PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mateus Gracie (ranked 2462 p4p, 6393 weight class) and Pawel Nastula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pawel Nastula will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Gracie
vs
Nastula

163 cm
32
153
11 - 9 - 0

185 cm
19
150
6 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Urban Fighter
Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mateus Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pawel Nastula!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nastula blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nastula's sensitive parts.
Gracie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nastula moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gracie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gracie lands a front kick.
Gracie feints a jab promting Nastula to slip. Gracie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nastula slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mateus Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nastula avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie thuds his shin into the meat of Nastula's side.
Nastula takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gracie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nastula's hands.
A nice leg kick from Gracie, right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gracie.
Gracie scores with a jab.
Gracie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nastula tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Nastula's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastula takes one to the chin there.
Gracie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie checks a low kick from Nastula.
Gracie stalks Nastula and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nastula's face. Nastula staggers backwards, shaken.
Gracie lands a head kick!
Gracie lands a leg kick that knocks Nastula off balance momentarily.
Gracie scores with a push kick.
Nastula takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gracie!
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nastula on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Nastula on that attempt.
Gracie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie thows a body kick. Nastula tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gracie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nastula under the eye.
Mateus Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Nastula 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gracie stalks Nastula and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nastula's face. Nastula staggers backwards, shaken.
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nastula. That did some damage!
Nastula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nastula if he has to take too many more of those.
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Nastula, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nastula dives in for a single leg takedown but Gracie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mateus Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Nastula.
Gracie lands the left hand.
Nastula walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Gracie lands with an uppercut that bounces Nastula off the cage and back into range.
Nastula fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Nastula's belly button to the back.
Gracie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice body kick from Gracie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nastula takes one to the chin there.
Nastula darts in looking for a takedown but Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Nastula into the cage.
Gracie lands a jab.
Nastula is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gracie.
Gracie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nastula back to the cage. Gracie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie scores with a nice strike.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
Nastula has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gracie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie lands a jab.
Nastula is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nastula looks winded!
Gracie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gracie.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nastula.
Gracie throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Nastula's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a lovely overhand right.
Nastula on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gracie. That's going to slow Nastula down.
Gracie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nastula shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
Gracie throws a one two combo.
Nastula takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gracie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nastula in his tracks.
Nice shot by Gracie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gracie lands a jab.
Gracie throws a one two combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice body punch from Gracie.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nastula tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nastula somewhat.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
Gracie scores with a one two! Nastula had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nastula wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nastula.
Mateus Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nastula's head.
Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nastula's head.
Nastula sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Nastula avoids nicely.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nastula shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nastula has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nastula dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Nastula's head and hops out.
Nice uppercut lands for Gracie. That snapped Nastula's head back.
Gracie lands the left hand.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Gracie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nastula tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
Nastula tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nastula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nastula on the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Gracie.
Gracie lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nastula 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 Nastula.
Gracie digs a good hook to Nastula's body.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gracie duly obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tests Nastula's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for Gracie.
Nastula's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
Nice uppercut there from Gracie.
Gracie lunges at Nastula with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nastula's hand.
Gracie lands a lovely overhand right.
Nastula shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mateus Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Nastula.
Gracie jabs Nastula to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nastula will feel that in the morning.
Gracie throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nastula is breathing heavily.
Gracie throws a head kick that half lands.
Gracie scores with the left hand. Nastula knows he should have avoided that one.
Donk. Gracie catches Nastula right on the button with a cross.
Gracie lands a jab to the head.
Gracie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie feints a jab promting Nastula to slip. Gracie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nastula slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nastula takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nastula tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie feints a jab promting Nastula to slip. Gracie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nastula slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gracie lands a jab to the head.
Nastula takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Nastula's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nastula tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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 bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nastula's head.
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mateus Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nastula drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gracie scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gracie works the jab nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nastula at a distance.
Nastula tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gracie defends well and Nastula ends up having to push Gracie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Nastula with that takedown attempt.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch lands to the side of Nastula 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nastula takes a step back to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick from Gracie lands but Nastula takes it in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nastula needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Jab from Gracie.
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie throws a front kick that sends Nastula stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nastula has time to react.
Nastula tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nastula somewhat.
Gracie scores with a jab. Nastula acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gracie.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nastula can do to turn this around?
Gracie works over Nastula's head and body with a nice combination.
Gracie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nastula has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nastula has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie feints and then cracks Nastula's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nastula down.
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
Gracie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nastula rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nastula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gracie scores with a kick to the body.
Nastula on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab from Gracie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nastula backs up against the cage.
Gracie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gracie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nastula shoots in but no luck this time.
Mateus Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Nastula.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nastula steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gracie. That one must have hurt.
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Nastula seems unphased.
Nastula is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie lands with a hook. Nastula tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie connects with the punch.
Gracie works the jab nicely.
Gracie connects with the punch.
Nastula takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot by Gracie.
Gracie lands a jab-cross combination.

Nastula is rocked!
Nastula looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
Gracie throws a combination. Nastula tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nastula is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nastula seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gracie tests Nastula's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie dips to his left and cracks Nastula with an uppercut!
Gracie scores with a nice body kick.
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nastula at a distance.
Gracie thuds his shin into the meat of Nastula's side.
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Nastula. Nastula gets slowly back to his feet.
Nastula tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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 throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gracie.
Gracie looks to land a combination. Nastula sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gracie scores with a sloppy right hand. Nastula should have avoided that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Nastula on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Gracie scores with a punch to the head.
Gracie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nastulas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A left and a right from Gracie both land. Nice combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gracie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nastula on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Nastula avoids nicely.
Nastula shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pawel Nastula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie jabs at Nastula's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateus 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateus Gracie!