PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gracie
vs
Gracie

180 cm
20
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

173 cm
23
185 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renzo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Max Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Max Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Renzo Gracie slips a jab from Max Gracie.
Max Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Max Gracie tries to bum rush Renzo Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Renzo Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Max Gracie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Renzo Gracie.
Max Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Max Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Renzo Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Max Gracie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Renzo Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max Gracie misses with an uppercut. Renzo Gracie saw that one coming.
Max Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Renzo Gracie is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Max Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Renzo Gracie shoots for a takedown but Max Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renzo Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Renzo Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Max Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Max Gracie tries to bum rush Renzo Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Renzo Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Max Gracie misses with a body kick.
Renzo Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Max Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Max Gracie with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Max Gracie as Renzo Gracie shoots in.
Renzo Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Max Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Renzo Gracie somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Max Gracie misses the target.
Max Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Max Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Renzo Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Renzo Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Max Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Renzo Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Max Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Renzo Gracie controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Renzo Gracie has passed into half guard.
Max Gracie tries to roll over but Renzo Gracie keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Renzo Gracie not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Renzo Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Max Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Max Gracie.
Max Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Renzo Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Renzo Gracie stalling.
Max Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Max Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Max Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Renzo Gracie stacks Max Gracie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Renzo Gracie!
The referee asks Renzo Gracie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Renzo Gracie prefers to stall for the moment though.

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.
Max Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Renzo Gracie controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Renzo Gracie controls the position.
Max Gracie is trying to improve his position.

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.
Renzo Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Max Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Max Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Max Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Renzo Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Max Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Max Gracie cracks Renzo Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Renzo Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Renzo Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Renzo Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Max Gracie is looking to get back to full guard here but Renzo Gracie has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Max Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Renzo Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.

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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Renzo Gracie just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Max Gracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Renzo Gracie. Renzo Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch combination from Max Gracie misses.
No joy there for Max Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Max Gracie throws a head kick but Renzo Gracie moves out of range.
Max Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Renzo Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Max Gracie throws a leg kick that misses.
Renzo Gracie avoids the body shot from Max Gracie.
Max Gracie throws a wild body kick that Renzo Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Max Gracie lands a jab.
Max Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Renzo Gracie tries for a takedown but Max Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Max Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Renzo Gracie.
Max Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Renzo Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Max Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Renzo Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Max Gracie sprawls well. Max Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Renzo Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Max Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Gracie!