PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Razi Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeidren Cheeseburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeidren Cheeseburger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gracie
vs
Cheeseburger

174 cm
22
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Razi Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeidren Cheeseburger!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheeseburger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cheeseburger circles away.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cheeseburger as he avoids it easily.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Cheeseburger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razi Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cheeseburger circles away.
Cheeseburger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cheeseburger has time to react.
Gracie tries to clinch but Cheeseburger is having none of it.

Cheeseburger gets the takedown into side control.
Cheeseburger moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cheeseburger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jeidren Cheeseburger just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt

and Cheeseburger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here as Cheeseburger stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
I looks like Cheeseburger might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cheeseburger slows the pace down.
Cheeseburger trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jeidren Cheeseburger just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Cheeseburger circles away easily

and Cheeseburger counters by clinching up.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cheeseburger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie is working for takedown but Cheeseburger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Cheeseburger manages to get underhooks.
Cheeseburger goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Cheeseburger walks into a straight right hand from Gracie.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed

and Cheeseburger counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracie's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to keep Cheeseburger in close.
Cheeseburger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cheeseburger passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cheeseburger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cheeseburger works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheeseburger controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeidren Cheeseburger dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cheeseburger shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Cheeseburger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie misses with a takedown

and Cheeseburger counters with a shoot takedown. Gracie fights it but they end up in guard.
Cheeseburger postures up.
Cheeseburger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cheeseburger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cheeseburger trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Cheeseburger postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cheeseburger doesn't defend quickly enough and Gracie has managed to lock this one up! Can Cheeseburger escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gracie on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Razi Gracie!