PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Unicorn Big Foot (ranked 3285 p4p, 24325 weight class) and Hoyce Gracias (ranked 409 p4p, 634 weight class). Unicorn Big Foot could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hoyce Gracias's chin.

Big Foot
vs
Gracias

186 cm
24
179
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
23
185
0 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Powerful

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Unicorn Big Foot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hoyce Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Foot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracias circles away.
Gracias with the counter takedown but Big Foot avoids it easily.
Big Foot shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracias tries to sprawl out of it but Big Foot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Big Foot avoids the head kick by Gracias.
Gracias swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracias as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Unicorn Big Foot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracias throws a low kick but Big Foot avoids it.
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracias as he jumps to the side.

Big Foot shoots in and bounces Gracias off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Big Foot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Foot is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gracias is pressing down on Big Foot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Big Foot from controlling successfully.
Big Foot slips nicely into half guard.
Gracias gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big Foot wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Big Foot preventing the sweep.
Big Foot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Big Foot works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Big Foot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracias is refusing to be controlled, as Big Foot sits in half guard.
Gracias gets full guard.
We've been hearing that Big Foot has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Big Foot trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Big Foot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Big Foot trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Big Foot tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.

Gracias working for a triangle but Big Foot defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Big Foot looking to pass the guard.

Big Foot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Big Foot tries to pass.
Big Foot trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.

Gracias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Big Foot defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Big Foot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Big Foot from controlling successfully.
Gracias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Big Foot wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.

Gracias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Big Foot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hoyce Gracias will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gracias throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Big Foot shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Big Foot was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gracias is not content to let Big Foot control the position.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face as Big Foot controls the position.
Gracias wants to control but Big Foot postures up.
Big Foot trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
Gracias tries to buck Big Foot off but Big Foot is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Foot is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Foot advances to full mount.
Big Foot trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Gracias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Big Foot wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely.
Gracias gets back to half guard.
Gracias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Big Foot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Big Foot's back!
Big Foot looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Big Foot wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracias punches the canvas rather than the man.

Gracias looking to break Big Foot's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Big Foot remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracias will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gracias misses with a punch to the head.
Big Foot manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracias's guard. Nice work there by Big Foot.
Big Foot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracias working a defensive guard here.

Gracias is looking for a triangle but Big Foot pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Big Foot slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Big Foot working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Big Foot is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Big Foot advances to full mount.
Big Foot looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Big Foot stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Big Foot gets a double leg takedown into Gracias's guard.
Big Foot pushes down on Gracias's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Unicorn Big Foot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Big Foot seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.

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

Gracias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Big Foot wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Big Foot is controlling well.
Big Foot uses his free foot to push down on Gracias's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracias.

Big Foot is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracias frees his head quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Unicorn Big Foot dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gracias throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracias throws a head kick that misses.
Gracias tried to score with a low kick but Big Foot checks it.
Gracias's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracias obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Gracias closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Big Foot is working for takedown but Gracias is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracias pushes Big Foot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Big Foot has clasped his hands together around Gracias's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gracias tries to improve position but can't.
Gracias is not content to let Big Foot control the position.
Gracias tries to buck Big Foot off but Big Foot is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Big Foot tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Foot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
Gracias manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Big Foot stalling.
Big Foot is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracias tries to roll over but Big Foot keeps him under control.
Big Foot is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Big Foot is working hard here to advance position.
Gracias is pressing down on Big Foot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Big Foot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracias looking to control.
Gracias can't keep his opponent in guard - Big Foot advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Big Foot not doing much here.
Big Foot is looking to stall here but Gracias recovers full guard.
Gracias 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.
Big Foot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Gracias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Big Foot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracias is on top in guard.

Big Foot wants to stand and escape but Gracias is having none of it.
Big Foot trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Big Foot swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.
Big Foot is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Big Foot wants to sweep but no luck.
Big Foot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Big Foot looking to control.
Gracias in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracias with a flurry of punches that miss.
Big Foot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Big Foot is pulling down on Gracias's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Big Foot is trying to keep Gracias in close.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hoyce Gracias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracias 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!