PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rans Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Bu Jeevy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Danger! High Voltage blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gracie
vs
Bu Jeevy

175 cm
26
170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
24
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rans Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stevie Bu Jeevy!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bu Jeevy throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
Bu Jeevy throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
Bu Jeevy throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.

Bu Jeevy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gracie trying to control here.
Bu Jeevy is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bu Jeevy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bu Jeevy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Bu Jeevy.

Bu Jeevy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Gracie prevents Bu Jeevy from moving into mount.

Bu Jeevy is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Bu Jeevy working away.

Bu Jeevy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bu Jeevy's guard! Nice work there by Gracie!
Bu Jeevy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bu Jeevy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Bu Jeevy stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.

Bu Jeevy has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bu Jeevy's guard.

Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bu Jeevy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bu Jeevy has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bu Jeevy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bu Jeevy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bu Jeevy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bu Jeevy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bu Jeevy manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Bu Jeevy keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Bu Jeevy is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Bu Jeevy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Bu Jeevy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bu Jeevy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bu Jeevy tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Bu Jeevy is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Bu Jeevy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy misses with a head kick.

Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Gracie tries for a kimura but Bu Jeevy is defending well.

Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Bu Jeevy is defending well.
Bu Jeevy prevents Gracie from moving into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bu Jeevy sneaks back into half guard.

Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.

Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.

Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Bu Jeevy defends the submission attempt.
Gracie prevents Bu Jeevy from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bu Jeevy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bu Jeevy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.

Bu Jeevy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bu Jeevy is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rans Gracie dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bu Jeevy motions for Gracie to come forward. Bu Jeevy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bu Jeevy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Bu Jeevy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bu Jeevy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stevie Bu Jeevy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Bu Jeevy tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Bu Jeevy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bu Jeevy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Bu Jeevy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bu Jeevy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bu Jeevy throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Bu Jeevy shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bu Jeevy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bu Jeevy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bu Jeevy counters with a good, hard body kick but Gracie shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rans Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Bu Jeevy misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bu Jeevy looking for a sweep. Not yet Bu Jeevy, not yet.

Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bu Jeevy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Bu Jeevy in his guard.
Bu Jeevy wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Bu Jeevy passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bu Jeevy working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gracie's thigh. Gracie counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Bu Jeevy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top!

And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Bu Jeevy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bu Jeevy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Stevie Bu Jeevy!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Stevie Bu Jeevy!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Stevie Bu Jeevy!

Stevie Bu Jeevy wins by unanimous decision!