PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Dakota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitor Gracie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gracie
vs
Dakota

183 cm
27
185 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

198 cm
21
184 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Supreme Nutrition - Q154 Muscle!

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vitor Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trey Dakota!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dakota misses with a wild combination.
Dakota misses the shot to the body.
Dakota lands a body shot.

Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dakota looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dakota stops Gracie from passing to mount.
Dakota sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Dakota is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dakota is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dakota moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie pushing down on Dakota's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Dakota is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Dakota is defending well.
Dakota is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakota is trying to control but can't.
Dakota moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dakota bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.

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.

Dakota got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dakota has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Dakota trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Dakota really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dakota looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dakota managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Trey Dakota will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dakota misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dakota sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Dakota misses the target.
Dakota throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dakota misses the shot to the body.
Dakota misses with a wild body shot.
Dakota takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to bum rush Dakota with a series of wild strikes but Dakota uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dakota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Dakota.
A punch lands to the side of Dakota 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dakota is keeping the position for now.

Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dakota is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dakota has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Dakota pushes his legs off easily.
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 working for a triangle but Dakota defends it easily.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dakota doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dakota manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Dakota from controlling successfully.

That's four 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.

Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie is trying to keep Dakota in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dakota showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Gracie dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dakota takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Dakota.
Dakota throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Dakota misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Dakota.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dakota.
Gracie slips a jab from Dakota.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Dakota slips the punch.
Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dakota misses the body punch

and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dakota dives on top into guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dakota is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dakota controls the pace.

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dakota gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dakota is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakota 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.

Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dakota can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Dakota controlling him for the moment.

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dakota is aware though and is defending well.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dakota trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dakota controls the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

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