PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James The Filipino Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig comes to the cage accompanied by Heat Seeking Ghost of Sex . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Craig
vs
The Filipino Gracie

195 cm
23
182 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

175 cm
27
185 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Craig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James The Filipino Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Filipino Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Craig.
The Filipino Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Craig.
Craig tries to bum rush The Filipino Gracie with a series of wild strikes but The Filipino Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Craig throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Filipino Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Filipino Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Craig pushes him off.
Craig lands a jab to the nose.
Craig circles away from the clinch attempt.
Craig scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craig misses with a combination

and The Filipino Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Craig fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The Filipino Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Craig is retaining full guard.
The Filipino Gracie passes into half guard.
Craig really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Filipino Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The Filipino Gracie is pressing down on Craig's thigh, looking to free his foot. Craig is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Filipino Gracie wants to take a breather but Craig is having none of it.
The Filipino Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Craig defends it.

The Filipino Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Craig is staying active underneath The Filipino Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Filipino Gracie is looking to advance position but Craig won't allow it.
Craig wants to get back to his feet.

The Filipino Gracie is working for a kimura but Craig is defending it quite comfortably.
The Filipino Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Craig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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.

The Filipino Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Craig defends the submission attempt.
Craig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Filipino Gracie on the ground.
The Filipino Gracie is keen to just control but Craig is a slippery customer.
The Filipino Gracie works his way into full mount!
Craig is squirming around, avoiding The Filipino Gracie's attempts to control the action.
The Filipino Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Craig has given up his back here. Will The Filipino Gracie look for the submission or keep pounding away?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Filipino Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
Craig is keeping busy.

Craig defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A lull in the action here.

Craig is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if The Filipino Gracie gets his way!
Craig is trying to get back to his feet but The Filipino Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Craig has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Filipino Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

The Filipino Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Craig is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

The Filipino Gracie is working for a rear naked choke. Craig is not defending it well and The Filipino Gracie has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Craig refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Craig's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James The Filipino Gracie!