PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pheston Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alysson Mark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Get Far - Shining Star. 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.

Gracie
vs
Mark

199 cm
22
189 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pheston Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alysson Mark!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mark misses with a jab, cross combination.

Mark scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Mark stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Mark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mark misses with a wild combination.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No joy there for Mark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mark is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Mark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Pheston Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Mark avoids it well.
Mark wants to clinch.
Mark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Mark misses with a hook to the body
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Mark.
A low kick from Mark is predictable there
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Mark.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Mark throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Mark backing up. Mark nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mark circles away quickly and effectively.
Mark misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gracie works over Mark's head and body with a nice combination.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Mark fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie throws a combination that misses
and Mark counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gracie is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Mark backing up. Mark nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Mark throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Mark throws a lazy body kick
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Mark.
Mark throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Mark.
Mark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Mark throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Mark.
Mark throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Mark backing up. Mark nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.

Mark drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mark prevents Gracie from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mark off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mark throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Mark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pheston Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alysson Mark.
Mark throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Mark backing up. Mark nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Mark misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Mark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mark misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Mark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alysson Mark will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Mark backing up. Mark nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Mark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Mark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Mark dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Mark misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mark tries to land a body kick
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mark throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mark misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mark throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Mark misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Mark.
A left and a right from Gracie both land. Nice combination.
Mark misses with a hook to the body
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Mark.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Mark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Mark misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Mark.
Mark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mark counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Mark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mark throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie lands with a nice combination. Mark backs away looking to recover.
Alysson Mark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mark throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Mark backing up. Mark nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Mark tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Mark backing up. Mark nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mark throws a head kick that misses
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Mark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Mark backing up. Mark nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Mark misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Mark backing up. Mark nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Mark misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Mark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pheston Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Mark is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pheston Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Mark misses with a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Mark will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick by Mark misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Mark backing up. Mark nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Mark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Gracie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mark throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Mark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mark throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Mark backing up. Mark nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Mark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mark misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Mark throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Mark throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Mark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Mark backing up. Mark nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Mark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Mark misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Mark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Mark.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Mark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mark misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Mark.
Mark looks to clinch
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Mark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Mark backing up. Mark nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Mark misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Mark.
Mark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Mark.
Mark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Mark.
Mark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Mark will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mark misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Mark backing up. Mark nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Mark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Mark misses with the body kick
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Mark misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Mark.
Mark throws a head kick that misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mark tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Mark will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mark throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mark shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Pheston Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alysson Mark.
Mark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Mark backing up. Mark nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Mark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Mark backing up. Mark nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Mark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Mark.
Mark has his takedown stuffed
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Mark backing up. Mark nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mark misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pheston Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

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