PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terrence Bushman (ranked 25201 p4p, 2330 weight class) and Holden Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holden Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bushman
vs
Gracie

182 cm
20
193
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
39
196
27 - 19 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terrence Bushman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Bushman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bushman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bushman as he jumps to the side.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Bushman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Terrence Bushman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Gracie.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Bushman gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
We've been told by Bushman's head coaches at Patskun tappelukoulu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Bushman.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bushman can pounce on him.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Bushman sprawls well.
Bushman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bushman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Bushman sprawls well.
Bushman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bushman defends it nicely.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Bushman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bushman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Bushman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bushman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bushman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Bushman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bushman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Bushman.
Bushman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bushman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Bushman.
Terrence Bushman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bushman pinned against the cage. Bushman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bushman counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie tries for a takedown but Bushman circles away easily
letting Bushman counter with a right hand.
Bushman throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Bushman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bushman lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bushman pinned against the cage. Bushman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bushman is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Bushman circles away and we're back to standing.
Bushman misses with a body kick.
Bushman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bushman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bushman's corner calls for a 1-2. Bushman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Bushman circles away easily
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Bushman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bushman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bushman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Bushman counter with a right hand.
Bushman misses with the combination.
Bushman feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bushman cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Bushman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Bushman sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A good leg kick by Bushman.
Bushman scores with a decent looking hook.
Bushman throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Bushman. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bushman. Bushman obviously looking to wear him down.
Bushman works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Bushman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bushman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bushman throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Bushman lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Bushman, which made it look bad.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Bushman counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee.
Bushman connects with a solid leg kick.
Bushman misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bushman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Bushman counters with a thumping low kick.
Bushman lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bushman tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bushman to the ground. Bushman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bushman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Bushman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bushman clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Holden Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bushman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Bushman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bushman throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Bushman avoids it easily.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrence Bushman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bushman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A good leg kick by Bushman.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bushman slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Terrence Bushman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Gracie.
Bushman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Bushman tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Bushman lands with a cross.
Bushman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Bushman.
Bushman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Bushman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushman throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Bushman takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Bushman counter with a right hand.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Bushman counters with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Bushman.
A good leg kick by Bushman.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Bushman.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Bushman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bushman.
Bushman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Bushman, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Bushman against the cage but Bushman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gracie might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bushman has got the better of the exchanges.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Bushman sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bushman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bushman jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Holden Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Bushman lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Bushman thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bushman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bushman is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Bushman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bushman digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Bushman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Bushman lands a right hook to the body.
Terrence Bushman is winning the standup battle so far.
Bushman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bushman takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Bushman sprawls well.
Bushman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bushman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Bushman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Bushman counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushman lands a body shot.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Bushman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bushman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gracie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bushman. That one must have hurt.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bushman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Bushman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Bushman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Bushman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bushman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bushman missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bushman throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bushman as he jumps to the side.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Bushman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bushman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Bushman.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bushman counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Bushman lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Bushman lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Bushman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bushman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bushman connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Bushman.
Bushman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bushman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice body kick there by Bushman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bushman sprawls well. Bushman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Bushman scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrence Bushman dominated that second round.
That's time! Bushman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Good leg kick by Bushman.
Nice takedown defense from Bushman. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Bushman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bushman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bushman defends it nicely.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bushman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Terrence Bushman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Gracie.
Bushman misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bushman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Gracie backs away, Bushman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bushman slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushman with a nice calf kick.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Bushman circles away easily
and Bushman counters with a nice body shot.
Bushman with the inside leg kick.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bushman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bushman.
Jab from Bushman.
Bushman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bushman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bushman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bushman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bushman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Bushman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bushman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bushman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bushman sprawls well. Bushman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Bushman scores with a nice body kick.
Holden Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Bushman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bushman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bushman connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Bushman cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bushman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bushman connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Terrence Bushman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bushman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Bushman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Bushman counter with a right hand.
Bushman throws a one two combo.
Bushman pushes Gracie away with a front kick.
Gracie has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bushman.
Bushman misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Bushman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bushman continues to drive forward.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Bushman scores with a nice body kick.
Bushman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bushman misses with a straight right.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Bushman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bushman digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie shoots in but Bushman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bushman. Bushman obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice takedown defense from Bushman. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Bushman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bushman.
Bushman works the jab nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bushman. Bushman obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bushman counters with an outside leg kick.
Bushman works the jab nicely.
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!
Bushman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bushman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bushman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bushman.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Bushman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bushman connects with the punch.
That kick from Bushman tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bushman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bushman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Bushman, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Bushman against the cage but Bushman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bushman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bushman is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrence Bushman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bushman 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrence Bushman!