PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Funku Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Fetisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fetisov has chosen Kanye West - Amazing as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Gracie
vs
Fetisov

186 cm
28
212 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

189 cm
29
210 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY
[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Funku Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Fetisov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Fetisov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Fetisov is looking to score with low kicks.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
No joy there for Fetisov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fetisov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Fetisov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Fetisov.
Fetisov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fetisov scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie slips under a jab from Fetisov.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie throws a shot to the body.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fetisov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fetisov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Funku Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fetisov manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fetisov looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie with a jab.
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov throws a leg kick that misses.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fetisov.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Fetisov is just out of range.
Gracie lands a nice hook to Fetisov's body. Fetisov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fetisov. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fetisov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body.
Gracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fetisov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fetisov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fetisov on the side of the head.
Fetisov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie throws a body punch but Fetisov moves out of range.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fetisov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fetisov.
Fetisov wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Fetisov needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Fetisov throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Fetisov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fetisov moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fetisov.
Fetisov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fetisov thows a body kick. Gracie tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and Fetisov counters with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Fetisov finds it's target.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fetisov manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Fetisov.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Gracie is rocked!
Fetisov lands a body shot.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fetisov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gracie. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Fetisov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Fetisov 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 takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fetisov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Fetisov cracks Gracie with a big right hand and Gracie goes down!
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie wants to sweep here but Fetisov controlling him for the moment.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fetisov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Fetisov forces his way into half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Fetisov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fetisov in particular looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roman Fetisov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fetisov manages to avoid it.
Fetisov throws a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Fetisov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roman Fetisov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fetisov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fetisov cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Roman Fetisov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fetisov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fetisov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fetisov thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fetisov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.

Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fetisov pulls Gracie in to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roman Fetisov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fetisov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fetisov lands with a nice body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fetisov lands with a good body shot.
Fetisov wants to clinch.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie misses with a jab to the body

and Fetisov counters by clinching up.

Gracie jumps guard and drags Fetisov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fetisov sitting in guard here, content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fetisov wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Fetisov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gracie misses with a jab to the body
and Fetisov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie slips under a jab from Fetisov.
Fetisov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fetisov throws a body kick the misses
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Fetisov will be more careful next time no doubt.

Fetisov moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Fetisov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fetisov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fetisov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie jumps guard but Fetisov stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Funku Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fetisov pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Fetisov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fetisov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fetisov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fetisov working aggressively here.
Fetisov stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Fetisov lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fetisov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fetisov tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Fetisov back against the cage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Fetisov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fetisov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fetisov tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Fetisov back against the cage.
Fetisov struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch but Fetisov keeps him there for the moment.
Fetisov lands a shot to the body.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Fetisov scores with a shoulder strike.
Fetisov can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Roman Fetisov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fetisov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Fetisov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fetisov to keep the fight standing.
Fetisov tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Fetisov back against the cage.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fetisov walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
An inside leg kick from Fetisov misses.
Fetisov delivers a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fetisov counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fetisov throws a sloppy body shot

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fetisov won't be happy with that.
Fetisov is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Funku Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The strikes coming from Gracie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gracie misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
Fetisov biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to roll but Fetisov sticks to his back.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fetisov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Fetisov keeps control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Fetisov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fetisov 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Fetisov!