PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Brooksbank (ranked 1690 p4p, 4787 weight class) and Mauricio Gracie (ranked 226 p4p, 528 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Brooksbank
vs
Gracie

175 cm
42
160
21 - 37 - 0

180 cm
30
164
6 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
KO power

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Vegan Gains

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 21 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Brooksbank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie blocks a head kick by Brooksbank.
Brooksbank misses with a kick to the body.
Brooksbank misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Brooksbank tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brooksbank misses with the combination.
Brooksbank throws a leg kick

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brooksbank is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Brooksbank dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooksbank is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Brooksbank trying to control but Gracie postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brooksbank tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Brooksbank is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Brooksbank is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brooksbank throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Brooksbank looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gracie throws a good cross that connects.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brooksbank.
Gracie slips under a jab from Brooksbank.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brooksbank. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brooksbank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brooksbank gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body.
Brooksbank jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Brooksbank looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Brooksbank tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brooksbank misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie cracks Brooksbank on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Brooksbank falls backwards against the cage. Gracie follows up with more strikes that drop Brooksbank to his knees. Gracie keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Brooksbank! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauricio Gracie!
A very excited looking Mauricio Gracie 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.