PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freckle Speaksmuch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Freckle Speaksmuch has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Speaksmuch
vs
Gracie

179 cm
23
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freckle Speaksmuch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speaksmuch stuffs the takedown.
Gracie on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Speaksmuch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Speaksmuch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Freckle Speaksmuch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Freckle Speaksmuch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyron Gracie.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Speaksmuch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Speaksmuch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie looks gassed!
A solid leg kick lands there for Speaksmuch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Speaksmuch scores with a spinning back kick!
Speaksmuch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Speaksmuch misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Speaksmuch.
Speaksmuch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good leg kick by Speaksmuch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Speaksmuch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Speaksmuch.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Speaksmuch as he avoids it easily.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Speaksmuch lands a lovely overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speaksmuch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.
Speaksmuch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
Speaksmuch throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Speaksmuch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot by Speaksmuch.
Nice sprawl there from Speaksmuch as Gracie shoots in.
Speaksmuch lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to de liver by Speaksmuch. Beautiful body shot.
Good leg kick by Speaksmuch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gracie is trying desperately to land a takedown but Speaksmuch is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gracie.
Speaksmuch scores with a three punch combo!
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Speaksmuch scores with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Speaksmuch thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie moves forwards but Speaksmuch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick from Speaksmuch lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body kick from Speaksmuch.
Speaksmuch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speaksmuch lands with an overhand left.
Speaksmuch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Speaksmuch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.
Speaksmuch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Speaksmuch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Speaksmuch as Gracie shoots in.
Speaksmuch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Speaksmuch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Speaksmuch lands a jab-cross combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Speaksmuch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Speaksmuch!
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freckle Speaksmuch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Speaksmuch throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
A shot to de liver by Speaksmuch. Beautiful body shot.
Speaksmuch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Speaksmuch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Freckle Speaksmuch is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Speaksmuch scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick by Gracie misses
and Speaksmuch counters with a big head kick but Gracie shrugs it off.
Gracie throws a hook but Speaksmuch avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Speaksmuch, as that shot connected.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Speaksmuch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Speaksmuch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Freckle Speaksmuch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Speaksmuch!
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Speaksmuch counters with a one-two to the body.
Speaksmuch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Speaksmuch.
Speaksmuch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Speaksmuch lands a with a good body shot.
Speaksmuch connects with a body shot.
Speaksmuch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Speaksmuch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Speaksmuch is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Speaksmuch counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Freckle Speaksmuch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyron Gracie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Speaksmuch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Speaksmuch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Speaksmuch to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Speaksmuch scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Speaksmuch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Speaksmuch connects with a high kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gracie might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Speaksmuch has got the better of the exchanges.
Speaksmuch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Speaksmuch looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Speaksmuch counters with a leg kick.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Speaksmuch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Speaksmuch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

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.
Speaksmuch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Speaksmuch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Speaksmuch finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Speaksmuch counters with a nice kick to the body.
Speaksmuch is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Gracie with a poor takedown
enabling Speaksmuch to counter with a crisp jab.
Speaksmuch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Speaksmuch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freckle Speaksmuch dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Speaksmuch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Speaksmuch counters with a nice uppercut.
Speaksmuch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Speaksmuch lands a nice shot to the body.
Speaksmuch cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speaksmuch thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Speaksmuch.
Speaksmuch throws a head kick that misses.
Speaksmuch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Speaksmuch counter with a right hand.
Freckle Speaksmuch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyron Gracie.
A left and a right from Speaksmuch both land. Nice combination.
Speaksmuch scores with a push kick.
Speaksmuch cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Speaksmuch connects with a jab.
Speaksmuch lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Speaksmuch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Speaksmuch.
Speaksmuch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Speaksmuch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Freckle Speaksmuch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speaksmuch swinging wilding here.
Speaksmuch plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Speaksmuch.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Speaksmuch counters with an inside leg kick.
Speaksmuch scores with a jab to the head.
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.
Speaksmuch scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Speaksmuch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speaksmuch lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Speaksmuch scores with a nice strike.
Speaksmuch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Speaksmuch counters with a stiff right hand.
Speaksmuch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Speaksmuch misses with a head kick.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Speaksmuch lands with an overhand left.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Speaksmuch.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Speaksmuch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Speaksmuch lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Speaksmuch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Speaksmuch.
Speaksmuch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Speaksmuch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Speaksmuch throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Speaksmuch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kyron Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Speaksmuch stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Freckle Speaksmuch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Speaksmuch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Freckle Speaksmuch!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Freckle Speaksmuch!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Freckle Speaksmuch!

Freckle Speaksmuch wins by unanimous decision!