PBP Commentary

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

Chuteboxe
vs
Gracie

160 cm
28
136 lbs
11 - 20 - 0

176 cm
28
159 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Golden Supplements

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 11 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Falcao Chuteboxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renzo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Chuteboxe or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie which made him look bad.
Chuteboxe with a poor takedown

and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Chuteboxe didn't expect that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Chuteboxe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.

Chuteboxe throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chuteboxe tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Chuteboxe tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Chuteboxe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie looking to control but Chuteboxe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chuteboxe wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.

Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Chuteboxe manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Chuteboxe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chuteboxe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chuteboxe looking for a sweep but Gracie has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gracie cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gracie with good strikes from the mount here!
Chuteboxe is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie has control of Chuteboxe's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chuteboxe regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gracie is trying to take his opponent's back.
Chuteboxe regains half guard.
Chuteboxe is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Chuteboxe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chuteboxe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Chuteboxe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
Chuteboxe works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe wants to sweep but no luck.

Chuteboxe is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Chuteboxe is breathing heavily.
Chuteboxe can't do much from the bottom here.
Chuteboxe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie won't allow Chuteboxe to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chuteboxe is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Chuteboxe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chuteboxe, into his 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 Falcao Chuteboxe 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.

Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Chuteboxe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuteboxe shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Chuteboxe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Chuteboxe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Falcao Chuteboxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chuteboxe fails with the takedown

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Chuteboxe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chuteboxe.

Gracie has control of Chuteboxe's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chuteboxe regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control but Chuteboxe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chuteboxe is trying desperately to improve position.
Chuteboxe has given up his back here. Will Gracie look for the submission or keep pounding away?

Gracie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chuteboxe has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chuteboxe is really stuck here.
Gracie avoiding Chuteboxe 's attempts to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Chuteboxe preventing the sweep.

Chuteboxe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chuteboxe, into his guard.
Chuteboxe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Chuteboxe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Renzo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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.
Chuteboxe keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Chuteboxe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Chuteboxe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renzo Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Chuteboxe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chuteboxe shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Chuteboxe with a lazy takedown attempt

and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Chuteboxe fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Falcao Chuteboxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Chuteboxe is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Chuteboxe 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.
Chuteboxe keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chuteboxe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.

Chuteboxe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Chuteboxe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie prevents Chuteboxe from improving his position.
Chuteboxe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Chuteboxe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chuteboxe.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Chuteboxe to control.
Chuteboxe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie cracks Chuteboxe with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gracie looking to finish Chuteboxe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chuteboxe!
Gracie dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chuteboxe can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie unloading with bombs!
Chuteboxe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Gracie has control of Chuteboxe's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chuteboxe regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chuteboxe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Gracie is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Chuteboxe is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Chuteboxe flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Gracie anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Chuteboxe and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Gracie slips an arm under Chuteboxe chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Gracie has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Gracie is squeezing on Chuteboxe like an anaconda would it's prey. Chuteboxe fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renzo Gracie!
Renzo Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.