PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Demoss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Demoss has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Demoss
vs
Gracie

175 cm
28
180 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

180 cm
25
168 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Demoss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerald Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Demoss has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Demoss.
Demoss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Demoss scores with a nice hook to the head.

Demoss gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demoss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Demoss looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Demoss thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Demoss is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.

Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demoss pulls his head out easily.
Demoss landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Demoss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie looks gassed!
Demoss is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demoss lands with a punch from half guard.
Demoss is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Gracie is rocked!
Gracie tries to roll over but Demoss keeps him under control.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Demoss seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Demoss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Demoss is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Demoss to get the leverage.

Demoss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Demoss is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demoss is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Demoss scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Demoss is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Demoss's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Demoss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.

Demoss wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Demoss lands a nice short elbow.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Demoss there.
Demoss working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demoss lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Demoss working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Demoss connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demoss winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Demoss finish him?
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Demoss connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Demoss scores with a couple of nice shots.

Demoss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Demoss lands a nice short elbow.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Demoss working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Demoss lands strikes from half guard.
Demoss is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Demoss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demoss working Gracie over with strikes.

Demoss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Demoss is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Demoss tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Demoss dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Demoss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Demoss lands a right hand.
A short right from Demoss on the inside.
Demoss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Demoss.

Demoss pulls guard.
Gracie stops Demoss from standing up.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Demoss seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Demoss keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Demoss is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie won't allow Demoss to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mike Demoss has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Demoss gets a clinch.

Demoss works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Gracie working for a triangle but Demoss defends it easily.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Demoss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Demoss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Demoss defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Demoss cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.

Demoss drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Demoss off! Demoss jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Demoss distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demoss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Demoss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Demoss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Demoss landing some decent shots from guard.

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Demoss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Demoss lands a couple of digs.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Demoss from controlling successfully.
Demoss landing with the ground and pound.
Demoss lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Demoss from controlling successfully.
Demoss preventing the sweep.
Demoss scoring with punches to the head and body.
Demoss content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Demoss scoring with some ground and pound.
Demoss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Demoss with a nice head shot there.
Demoss cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.

Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Demoss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Demoss postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Demoss distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Demoss cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Demoss makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Demoss defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demoss working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Gracie has his foot on Demoss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Demoss works his way back into a safe position though.
Demoss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Demoss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Demoss lands a couple of elbows.
Demoss chips away with some ground and pound.
Demoss lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Demoss postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Gracie covers up, he's hurt! Demoss keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Demoss and the ref steps in to end the fight! Demoss can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Demoss!