PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Down To Party (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Dan Down To Party has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ramon Gracie's chin.

Gracie
vs
Down To Party

180 cm
21
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

175 cm
26
165 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramon Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Down To Party!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie slips under a jab from Down To Party.
Down To Party misses with a left hand

and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Down To Party fights it but they end up in guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Down To Party keeps moving.
Down To Party wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is pushing down on Down To Party's leg trying to pass to half guard. Down To Party is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Down To Party regains half guard.
Down To Party felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Down To Party is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Down To Party keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Down To Party is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Down To Party avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie is looking to pass Down To Party's guard but actually Down To Party recovers to full guard.
Gracie passes Down To Party's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie tries to control but Down To Party wriggling away.
Down To Party tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take Down To Party's back here but Down To Party is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Down To Party is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.

Down To Party defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie.
Gracie works his way to his opponent's back.

Down To Party is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Gracie.
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.

Down To Party is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie is looking to control Down To Party but Down To Party is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Down To Party trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Gracie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Down To Party gets a clinch.

Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Down To Party regains guard.
Down To Party keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Down To Party is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Down To Party keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down To Party managing to control the position.
Down To Party keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Down To Party looking to control.
Gracie pushes down on Down To Party's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Down To Party is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is really stuck here.
Down To Party biding his time, controlling Gracie.
Gracie can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position but Down To Party manages to sink in the hooks.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Down To Party can do to turn this around?
Gracie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Down To Party.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Down To Party is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Down To Party. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Down To Party's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie.
Ramon Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Down To Party keeps moving.
Gracie pushing down on Down To Party's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Down To Party won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie moves nicely into side control.
Gracie scores with punches from side control.
Gracie misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gracie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Down To Party is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Down To Party!
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Down To Party tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie throwing strikes here but Down To Party is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Gracie goes for an armbar but Down To Party turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Down To Party.

Gracie has his foot on Down To Party's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Down To Party works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Down To Party passes into side control.
Gracie tries to buck Down To Party off but Down To Party is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Gracie dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Down To Party throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Down To Party.

Down To Party forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Down To Party as the two fighters clinch.
Down To Party lands a nice uppercut.

Gracie lands a takedown into guard.
Gracie passes Down To Party's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is pressing down on Down To Party's thigh, looking to free his foot. Down To Party is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Down To Party is trying to control but can't.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Down To Party is defending well.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Down To Party keeps working.
Down To Party tries to kick Gracie off in order to stand up. Gracie Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Down To Party prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Down To Party is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Down To Party!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

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

Gracie has control of Down To Party's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Down To Party regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Down To Party is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down To Party is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Down To Party is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Down To Party is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Down To Party manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gracie laying and praying for a moment but Down To Party takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gracie trying to control the action but Down To Party is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Down To Party defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Gracie clearly takes 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.

Nice sprawl there from Down To Party as Gracie shoots in.
Down To Party lands an overhand right.
Down To Party cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Down To Party misses

and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gracie.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Down To Party trying to control the position but instead, Gracie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Down To Party into the cage.
Down To Party swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down To Party fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Down To Party tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Down To Party back against the cage.
Down To Party looking to slow down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Down To Party working aggressively here.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie is pushing Down To Party up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Down To Party scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Down To Party misses with some punches.
Down To Party misses with a hook from the clinch.
Down To Party misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie avoiding damage.
Gracie avoiding damage.
Down To Party working aggressively here.
Come on Gracie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Down To Party fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Gracie lands a takedown into guard.
Gracie is standing up over Down To Party. Down To Party looks to escape but Gracie dives into side control.

Down To Party seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracie dominates the positioning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Down To Party wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Down To Party denies him.
Down To Party tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Down To Party keeps working.
Gracie controls the position.
Down To Party wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Down To Party stops Gracie from passing to mount.
Gracie moves into full mount!
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Down To Party is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dan Down To Party will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Down To Party misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie slips a straight right by Down To Party.
Gracie blocks a low kick nicely.
Down To Party is looking to land body kicks.

Down To Party closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Down To Party lands with a right to the head.

Gracie breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down To Party throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Down To Party misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Down To Party thows a left - swing and a miss!
Down To Party fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Down To Party throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie slips a straight right by Down To Party.
Down To Party misses with the combination.
Down To Party scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Down To Party throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Down To Party tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Down To Party manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Down To Party throws a right hand that misses

and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Down To Party tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Down To Party looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Down To Party lands with a short shot to the head.
Down To Party working aggressively here.
Dan Down To Party has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Down To Party tries to circle away but Gracie has him pinned against the cage.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Down To Party is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Down To Party misses with some punches.
Down To Party scores with a shoulder strike.
Down To Party is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Down To Party tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Down To Party.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Down To Party is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie stalling the fight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Down To Party swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down To Party misses with a punch on the inside.
Down To Party lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Down To Party tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Down To Party looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Down To Party pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gracie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Down To Party swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
Dan Down To Party seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Down To Party scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie just leaning against Down To Party, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Down To Party.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Down To Party pulls his leg out and moves away.

Down To Party gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Down To Party manages to retain guard.
Down To Party wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Down To Party wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Down To Party does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Down To Party won't allow it.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Down To Party is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Down To Party comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Ramon Gracie!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Ramon Gracie!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight as a draw!

Ramon Gracie wins by majority decision!
Ramon Gracie retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Ramon Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.