PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rankka Ankka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Funku Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ankka comes to the cage accompanied by Milk - The Knife Song. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Ankka
vs
Gracie

205 cm
24
220 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

186 cm
29
212 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rankka Ankka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Funku Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Ankka.
Gracie checks a low kick from Ankka.
Ankka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ankka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Ankka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Ankka moved out of range nicely.
Ankka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ankka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Gracie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ankka ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ankka is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Ankka misses with a head kick.
Ankka slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Ankka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ankka.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
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!
Ankka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Ankka.
Ankka struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ankka tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Ankka back against the cage.
Ankka misses with a knee strike.
Ankka tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Ankka working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Ankka scores with a knee to the head.
Ankka misses with an elbow strike.
Ankka crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
Gracie looks gassed!
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!
Ankka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ankka lands an uppercut.
Ankka crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
Ankka lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice body punch from Ankka - that landed with a thud.
Ankka lands with a right to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ankka obliges.
Ankka landing knees to the head.
Ankka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ankka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Ankka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ankka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ankka with a knee to the head.
Ankka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ankka tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
A short left from Ankka.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie avoiding damage as Ankka throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ankka.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Ankka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rankka Ankka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Funku Gracie.
A right hand to the body from Ankka.
Ankka scores a nice knee to the body.
Ankka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ankka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ankka looking to throw knees to the head but Gracie is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Ankka misses with a knee strike.
Ankka tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie is looking to control Ankka's arms but Ankka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie has his back to the cage.
Ankka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ankka as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Ankka.
Ankka lands a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Ankka as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ankka.
Ankka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Ankka.

Gracie is rocked!
Ankka lands a left hand.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Ankka finish him?
Still in the clinch, Ankka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ankka looking to throw knees to the head but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Ankka pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.

Gracie has Ankka pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gracie pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ankka tumbling to the mat - Gracie dives into Ankka's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Ankka controlling Gracie's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ankka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rankka Ankka 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.

Ankka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
Gracie has Ankka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ankka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ankka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gracie's efforts to push away.
Ankka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ankka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ankka as Gracie tries to tie him up.
Ankka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ankka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ankka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ankka prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie jumps guard but Ankka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rankka Ankka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Funku Gracie.
Ankka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie is trying to drag Ankka to the mat but Ankka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ankka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ankka pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Gracie does it's job there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ankka.
Nice uppercut lands for Ankka. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Ankka.
Ankka scores with a jab to the head.
Ankka dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
Ankka misses with a head kick.
Gracie is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gracie throws a hook but Ankka blocks it.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Ankka is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Ankka had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Ankka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ankka moves away.
Ankka digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ankka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Ankka dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Ankka tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ankka wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Ankka tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.

Ankka clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ankka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ankka misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Ankka.
Ankka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ankka misses with a knee strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Ankka.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Ankka.
Ankka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Still in the clinch, Ankka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rankka Ankka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Ankka on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ankka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Ankka.
A short right from Ankka on the inside.
Ankka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ankka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ankka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ankka jerks Gracie's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Gracie drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Ankka goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Ankka because Gracie was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Rankka Ankka!
A very excited looking Rankka Ankka made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.