PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Argos Vasilakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilakis comes to the cage accompanied by Captain Jack!. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Vasilakis
vs
Gracie

176 cm
20
171 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
27
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Argos Vasilakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilakis throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Vasilakis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vasilakis throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Vasilakis.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vasilakis defends it well.
Argos Vasilakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilakis with a jab.
Vasilakis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Vasilakis jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
A cross from Vasilakis lands.
Vasilakis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vasilakis can pounce on him.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vasilakis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilakis scoring well with a low kick there.
Vasilakis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vasilakis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vasilakis throws a leg kick that is checked

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Vasilakis defends it.
My spies in Team Alpha Male inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vasilakis wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasilakis tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie wants to control but Vasilakis is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vasilakis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vasilakis tries to get out of the position.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Vasilakis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vasilakis looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasilakis, not yet.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vasilakis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilakis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vasilakis misses with a straight right.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Vasilakis avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Vasilakis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vasilakis throws a shot to the body.
Vasilakis lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vasilakis throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Vasilakis.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vasilakis.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vasilakis defends it well.
Vasilakis thumps Gracie with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vasilakis.
Vasilakis scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Vasilakis scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasilakis jabs at Gracie's body.
Vasilakis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasilakis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vasilakis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Argos Vasilakis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vasilakis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Vasilakis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vasilakis scoring well with a low kick there.
Good standup being displayed there by Vasilakis as he connects with a hook.
Vasilakis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Vasilakis avoids it easily.
Vasilakis connects with an inside leg kick.
Vasilakis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilakis throws a leg kick that is checked

and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vasilakis's guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasilakis is keeping the position for now.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Vasilakis.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasilakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Vasilakis keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vasilakis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasilakis keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vasilakis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vasilakis 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.

Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Vasilakis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Vasilakis defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Vasilakis is having none of it.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vasilakis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vasilakis is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vasilakis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

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.
Vasilakis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vasilakis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Vasilakis.
Vasilakis tries to land a body kick

and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Vasilakis fights it but they end up in 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.
Vasilakis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Vasilakis keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Argos Vasilakis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gracie walks into a left hand.
Vasilakis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vasilakis misses with a body kick.
Vasilakis lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Vasilakis misses with a leg kick.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vasilakis defends it well.
Vasilakis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilakis scores with a leg kick.
Vasilakis throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick by Vasilakis misses

and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vasilakis can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie wants to control but Vasilakis is keeping him busy.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie wants to control but Vasilakis is keeping him busy.

That's two 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 might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vasilakis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vasilakis desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vasilakis misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Vasilakis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vasilakis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vasilakis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Argos Vasilakis is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasilakis thumps Gracie with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vasilakis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gracie takes a step back to recover.
Vasilakis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Vasilakis avoids it easily.
Vasilakis pushes Gracie away with a front kick.
Vasilakis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Vasilakis avoids it easily.
Vasilakis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vasilakis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Argos Vasilakis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilakis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vasilakis connects with a high kick.
Vasilakis looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Vasilakis throws a leg kick that is checked

so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasilakis keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bryan Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasilakis can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Argos Vasilakis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vasilakis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Argos Vasilakis!
A very excited looking Argos Vasilakis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.