PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Ironsides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
Ironsides

185 cm
30
178 lbs
16 - 11 - 1

186 cm
25
180 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Ironsides!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Ironsides.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Ironsides does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Ironsides sprawls well.
Ironsides attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Ironsides rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ironsides throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Ironsides won't allow it.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ironsides just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike from Ironsides.
Ironsides lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ironsides misses with an elbow strike.
Ironsides throws an elbow that misses.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
Ironsides lands a damaging elbow.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Ironsides.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironsides throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gracie dodges an elbow strike from Ironsides.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Ironsides, against the cage.
Ironsides throws an elbow but it misses.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
Gracie is trying to drag Ironsides to the mat but Ironsides just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Ironsides.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ironsides just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Ironsides throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ironsides looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Ironsides.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ironsides just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Ironsides prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironsides throws an elbow but it misses.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Ironsides.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Ironsides.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Ironsides, against the cage.
Ironsides pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike.
Ironsides creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ironsides looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ironsides throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ironsides throws an elbow but misses.
Ironsides gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ironsides misses with an elbow over the top.
Ironsides pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironsides creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Ironsides lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ironsides throws an elbow but misses.
Ironsides throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Ironsides.
Ironsides throws an elbow but it misses.
Ironsides throws an elbow but it misses.

Gracie works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Ironsides keeps moving.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Ironsides has wrist control.

Ironsides looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironsides is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironsides can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironsides throwing short punches from the bottom.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironsides wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Ironsides will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Ironsides really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironsides is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.

Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Ironsides is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ironsides wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Ironsides is working away.

Ironsides actively working from the bottom here.
Ironsides tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Ironsides dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ironsides is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ironsides tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ironsides lands with a cross.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Ironsides.
Ironsides is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ironsides is looking to clinch.
Ironsides stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ironsides wants it to stay on the feet.
Jason Ironsides seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironsides is looking to clinch.
Royce Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie scores with the left hand. Ironsides knows he should have avoided that one.
Ironsides looks to clinch

and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Ironsides fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie prevents Ironsides from getting back to his feet.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Royce Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ironsides is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ironsides looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ironsides can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Ironsides's temple.
Ironsides is trying to get back to full guard.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ironsides is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.

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

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ironsides has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Ironsides looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie slips a nice elbow through Ironsides's hands, connecting with Ironsides's forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
Ironsides tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ironsides tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironsides is not content to let Gracie control the position.

Ironsides looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ironsides has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironsides wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
Ironsides is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ironsides keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Ironsides had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

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

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.
Gracie trying to control but Ironsides is working from the bottom.
Ironsides utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Ironsides is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie trying to control but Ironsides is working from the bottom.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ironsides is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gracie wants to control but Ironsides is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royce Gracie dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ironsides takes the fight into the clinch.
Ironsides misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ironsides just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Ironsides misses with an elbow strike.
Ironsides pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ironsides creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Ironsides lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Ironsides pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gracie is trying to drag Ironsides to the mat but Ironsides just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Ironsides, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironsides misses with an elbow over the top.
Ironsides pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ironsides walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ironsides lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Ironsides tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body.
Ironsides tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Ironsides fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ironsides wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side

and Gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ironsides's guard now.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ironsides tries to strike from the bottom.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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.
Gracie scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ironsides looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ironsides can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Gracie prevents Ironsides from getting back to his feet.
Ironsides takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ironsides is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie is in close to Ironsides's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ironsides keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.

Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.

Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ironsides has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Ironsides's legs - danger averted.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gracie trying to control but Ironsides is working from the bottom.

Ironsides is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Ironsides trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ironsides looking for a sweep. Not yet Ironsides, not yet.

Ironsides looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie is working Ironsides over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ironsides's guard.
Gracie lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Ironsides's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Ironsides's head.

Ironsides looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Ironsides's head.

Gracie in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ironsides tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royce Gracie!