PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael OMalley (ranked 2220 p4p, 2588 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 226 p4p, 253 weight class). OMalley's entrance music is Tekashi 6ix9ine - Tati. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

OMalley
vs
Gracie

187 cm
26
156
4 - 1 - 0

160 cm
20
150
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Conquer
Brooklyn Apothecary

SMESH Nutrition 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael OMalley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but OMalley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OMalley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gracie sprawls and moves away.

Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
OMalley wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
OMalley has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
OMalley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but OMalley is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch

and OMalley counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but OMalley keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
OMalley connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gracie some visible discomfort.
OMalley landing a few strikes.
OMalley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
OMalley is chipping away with strikes.
OMalley scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gracie to see if he's OK.
OMalley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
OMalley is putting a hurting on Gracie here, landing some big shots from side control.

Gracie is rocked!
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!
Gracie struggling a bit here.
OMalley scores with punches from side control.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can OMalley finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie taking a bit of punishment here - OMalley scoring with strikes.
OMalley lands an elbow.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
OMalley lands a few punches from side control.
OMalley scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gracie to see if he's OK.
Gracie taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gracie looks winded!
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OMalley working the head with strikes.
Gracie is trying to escape the position but OMalley is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OMalley trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
OMalley cracks Gracie with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! OMalley immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Gracie is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by OMalley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael OMalley!
Michael OMalley thanked the fans post fight for their support.