PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Devils Outlaw (ranked 172 p4p, 517 weight class) and John Wayne Gracie (ranked 30 p4p, 69 weight class). Outlaw comes to the cage accompanied by Moonshine Bandits For The Outlawz. Gracie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Thriller by Michael Jackson. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Outlaw
vs
Gracie

198 cm
29
285
12 - 1 - 0

194 cm
44
269
34 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Gatoroids
Voodoo Nutrition

Altitude Clothing
Core Combat

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Devils Outlaw!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wayne Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outlaw thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Outlaw connects with a leg kick.
Outlaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gracie cracks Outlaw with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Outlaw throws a big shot that misses.
Outlaw is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.

Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Outlaw has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Outlaw keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Outlaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Outlaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Outlaw is on top in guard.

Gracie has his foot on Outlaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Outlaw works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Outlaw wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Outlaw has passed into half guard!
Outlaw wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Outlaw is controlling well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Outlaw scores with a body shot.
Gracie throws the left hand but Outlaw avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Outlaw was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Outlaw darts in trying to clinch
and Gracie finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Outlaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
The Devils Outlaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Outlaw lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Outlaw takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like John Wayne Gracie has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Outlaw looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Gracie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Outlaw sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gracie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Outlaw is avoiding damage well.
Outlaw is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

Gracie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Outlaw has worked his arm free - good work by Outlaw!
Gracie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Outlaw is avoiding damage well.
Outlaw is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Outlaw avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gracie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Devils Outlaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Wayne Gracie's cut.
That's time! Outlaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gracie misses with a leg kick
and Outlaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Outlaw moves away.
Outlaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Outlaw throws out the jab.
Gracie flicks out a counter leg kick but Outlaw steps away.
Outlaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Outlaw sends Gracie crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Outlaw is motioning to the referee to let Gracie up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Gracie is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Outlaw lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Gracie - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Outlaw!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Devils Outlaw!
The Devils Outlaw retains his heavyweight title!
The Devils Outlaw made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.