PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Tamagori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Gracie
vs
Tamagori

190 cm
24
223 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Tamagori!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamagori thows a body shot but no joy.
Tamagori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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.
Tamagori wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.

Tamagori looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Tamagori up and slammed him! Tamagori can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control!
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tamagori!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamagori really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Gracie has hold of Tamagori's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tamagori manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tamagori can't escape the position.
Tamagori bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tamagori sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamagori wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Tamagori must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tamagori is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Tamagori got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tamagori has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Tamagori trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Tamagori pushes his legs off easily.
Tamagori is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tamagori with a nice head shot there.
Tamagori wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

Despite being in the dominant position, Eduardo Tamagori just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie moves out of range as Tamagori strikes.
Tamagori throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamagori.
Eduardo Tamagori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tamagori.
Eduardo Tamagori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Tamagori defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamagori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Tamagori tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tamagori manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Tamagori.
Tamagori loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Tamagori fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tamagori misses with a two punch combination.
Tamagori throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
A big left from Tamagori misses.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Tamagori which made him look bad.

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 misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tamagori defends it nicely.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamagori.
Tamagori displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eduardo Tamagori will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Tamagori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tamagori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamagori.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Tamagori.
Junior Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tamagori throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tamagori misses with a body shot.
Tamagori tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tamagori sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tamagori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamagori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tamagori.
Tamagori looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Tamagori throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Tamagori moves out of range.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Tamagori sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie shoots in but Tamagori avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Tamagori misses.
Tamagori leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tamagori is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tamagori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie trying to control the action but Tamagori is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Tamagori defends it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tamagori has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tamagori!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamagori missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Tamagori from controlling successfully.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Tamagori won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four 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.
Tamagori trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tamagori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Tamagori.

Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tamagori moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tamagori looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Junior Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Tamagori throws a left and a right that both miss

and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tamagori is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tamagori landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie is not content to let Tamagori control the position.
Tamagori controlling the action here.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tamagori throws a left and a right that both miss

and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tamagori's guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tamagori dives on top into guard.
Tamagori trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamagori forces his way into half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Tamagori keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamagori performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tamagori is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tamagori keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Tamagori is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie wants to control but Tamagori is keeping busy.
Tamagori prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Tamagori is controlling the pace.

That's four 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 moves into full guard.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but Tamagori is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tamagori trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tamagori is one step ahead there.
Tamagori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Junior Gracie!