PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hindo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Deep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hindo Gracie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gracie
vs
Deep

172 cm
23
155 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

188 cm
22
148 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hindo Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Deep!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Deep looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.

Deep is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deep is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie postures up in Deep's guard and throws a big left but Deep blocks it.
Gracie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Deep had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gracie is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Deep Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gracie's back instead.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Deep is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Deep. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Deep's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Deep working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie advances position into side control!

Gracie tries for a kimura but Deep is defending well.
Deep tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Deep is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Deep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Deep is defending well.
Gracie is breathing heavily.

Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Deep looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deep is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Deep actively working from the bottom here.

Deep is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Deep avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Deep is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Deep looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Deep is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Deep is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Deep manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Deep's guard.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Deep is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Deep is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie throwing hammer fists to the chest of Deep. What's that going to do exactly?
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Deep isn't that keen on the idea.

Deep looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

Deep looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jim Deep will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Deep throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab lands there for Deep.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Deep tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deep misses with a looping left.

Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Deep defending well.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deep's head.

Deep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deep keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Deep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow.

Deep is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deep throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deep swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.

Deep is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Gracie is looking for a kimura here.

Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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.

Deep is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Deep wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deep doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Deep defending well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Deep scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deep thows a left - swing and a miss!

Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Deep did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Deep is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Deep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Deep looking for submissions off his back.

Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Deep sees it coming and defends easily.

Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Deep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Deep is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Deep is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Deep is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Deep is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.

Deep actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deep swinging wilding here.
Jim Deep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Deep napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hindo Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Deep fails to land with a series of punches.
Deep walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Deep tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.

Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Deep is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
Deep is working to get back to half guard.
Deep is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Gracie working for a submission but Deep is keeping him at bay.
Deep is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Deep?

Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Deep manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Deep is defending well.
Deep is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Deep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deep's head.

Deep is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Deep has managed to free his arm - good work.

Deep is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.

Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hindo Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Deep blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Deep misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
Deep scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Deep throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Deep, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Deep sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Deep looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie working Deep over with strikes.

Deep is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.

Deep looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deep doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deep's head.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Deep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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.

Deep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Deep actively working from the bottom here.

Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Deep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Deep defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hindo Gracie clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Deep throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Deep does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Deep avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.

Deep looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Deep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Deep actively working from the bottom here.

Deep actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Deep's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie is working for a kimura but Deep is defending it quite comfortably.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Deep looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but Deep is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Deep looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Deep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Deep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Deep defending well though.

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 thows a huge punch but Deep dodges it nicely.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Deep's half guard.

Deep looking for submissions off his back.

Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Deep sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deep is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Deep keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie punishing his opponent with strikes.

Gracie is going olschool here, as he tries to force Deep to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Deep shrugs it off.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Deep because Gracie loaded up on that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Deep holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gracie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gracie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Gracie has hold of Deep's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Deep manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Deep is wriggling around trying to escape.
Deep blocking the ground and pound.
Deep 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.

Deep looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Deep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Deep defends the submission attempt.

That's four 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.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Deep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Deep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie passes to full mount!

Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Deep manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hindo Gracie had his way with Jim Deep in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Deep, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Deep against the ropes but Deep circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deep.
A head kick misses from Deep.

Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Deep to the mat! Deep manages to get full 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.
Gracie postures up in Deep's guard and throws a big left but Deep blocks it.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.

Deep is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.

Deep looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Deep working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Deep is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Gracie frees his head nicely. Oh but Deep has switched to an armbar! Gracie is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jim Deep!
Jim Deep is the new lightweight champion!