on but Sankey pushes him away.
Sankey pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sankey controlling from the full mount.
Sankey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Champman is working to get back to half guard.
Sankey controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champman is squirming around, avoiding Sankey's attempts to control the action.
Sankey might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Champman kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Champman tries to hold on but Sankey pushes him away.
Champman is trying to escape the mount.
Sankey wants to control the pace but Champman is squirming around nicely.
Dominic Sankey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Champman is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Sankey.
Champman is trying desperately to improve position.
Champman tries to lock up and control but Sankey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sankey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Champman is looking to escape.
Champman manages to regain half guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dominic Sankey.
I think Champman 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neville Champman!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kean Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gareth Owens has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Owens
vs
Martin

207 cm
19
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Butchered Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gareth Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kean Martin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Owens closes the distance and clinches.
Martin is trying to break free.
Martin tries to break the clinch but Owens is controlling the position.

Owens manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Owens has a closed guard, preventing Martin from standing up.
Owens manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Martin tries to reverse the position but Owens maintains control.
Martin is squirming around, avoiding Owens's attempts to control the action.
Martin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Owens tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Martin tries to lock up and control but Owens gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Martin is looking to improve his position but Owens isn't that keen on the idea.
Martin wants to hold on but Owens pushes him away.
Owens controlling his opponent.
Martin is squirming around, avoiding Owens's attempts to control the action.
Martin tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Owens is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Martin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Owens putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

It looks like Kean Martin has been cut.
Martin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Martin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Owens throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Martin tries to lock up and control but Owens gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Owens with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Martin is desperately trying to improve his position but Owens has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Martin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin is desperately trying to improve his position but Owens has a good base and remains in mount.
Martin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Owens.
Owens trying to control but Martin is having none of it.

That's four 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.
Owens controlling from the full mount.

Owens working for a guillotine from mount but Martin is in no mood to give up.
Owens looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin tries to hold on but Owens pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Owens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kean Martin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Owens avoids the head kick by Martin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Owens.
Martin closes the distance looking to clinch

so Owens counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Owens has gone for a leg lock! Martin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Owens's guard.
Martin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Owens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Owens looking for a sweep. Not yet Owens, not yet.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Owens is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Owens has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Martin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Owens controlling the position.
Owens controls Martin momentarily but Martin frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Owens tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Martin counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Martin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Martin is looking to take a break and control but Owens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Owens is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Martin is tying to control. Owens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens is looking to improve his position.
Martin controlling the pace.
Martin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Martin trying to control the action but Owens is working from the bottom.
Owens trying to control here.
Martin prevents Owens from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Martin wants to control but Owens is keeping him busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martin misses with the combination.
Martin lands a jab-cross combination.
Martin tries to clinch up.
Martin fails with the takedown

and Owens counters by clinching up.
Owens lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kean Martin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kean Martin's cut.
That's time! Owens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Martin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Owens counters with a takedown into side control.
Owens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
Martin tries to bench press Owens off him but Owens keeps the position.
Owens trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin regains half guard.
Owens has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Owens wants to control the pace but Martin is squirming around nicely.
Martin regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Owens is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Owens looking to control and managing it successfully.
Martin tries to hold on but Owens pushes him away.

Owens is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Martin has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries to reverse the position but Owens maintains control.
Martin doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Martin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You get the feeling that Martin really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's four 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.
Martin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Owens wants to control the pace but Martin is squirming around nicely.
Martin tries to lock up and control but Owens gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Owens prevents Martin from getting the reversal.
Martin wants to control but Owens is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin is working to get back to half guard.
Owens throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gareth Owens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Owens 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Owens!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between donny marlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merv Ridley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ridley has chosen Don't Turn Off The Lights - Enrique Iglesias as his entrance music. Merv Ridley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

marlow
vs
Ridley

178 cm
20
156 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

180 cm
22
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, donny marlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Merv Ridley!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ridley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ridley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ridley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ridley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

marlow scrambles and gets back to his feet.
marlow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ridley.
marlow has his takedown stuffed

and Ridley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ridley postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ridley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but marlow manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ridley has marlow in his guard.
marlow trying to control but Ridley is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
marlow wants to stand but Ridley is controlling his posture from full guard.
marlow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ridley is keeping the position for now.
marlow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
marlow tries to stand but Ridley is controlling from the bottom.
Ridley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Ridley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ridley lands in his opponent's guard.
Ridley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as marlow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as marlow holds on and takes a little breather.
Ridley preventing the sweep.
marlow wants to get back to his feet but Ridley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Ridley is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but marlow has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ridley is looking to defend but marlow has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ridley! marlow pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ridley taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). donny marlow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoel Eleazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Apaga Nao Bate. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Gracie
vs
Eleazar

188 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

182 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Syndicate Drugs
Team S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yoel Eleazar!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eleazar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Eleazar persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eleazar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Eleazar avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.

Gracie has clasped his hands together around Eleazar's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Eleazar controls the position for a moment.
Eleazar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Eleazar wants to get back to full guard.

Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eleazar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Eleazar is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eleazar is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Eleazar is defending well.
Eleazar is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eleazar avoid being mounted?

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Eleazar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt

so Eleazar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Eleazar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Eleazar is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gracie Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Eleazar's back instead.
Gracie is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eleazar wants to escape the position.
Eleazar breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Eleazar drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Eleazar off! Eleazar jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Eleazar is stalling in the full guard.
Eleazar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gracie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Eleazar has picked Gracie up and slammed him! Gracie can't keep hold of the triangle and Eleazar manages to pass to side control!
Gracie prevents Eleazar from moving into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eleazar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Eleazar trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.

Eleazar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eleazar tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.

Eleazar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eleazar connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eleazar stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eleazar is one step ahead there.
Eleazar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eleazar passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Eleazar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.

Eleazar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.

Gracie with the active half guard here but Eleazar passes nicely into side control.
Eleazar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to bench press Eleazar off him but Eleazar keeps the position.

Eleazar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Eleazar advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Eleazar works his way into full mount!

Eleazar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Eleazar off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to stick to Eleazar's back but Eleazar is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Eleazar.
Yoel Eleazar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eleazar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gracie is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gracie is working for takedown but Eleazar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Eleazar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Eleazar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eleazar wants a takedown but no success here.
Eleazar is looking to break free of the clinch but Gracie has double underhooks.
Eleazar wants to break free but Gracie has control.

Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Eleazar to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Eleazar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Eleazar tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Eleazar trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.

Gracie gets to his feet. Eleazar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gracie misses with a takedown

and Eleazar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracie's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Eleazar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.

Gracie is working for a kimura but Eleazar is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Eleazar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eleazar manages to get to full guard.

Eleazar looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoel Eleazar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Eleazar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Eleazar defends it.

Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eleazar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Eleazar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Eleazar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eleazar tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Eleazar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Eleazar has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eleazar is one step ahead there.
Eleazar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Eleazar has passed into half guard.
Eleazar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie!
Eleazar fails to move to back control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Eleazar trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.

Eleazar stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Rob Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eleazar with a poor takedown

and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Eleazar is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eleazar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Eleazar wants to sweep but no luck.

Gracie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Eleazar shoots and misses

and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Eleazar fights it but they end up in guard.
Rob Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoel Eleazar.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eleazar wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Eleazar controlling the position.
Gracie passes Eleazar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Eleazar defends it.
Eleazar is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eleazar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Eleazar is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Eleazar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eleazar has a closed guard, preventing Gracie from standing up.
Eleazar pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Gracie clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Eleazar with a poor takedown

so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Eleazar looking to control.
Gracie trying to control but Eleazar is working from the bottom.
Gracie pushes down on Eleazar's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eleazar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Eleazar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Eleazar is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Eleazar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Eleazar manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Eleazar's guard.
Gracie wanted to stand there but Eleazar had control of the position.

Eleazar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eleazar is keeping the position for now.

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.
Gracie wants to stand and escape but instead Eleazar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Eleazar pushes his legs off easily.

Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eleazar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eleazar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Eleazar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Eleazar tries to pass.

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

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eleazar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Eleazar works to advance to full mount. Gracie defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Eleazar with good strikes from the mount here!
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Eleazar is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gracie is in real trouble.
Eleazar biding his time, controlling Gracie.
Eleazar doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Eleazar wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.

Eleazar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Gracie gets to his feet. Eleazar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gracie has his takedown stuffed

and Eleazar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Yoel Eleazar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Eleazar gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Eleazar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Eleazar's attempts to control the action.
Eleazar fails to move to back control.
Eleazar blocks Gracie's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Eleazar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eleazar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Eleazar has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Eleazar controlling the pace for now.
Gracie tries to improve his position but instead Eleazar has taken his back!
Eleazar tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie pushed the leg off.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eleazar landing strikes from the mount and Gracie is in trouble!
Gracie regains half guard.
Eleazar wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Eleazar works his way into full mount!
Gracie regains half guard.
Eleazar 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.
Gracie is in a horrible position here. Eleazar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eleazar looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eleazar throws some wild stikes that Gracie manages to avoid easily.
Eleazar wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Eleazar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Eleazar avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Gracie can't escape the position.

That's four 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.

Eleazar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Eleazar isn't that keen on the idea.
Eleazar tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Rob Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Eleazar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eleazar wants to take Gracie's back but he can't do it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rob Gracie.
I think Eleazar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoel Eleazar!
Yoel Eleazar is the new lightweight champion!

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