PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robb Spewak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spewak comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The German National Anthem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Gracie
vs
Spewak

186 cm
20
175 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
170 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Win Nutritional - proof of quality

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robb Spewak!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spewak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spewak scores with a nice right hand.
Spewak scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Spewak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spewak throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spewak tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Spewak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie lands a jab to Spewak's midsection.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spewak counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spewak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spewak throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie slips under a jab from Spewak.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to bum rush Spewak with a series of wild strikes but Spewak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spewak blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Spewak wants to clinch
and Gracie counters with a head kick. That will keep Spewak thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Robb Spewak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spewak, right into the meat.
Spewak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gracie lands a head kick!

It looks like Robb Spewak has been cut.
A punch combination from Spewak misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Spewak!

Spewak takes the fight into the clinch.
Spewak looking to throw knees to the head but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Spewak tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Spewak using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Spewak.
Spewak lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Spewak.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Spewak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Spewak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Spewak putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Spewak fails to land.
Spewak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spewak misses with some punches.
Spewak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spewak is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Spewak is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Spewak puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spewak wants to stand up but Gracie has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Gracie gets full guard.
Gracie pulls Spewak in close to his closed guard and prevents Spewak from doing any damage or advancing position.
Spewak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Spewak stands up and waves to Gracie to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helio Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robb Spewak's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Spewak tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Helio Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Spewak throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spewak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spewak throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spewak counters with a right hand to the body.
Spewak fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Spewak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spewak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spewak throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Spewak throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spewak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Spewak throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Spewak wants to clinch.
Spewak tries to clinch up
and Gracie counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Spewak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spewak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Spewak throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie tries to bum rush Spewak with a series of wild strikes but Spewak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spewak throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spewak. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie slips under a jab from Spewak.
Spewak just misses with a punch to the body.
Spewak just misses with a punch to the body.
Spewak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Spewak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Spewak lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick misses from Spewak.
Spewak throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Spewak counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spewak clinches but Gracie breaks the clinch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Spewak backing up. Spewak nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spewak misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Spewak wants to clinch
and Gracie counters with a head kick. That will keep Spewak thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Some wild striking there from Spewak.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Spewak misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helio Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robb Spewak's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Spewak misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Spewak throws a head kick that misses.
Spewak doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Spewak connects with a solid leg kick.
Spewak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spewak misses with a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body.
Spewak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spewak throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Gracie as he checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spewak darts in trying to clinch
and Gracie counters with an inside leg kick.
Spewak darts in trying to clinch
and Gracie counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Gracie lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Spewak misses
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie looks to land a combination. Spewak sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Spewak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from Gracie.
Gracie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gracie.
Spewak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gracie!

Spewak is rocked!
Spewak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spewak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Spewak misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Spewak misses with a low kick.
Spewak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spewak makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Spewak avoids it.
Spewak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie throws a right hand that Spewak ducks under and follows up with a left that Spewak also avoids with ease.
Spewak tries to clinch
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Helio Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spewak throws a head kick that misses.
Spewak lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spewak misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a head kick. That will keep Spewak thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helio Gracie clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Robb Spewak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Spewak misses with a straight left.
Spewak tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Spewak throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie throws a push kick but Spewak slaps the foot to one side.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Spewak avoids nicely.
Gracie stalks Spewak and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spewak's face. Spewak staggers backwards, shaken.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Spewak.
Spewak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spewak misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Spewak misses its intended target.
Spewak closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Spewak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spewak throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spewak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gracie tries to land a leg kick but Spewak saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie lands a head shot.
Spewak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Spewak.
Spewak takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Spewak throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a right hand that Spewak ducks under and follows up with a left that Spewak also avoids with ease.
Spewak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spewak throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spewak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spewak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spewak throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spewak thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it
and Gracie makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Spewak really felt that one!
Spewak is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Spewak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spewak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spewak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spewak 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.
Spewak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spewak wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gracie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Spewak as he connects with a hook.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spewak circles away quickly and effectively.
Spewak looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Spewak throws a sloppy body shot
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helio Gracie had his way with Robb Spewak in that round.
The cut man is working on Robb Spewak's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Spewak throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spewak misses the body punch
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Spewak.

That has opened up Robb Spewak's cut even more.
Spewak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Spewak is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him?
Spewak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Spewak seems to have recovered his senses.
Spewak slips under a jab from Gracie.
Spewak is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A head kick misses from Spewak.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spewak throws a sloppy body shot
and Gracie counters with a body kick.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spewak misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
Gracie lands a body shot.
Spewak misses with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spewak.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gracie.
Gracie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Robb Spewak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helio Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gracie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Spewak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Spewak tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Spewak throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a head kick. That will keep Spewak thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spewak.
Gracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spewak. Spewak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spewak falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a nice kick to the body.
Spewak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spewak throws a sloppy body shot
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spewak can do to turn this around?
Gracie thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spewak if he has to take too many more of those.
Gracie slips a jab from Spewak.
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spewak.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a series of strikes that have Spewak backpedaling.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Gracie as he connects with a hook.
Gracie blocks a jab.
A head kick from Gracie lands but Spewak takes it in his stride.
Spewak misses with a combination
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie throws a front kick that sends Spewak stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Helio Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:44
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Gracie!
Helio Gracie retains his welterweight title!