PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack The Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Gracie
vs
The Ripper

180 cm
21
178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
17 - 18 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roman Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack The Ripper!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Ripper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Ripper throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

The Ripper dives in and scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.
The Ripper tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie wants to stand up but The Ripper is controlling him.
The Ripper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie is trying to control the position but The Ripper postures up.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because The Ripper is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Roman Gracie just wasn't active enough.

Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching The Ripper on his heels. He'll look to pass The Ripper's guard now, I'm sure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from The Ripper.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Ripper looking to control.
The Ripper wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Ripper trying to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The Ripper keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The Ripper tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Ripper counters with a two punch combo.
The Ripper closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Ripper misses with a few strikes there.
The Ripper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from The Ripper.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
The Ripper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
The Ripper closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. The Ripper pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Ripper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
The Ripper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Gracie gets caught napping as The Ripper dives in and scores a takedown. Gracie manages to retain guard.
The Ripper seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie looking to control.
The Ripper postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
The Ripper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Ripper is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Ripper defends well.
The Ripper looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie pulls The Ripper in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie wants to stand but The Ripper is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack The Ripper dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gracie shoots in but The Ripper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Ripper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

The Ripper gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by The Ripper.
Gracie is trying to control The Ripper's posture but The Ripper avoids it.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie prevents The Ripper from moving into mount.
Gracie struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ripper looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gracie is avoiding damage well.
Gracie is not content to let The Ripper control the position.
Gracie is trying to control The Ripper's posture but The Ripper avoids it.
The Ripper tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A lull in the action here.
Gracie is not content to let The Ripper control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but The Ripper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and The Ripper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The Ripper scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard.
The Ripper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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 a guillotine here but The Ripper defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Ripper seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jack The Ripper has got the better of the ground game so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The Ripper is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing The Ripper from controlling successfully.
The Ripper tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but The Ripper defends easily.
The Ripper trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Ripper is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but The Ripper has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with The Ripper in particular looking to stall.
Gracie is pressing down on The Ripper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Ripper pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The Ripper looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie is staying active underneath The Ripper, who seems content to just control the action from this 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.
The Ripper content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack The Ripper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gracie dives in and grabs The Ripper's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Ripper pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
The Ripper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Ripper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Ripper leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by The Ripper.
The Ripper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Ripper.

The Ripper closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.
The Ripper stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie wants to stand but The Ripper is controlling the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing The Ripper from controlling successfully.
Gracie trying to control the position.
The Ripper advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Ripper wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Ripper looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

The Ripper scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard.

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Ripper content to stall in guard here.
Gracie wants to improve his position but instead The Ripper has moved into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The Ripper uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie.
The Ripper controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but The Ripper is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Ripper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie wants to hold on but The Ripper pushes him away.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

The Ripper working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.

The Ripper is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gracie frees his head nicely. Oh but The Ripper has switched to an armbar! Gracie is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jack The Ripper!