PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zbysiek Lalalalala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Gracie
vs
Lalalalala

170 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyron Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zbysiek Lalalalala!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalalalala tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Lalalalala.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Lalalalala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie really is a fat lump.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Lalalalala tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kyron Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zbysiek Lalalalala.
Lalalalala shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalalalala closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Lalalalala shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Lalalalala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lalalalala.
Lalalalala looks gassed!

Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lalalalala is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie passes to full mount!
Gracie content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lalalalala for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Kyron Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gracie misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lalalalala is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Lalalalala tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.

Lalalalala shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lalalalala showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Lalalalala controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyron Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lalalalala manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lalalalala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lalalalala is wriggling around but Gracie manages to pass to half guard.
Gracie controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie landing strikes from the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lalalalala is looking to escape.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie takes Lalalalala's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lalalalala is in trouble.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controls the position.
Lalalalala is trying to remain composed but Gracie is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Lalalalala wants to get back to his feet.
Can Lalalalala hold on?! Gracie is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lalalalala controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyron Gracie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lalalalala misses with a takedown

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lalalalala is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Lalalalala keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lalalalala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kyron Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lalalalala tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily

and Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lalalalala!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lalalalala is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Gracie has taken his back!
Kyron Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Lalalalala buck him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lalalalala is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie controls the action.

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.
Lalalalala is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Lalalalala has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gracie lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Gracie slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Gracie looking for the RNC.
Kyron Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyron Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Kyron Gracie!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Kyron Gracie!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Kyron Gracie!

Kyron Gracie wins by unanimous decision!