PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Calhoun (ranked 6263 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolfo Gracie (ranked 4646 p4p, 0 weight class). Augustus Calhoun has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Calhoun
vs
Gracie

204 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
24
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Augustus Calhoun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodolfo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gracie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Calhoun is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gracie.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Calhoun shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Calhoun throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Calhoun with the ground and pound but Gracie uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Calhoun wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calhoun preventing the sweep.
Calhoun has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie trying to control the position here.

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Calhoun is aware though and is defending well.
Calhoun will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calhoun trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Calhoun controlling him for the moment.
Gracie controlling Calhoun's posture.
Calhoun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie pulls Calhoun in close to prevent any damage.

Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calhoun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calhoun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Calhoun is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Calhoun is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Calhoun is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Calhoun manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Calhoun's guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Calhoun.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Calhoun wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Calhoun uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Gracie scores with a takedown into Calhoun's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Calhoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calhoun wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.

Gracie 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 is stalling in the full guard.
Calhoun wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Calhoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calhoun trying to control the position.
Calhoun knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Gracie 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.
Calhoun wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracie trying to control but Calhoun is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gracie 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.
Calhoun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodolfo Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gracie scores with a takedown into Calhoun's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Calhoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie scoring with some ground and pound.
Calhoun is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Calhoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Calhoun has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gracie has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Calhoun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Calhoun closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calhoun.

Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Calhoun should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Calhoun should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodolfo Gracie!