PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dee Nice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nice
vs
Gracie

175 cm
26
175 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

181 cm
26
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dee Nice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Gracie!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.

Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nice on his heels. He'll look to pass Nice's guard now, I'm sure.
Nice keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Nice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nice manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Nice's guard.

Nice escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Nice throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nice doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Nice slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Nice is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two 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.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Nice is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Nice escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Nice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nice manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Nice's guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.

Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nice keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Nice trying to control the position.
Gracie passes Nice's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dee Nice will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.

Nice seems to be looking for submissions.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is not content to let Nice control the position.
Nice wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is in trouble now - Nice has advanced to mount!
Nice tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nice wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Nice has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nice has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nice lands a big elbow.

Nice is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gracie can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nice lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Nice looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Nice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nice manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Nice's guard.

Nice working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Nice escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie postures up.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Nice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nice manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Nice's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nice has an active guard here but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Nice moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dee Nice dominated that second round.
That's time! Nice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nice manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gracie on his heels. He'll look to pass Gracie's guard now, I'm sure.
Nice trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nice trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nice defends well.
Nice is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Nice has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice passes to full mount!
Nice wants to take Gracie's back but he can't do it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nice is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nice 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 swings around for an armbar but Nice sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.
Nice thows a big elbow that misses.
Nice passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nice's best efforts.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Nice sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nice seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.

Nice is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gracie still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gracie has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nice, who protects the arm well.

Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nice is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nice is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Nice has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dee Nice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Nice. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nice's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie.
Gracie prevents Nice from getting back to his feet.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nice has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Nice's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nice had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nice is keeping the position for now.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nice working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dee Nice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nice 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 George Francis scores the fight for Dee Nice!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Dee Nice!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Dee Nice!

Dee Nice wins by unanimous decision!