PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grayson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Credible (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Credible will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gracie
vs
Credible

173 cm
22
167 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grayson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Credible!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Credible.
Credible misses with a body kick.
Credible misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Credible.
Justin Credible seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Credible is defended easily by Gracie.
Credible is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
A combination from Credible does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Credible tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Credible. Credible gets slowly back to his feet.
Grayson Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Credible.
Credible looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Credible misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Credible shoots in with a quick takedown into 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 wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Credible defends easily.
Credible must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Credible wants to stand and escape but instead Gracie has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Credible keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Credible is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Credible is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Credible wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Credible manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie trying to control but Credible is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is really struggling to control Credible but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Credible pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Credible is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Credible being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Credible swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grayson Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Credible fails to land with a series of punches.
Credible lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Grayson Gracie has been cut.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Credible.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Gracie works to advance to full mount. Credible defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Credible's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Credible tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie takes his back!
Credible has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Gracie.

Gracie tightening his grip on Credible, looking for the choke.
Credible trying to get back to his feet but Gracie is in full control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Credible has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Gracie.
Credible looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Credible trying to get back to his feet but Gracie is in full control for now.

Credible is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Gracie looking for the RNC.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie working for a choke but Credible is defending well.

Credible defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.

Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Credible is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

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.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Credible pushed the leg off.

Gracie working for a choke but Credible is defending well.
Credible is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Credible has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Credible knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Credible for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grayson Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grayson Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Credible lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Credible drops Gracie with a beautiful combination! Gracie stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Credible is looking for the KO!

Gracie is rocked!
Gracie blocks a head kick by Credible.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Credible moves into the clinch.

Credible breaks from the clinch.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Gracie slips a straight right by Credible.
Credible fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Credible throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Credible misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Credible.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Credible doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Credible trying to remain calm as Gracie controls from the top position.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Credible has escaped the position, nice work there.

Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Credible is trying to buck Gracie off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Credible wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Credible is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Credible avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gracie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working away.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Credible lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Credible to score with a decent uppercut.
Credible lands a jab-cross combination.
Credible shoots and misses

and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Justin Credible has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Grayson Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Credible does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grayson Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Credible is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Credible is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie wants to control but Credible is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grayson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

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