PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Boskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Thriller by Michael Jackson. John Wayne Gracie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Wayne Gracie
vs
Boskins

194 cm
25
264 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
300 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wayne Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Boskins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie blocks a head kick by Boskins.
Boskins doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
We've been informed that Boskins has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boskins tries a head kick but it misses.
Boskins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Boskins avoids it.
Boskins misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Boskins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boskins tries a head kick but it misses.
Boskins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boskins feints a jab promting Gracie to slip. Boskins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gracie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Boskins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Boskins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boskins misses with a double jab.
Gracie looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boskins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.
Gracie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Boskins seems unphased.
Boskins throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.

Boskins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie lands a body punch.
Boskins stalling.

Boskins breaks the clinch.
Boskins tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boskins.

Boskins lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Boskins takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Boskins clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Boskins.
Boskins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Boskins tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Boskins back against the cage.
Gracie throws an elbow but it misses.

Boskins breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Boskins.
Boskins tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boskins.
Boskins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie tried to counter with a leg kick but Boskins avoided it.
Gracie scores with a punch to the head.
Dwayne Boskins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boskins throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie counters with a solid body kick.
Boskins looks winded!
Nice jab there from Gracie.
Boskins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some wild striking there from Boskins.
Boskins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boskins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boskins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracie can pounce on him.
A combination from Boskins does no damage.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
Boskins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracie can pounce on him.
Gracie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boskins's head.
Gracie throws a push kick but Boskins slaps the foot to one side.
Boskins throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Boskins's head but Boskins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boskins throws a head kick that misses
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Boskins's head but Boskins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boskins was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
A head kick by Boskins misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie digs a good hook to Boskins's body.
Boskins throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Gracie thumps Boskins with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Boskins's belly button to the back.

Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Boskins's guard.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Boskins is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
Gracie stops Boskins from getting back to his feet.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Boskins is having none of it.
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 John Wayne Gracie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Boskins throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Boskins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boskins's head.
Gracie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boskins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boskins as he avoids it easily.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boskins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boskins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boskins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dwayne Boskins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Boskins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Gracie.
John Wayne Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Boskins is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie cracks the inside of Boskins's front leg.
Boskins scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A clash of legs there as Boskins blocks the low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Boskins.
Boskins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gracie cracks Boskins with an open hand slap.
Boskins tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
You can see that Boskins has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Boskins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boskins takes one to the side of the head.
Gracie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Boskins.
Boskins moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Boskins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gracie back to the cage. Boskins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boskins appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scores with a punch to the head.
Boskins misses with a wild body shot.
Boskins's corner calls for a 1-2. Boskins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gracie with a nice cross.
Boskins stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wayne Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Boskins. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boskins tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boskins to the ground. Boskins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boskins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boskins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Gracie counters with a quick kick to the body but Boskins blocks it.
Boskins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
As Boskins backs away, Gracie returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gracie tries to land a front kick but Boskins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boskins tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boskins misses with a series of wild punches.
A good leg kick by Gracie.
Gracie scores with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Boskins moved away.
Boskins wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boskins.
Boskins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boskins throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boskins throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.

Boskins darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Boskins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boskins blocks an uppercut.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boskins backwards.

Boskins breaks the clinch.
Gracie throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Boskins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boskins is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Boskins circles away and we're back to standing.
Boskins throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Boskins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boskins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boskins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boskins walks into a straight right hand from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boskins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boskins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gracie lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gracie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boskins tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Boskins throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Boskins swinging wildly here.
Boskins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boskins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boskins is looking to land body kicks.
Boskins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie tries to land a front kick but Boskins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boskins has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boskins 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.
Boskins is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boskins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boskins keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.

Boskins is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
John Wayne Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boskins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boskins misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.

Boskins breaks from the clinch.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boskins.
Gracie thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gracie lands a leg kick that knocks Boskins off balance momentarily.
Boskins scoring well with a low kick there.
Boskins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boskins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Boskins bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boskins tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie defending well as Boskins loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Gracie misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Boskins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
Boskins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boskins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boskins.
Gracie scores with a leg kick.
Gracie scores with a kick to the body.
Gracie connects with a jab.
Boskins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boskins.
Gracie lands with a hook. Boskins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boskins misses with a head kick.
Dwayne Boskins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boskins throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Wayne Gracie.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Wayne Gracie!
Our winner, John Wayne Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.