PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kiyai Wanggai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Wanggai
vs
Gracie

180 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
27
170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kiyai Wanggai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mohammed Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanggai slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Wanggai on that attempt.

Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Wanggai is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Gracie stands up from Wanggai's guard - Gracie perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wanggai tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wanggai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanggai closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Wanggai pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gracie.
Wanggai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wanggai gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiyai Wanggai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wanggai doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Wanggai didn't expect that.

Wanggai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.

Wanggai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wanggai is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wanggai's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wanggai is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wanggai is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracie jumps into side control!
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Wanggai is defending well.

Gracie decides to stand back up. Gracie steps back and let's Wanggai get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.

Wanggai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie jumps guard but Wanggai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Gracie gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wanggai trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wanggai tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Wanggai moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie passes Wanggai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wanggai strikes from the bottom but Gracie uses the opportunity to move to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wanggai!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wanggai working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie landing strikes, looking to finish!

Gracie is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wanggai sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wanggai is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Gracie decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Wanggai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Wanggai is now in Gracie's guard.
Wanggai wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

Wanggai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wanggai trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wanggai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wanggai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wanggai stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.

Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wanggai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wanggai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie pulls Wanggai in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanggai looking to pass the guard.

Gracie has his foot on Wanggai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wanggai works his way back into a safe position though.
Wanggai wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Wanggai postures up.
Wanggai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wanggai throwing strikes but missing.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wanggai trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Wanggai tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wanggai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wanggai stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Wanggai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie controlling the position.
Gracie controls Wanggai momentarily but Wanggai frees himself.
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 controls Wanggai momentarily but Wanggai frees himself.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mohammed Gracie hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Wanggai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Wanggai is now in Gracie's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanggai pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Wanggai is proving a slippery customer.
Wanggai throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wanggai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Wanggai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Wanggai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wanggai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wanggai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Wanggai persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wanggai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wanggai slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kiyai Wanggai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie lands a jab to Wanggai's midsection.

Wanggai gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Wanggai manages to retain guard.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Wanggai keeps moving.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Wanggai's brow.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanggai tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gracie easily slips into full mount!
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wanggai?
Gracie landing punches.
Wanggai looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Gracie working for the choke.

Gracie working for a choke but Wanggai is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie lands with a hammerfist to the side of Wanggai's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanggai tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Wanggai buck him off.
Wanggai rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Wanggai manages to turn into his guard.
Wanggai wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Wanggai tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie controlling Wanggai's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Gracie has his foot on Wanggai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wanggai works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pulls Wanggai in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wanggai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wanggai stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wanggai working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Wanggai working the body and head with strikes.

Wanggai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Wanggai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wanggai is working away from the top position though.
Gracie is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wanggai is staying active.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

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