|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fufu Allstars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
175 cm
21
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Inexperienced |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
|
| |
|
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 Helsinki, Fufu Allstars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brock Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Allstars holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Allstars sees it coming and defends easily.
Allstars is trying is best to control the position here.
Gracie prevents Allstars from improving his position.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Allstars defends the submission attempt.
Allstars trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Allstars wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allstars trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Allstars to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Allstars shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allstars tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
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.
Allstars is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Allstars regains half guard.
Allstars tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Allstars gets full guard.
Allstars controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Allstars is breathing heavily.
Allstars is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allstars is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Allstars is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Allstars doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Allstars is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Allstars trying to control here.
Allstars keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Allstars defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Gracie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Allstars is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Allstars has worked his arm free - good work by Allstars!
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Allstars has escaped the position, nice work there.
Allstars manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allstars is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie is fighting to break Allstars's control of his arms but Allstars is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Allstars is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Allstars is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Allstars is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Allstars is trying to control but can't.
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.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Allstars wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Allstars!
Allstars is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allstars is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Allstars tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Allstars manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Allstars is defending well.
Allstars trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Allstars trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Allstars is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Allstars gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Allstars keeps control of the position.
Allstars is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allstars softening up his opponent with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brock Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Allstars shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gracie defends it nicely.
Allstars shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Allstars keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Allstars wants to sweep but no luck.
Allstars is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allstars wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracie passes Allstars's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Allstars is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie trying to work for an americana but Allstars has managed to regain full guard.
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.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Allstars is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Allstars has escaped and now he's on top!
Allstars looking to pass the guard.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allstars gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Allstars wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Allstars trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allstars slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allstars looking to pass the guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Allstars from controlling successfully.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Allstars can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Allstars trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allstars gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allstars defends well.
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.
Allstars not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allstars gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allstars defends well.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allstars defends well.
Brock Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Allstars pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Fufu Allstars has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allstars lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Gracie!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
32% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
