PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rich Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loars Seton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Gracie
vs
Seton

170 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

TechNutri - Ensuring the quality ( supps on stock)

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rich Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Loars Seton!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seton stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seton but Seton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Seton sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Seton. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.

Seton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Seton passes the guard and advances to mount!

Seton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Seton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gracie hang on?

Seton working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay.

Seton is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie with a poor takedown

and Seton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Seton wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is breathing heavily.

Seton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Seton drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Seton off! Seton jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Seton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Seton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Gracie blocking some punches.
A knee to the head by Gracie.

Seton has picked Gracie up - he's going for a ride! Seton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Seton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Seton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Seton escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Seton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracie's guard now.
Seton wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Seton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seton trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Seton tries to pass.

Seton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie!
Seton is looking for a sweep.
Gracie throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gracie tries for a kimura but Seton is defending well.
Seton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Loars Seton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Seton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Seton tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full 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.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Seton distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Seton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Seton counters by moving into the clinch.
Seton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie is trying to stall.
Seton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gracie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Seton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rich Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seton is looking to clinch.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Seton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Seton won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Seton trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Seton gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
Seton lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Seton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Seton scores a takedown into full mount!
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Seton avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Gracie flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Seton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Seton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gracie wants to hold on but Seton pushes him away.

Seton stands up from mount. Strange move.
Seton tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie misses with a takedown

and Seton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gracie!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to hold on but Seton pushes him away.
Seton content just to control the position here.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Seton avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.

Seton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracie has worked his arm free - good work by Gracie!

Seton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Seton counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Seton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gracie fails with the takedown

so Seton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Seton looking to control.

Seton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seton wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie won't allow Seton to get back to his feet.

Seton had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gracie is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Seton Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gracie's back instead.
Gracie is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Loars Seton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gracie misses with a takedown attempt

and Seton counters with a takedown into side control.

Seton stands up and beckons Gracie to his feet.
Gracie fails with the takedown

and Seton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Seton stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Seton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gracie!

Seton stands up from mount. Strange move.

Seton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Seton is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Seton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Seton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seton trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seton prevents Gracie from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Seton gets to his feet. Gracie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gracie shoots and misses

and Seton counters with a shoot takedown. Gracie fights it but they end up in guard.
Seton looking to pass the guard.

Seton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Seton circles away easily

and Seton counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

Seton drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Seton off! Seton jumps back into Gracie's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Seton gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
Rich Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie fails with the takedown

and Seton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
Seton trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

Seton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seton trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie struggling a bit here.

Seton is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie is letting Seton control him for a moment.
Gracie misses with a strike from the bottom.

Seton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Seton keeps moving and retains side control.

Seton stands up and beckons Gracie to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Seton wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Rich Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie shoots and misses

and Seton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.
Loars Seton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Seton stands up from Gracie's guard - Seton perhaps looking for a knockout.

And that's the end of the fight!
Loars Seton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Seton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loars Seton!