PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeffson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Teleporttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Caater : Hold That Sucker Down. Jari Teleporttila acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Gracie
vs
Teleporttila

160 cm
28
140 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

170 cm
23
147 lbs
4 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Katukauppa.com

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeffson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Teleporttila!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teleporttila takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Jari Teleporttila has been cut.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jari Teleporttila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Teleporttila - that will leave a mark!
Nice takedown defense from Teleporttila. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Teleporttila counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Teleporttila gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teleporttila prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Teleporttila missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Teleporttila is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teleporttila lands strikes from half guard.
Teleporttila prevents Gracie from improving his position.

Teleporttila is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Teleporttila is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie is looking to get back to full guard here but Teleporttila has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gracie struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teleporttila misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Teleporttila scoring with punches and elbows.
Gracie wants to control but Teleporttila postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teleporttila tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Teleporttila cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Teleporttila is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Teleporttila's best efforts.
Gracie misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Teleporttila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Teleporttila wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Teleporttila is aware though and is defending well.
Teleporttila preventing the sweep.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Teleporttila defends it easily.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Teleporttila 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 tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Teleporttila slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Teleporttila to get to half guard.
Teleporttila landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teleporttila looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Teleporttila!
Teleporttila can't escape the position.
Teleporttila gets back to half guard.
Teleporttila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Teleporttila has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teleporttila trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Teleporttila has a closed guard, preventing Gracie from standing up.

Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Teleporttila is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jari Teleporttila will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jari Teleporttila's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teleporttila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Teleporttila is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Teleporttila lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Teleporttila throws a big right hand that misses.
Teleporttila working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Teleporttila defends it easily.
Teleporttila tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Teleporttila is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Teleporttila has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Teleporttila looking to pass the guard.
Gracie wants to stand but Teleporttila is controlling the position.
Teleporttila scoring with punches to the head and body.
Teleporttila loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Teleporttila lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teleporttila throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teleporttila trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Teleporttila wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Teleporttila is in all sorts of trouble here.

Gracie working for a submission but Teleporttila is keeping him at bay.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Teleporttila to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Teleporttila shrugs it off.
Teleporttila bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Teleporttila looking to pass the guard.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Teleporttila defends it easily.
Teleporttila preventing the sweep.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Teleporttila defends well.
Teleporttila stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Teleporttila slips an elbow through the middle.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Teleporttila content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teleporttila wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Teleporttila passes into half guard.

Teleporttila is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Teleporttila thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jari Teleporttila will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jari Teleporttila's cut.
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!

Teleporttila throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Teleporttila. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.

Teleporttila drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Teleporttila wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Teleporttila from controlling successfully.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Teleporttila controlling him for the moment.

Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Teleporttila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie is tightening it up a little... Teleporttila has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Teleporttila reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Teleporttila taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jeffson Gracie!
A relieved looking Jeffson Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.