PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Williamson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Williamson
vs
Gracie

201 cm
24
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
206 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mac Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderlei Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

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

Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Williamson on his heels. He'll look to pass Williamson's guard now, I'm sure.
Gracie won't allow Williamson to get back to his feet.
Gracie distracts Williamson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Gracie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williamson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson wants to improve his position but instead Gracie has moved into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson wants to stand back up but Gracie manages to pass into side control.
Gracie trying to control the position but Williamson is working away.
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Williamson's legs.
Williamson pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gracie wants to control but Williamson is keeping him busy.
Williamson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Williamson is looking for a sweep.

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.
Williamson is looking to get back to his feet here but Gracie is keeping cool and he's managed to take Williamson's back.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williamson tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Williamson is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Williamson tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Williamson staying busy and making it hard for Gracie to control.

Gracie looking for the RNC.
Williamson wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gracie really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Williamson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Gracie has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Williamson is defending well but eventually Gracie manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Williamson has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wanderlei Gracie!