PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helio Gracie Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mrs ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ko has chosen get back as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gracie Jnr
vs
ko

185 cm
22
208 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Helio Gracie Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, mrs ko!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ko throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie Jnr.
ko throws a right and a left that Gracie Jnr avoids nicely.
Gracie Jnr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from ko.
ko looks to land a combination but Gracie Jnr avoids it well.
ko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie Jnr manages to avoid it.
ko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from ko.
mrs ko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie Jnr is defended easily by ko.
ko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie Jnr in his tracks.
Gracie Jnr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. ko defends it nicely.
Gracie Jnr pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Jnr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie Jnr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from ko.
ko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie Jnr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ko.
Donk. Gracie Jnr catches ko right on the button with a cross.
Gracie Jnr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ko.
A jab from ko misses.
ko throws a hook but Gracie Jnr avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as ko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie Jnr doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circle momentarily. ko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
ko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie Jnr sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ko misses with a double jab.
ko misses with a body shot.
ko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gracie Jnr tries to move into range but ko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
ko looks to land a combination but Gracie Jnr avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from ko misses the target.
Gracie Jnr dodges the punch combination from ko.
A lazy left from ko finds it's target.
Gracie Jnr misses with a body kick.
Gracie Jnr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - ko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
ko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie Jnr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie Jnr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gracie Jnr ducks under a wild hook from ko.
Gracie Jnr tries to land a leg kick but ko saw it coming and moves away.
ko throws a lazy right hand but Gracie Jnr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie Jnr is trying hard to land a takedown here. ko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Gracie Jnr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Gracie Jnr with that takedown attempt.

Gracie Jnr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in ko's guard.
Gracie Jnr looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie Jnr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and ko dives on top into guard.
ko wants to stand and escape but instead Gracie Jnr has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gracie Jnr looking to pass the guard.
Gracie Jnr trying to control but ko is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

mrs ko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

ko misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie Jnr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
ko connects with a crisp jab.
ko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
ko tries to bum rush Gracie Jnr with a series of wild strikes but Gracie Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by ko.
A big right from Gracie Jnr misses.
Gracie Jnr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Gracie Jnr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie Jnr showed some decent athleticism there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if ko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie Jnr controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Jnr wants to take a breather but ko is having none of it.
Gracie Jnr content to control rather than advance.
Gracie Jnr is just content to waste time from the top position. ko takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

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.
ko keeping moving, preventing Gracie Jnr from controlling successfully.
ko wants to stand and escape but Gracie Jnr is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Jnr passes ko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie Jnr stops ko from getting back to his feet.

Gracie Jnr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. ko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie Jnr.

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 Jnr prevents ko from standing back up.
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 Helio Gracie Jnr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

ko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
ko misses the shot to the body.
ko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie Jnr.
ko walks into a jab.
Gracie Jnr slips under a jab.
Gracie Jnr shoots in but ko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
ko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Gracie Jnr.
The fighters circle momentarily. ko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
ko misses with a looping right.
ko swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Jnr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
ko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
ko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie Jnr staying out of range there.
ko misses with a few strikes there.
ko lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from ko misses.
ko misses with a jab, cross combination.
ko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gracie Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
mrs ko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie Jnr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but ko avoids it really well and circles away.
ko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ko throws a right and a left that both miss.
ko throws a shot from downtown. Gracie Jnr moves away and avoids it.
ko throws a right and a left that Gracie Jnr avoids nicely.
ko throws a good cross that connects.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie Jnr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Gracie Jnr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ko looks to throw the jab but Gracie Jnr is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from ko. Gracie Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
ko misses the jab.
ko throws a jab when Gracie Jnr was well out of range.
Gracie Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from ko misses the target.
ko lands a lovely overhand right.
Gracie Jnr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on ko. That did some damage!
ko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie Jnr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
ko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie Jnr has time to react.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie Jnr tries for a takedown but ko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts ko, as that shot connected.
mrs ko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

ko gets caught flat footed, as Gracie Jnr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
ko keeping full guard, as Gracie Jnr tries to pass.
Gracie Jnr passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gracie Jnr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. ko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie Jnr.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to mrs ko.
I think ko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mrs ko!