PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benja Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Gracie
vs
Gracie

178 cm
27
155 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

176 cm
26
159 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benja Gracie!
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, Renzo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renzo Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Benja Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Renzo Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Renzo Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Benja Gracie is pressing down on Renzo Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Benja Gracie is breathing heavily.
Benja Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Renzo Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Renzo Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Renzo Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Renzo Gracie is working to tighten is grip on Benja Gracie's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Benja Gracie has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Renzo Gracie is really squeezing tight and eventually Benja Gracie passes out! Renzo Gracie breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Renzo Gracie!
A relieved looking Renzo Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.