PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billa Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bong's choice of entrance music: Bite Marks - Screeching Weasel. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gracie
vs
Bong

191 cm
26
191 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

180 cm
30
200 lbs
19 - 7 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

[CBK] Legal Highs ↑ 160Q STAMINA + ENERGY

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billa Bong!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bong misses with a double jab.
Bong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Nice straight punches there by Gracie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gracie.
Bong wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Bong sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bong tries to clinch up

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bong won't be happy with that.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bong can't do much from the bottom here.
Bong wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Bong is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working away.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bong has escaped the position, nice work there.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bong has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bong is trying to buck Gracie off.
Bong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bong is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gracie has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bong is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.

Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bong, who protects the arm well.
Gracie happy to just control the position for now.
Gracie prevents Bong from escaping the position.
Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bong to see if he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bong takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Bong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bong tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to control the position but Bong is working away.
Bong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Bong moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Bong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie lands a nice hook to Bong's body. Bong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Bong moved out of range.
Bong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Bong throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Bong tries to clinch
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Bong tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Bong is looking to clinch.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Bong avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Bong doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Bong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Bong gets a clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bong walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bong wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie misses with a leg kick.
Bong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bong misses with a body shot.
Bong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bong moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Billa Bong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie throws a body punch but Bong moves out of range.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Billa Bong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bong moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Bong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bong is looking to clinch.
Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bong's waist but Bong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Donk. Gracie catches Bong right on the button with a cross.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Bong tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Bong doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bong wants to clinch.
Gracie misses with a double jab.

Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bong keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Bong is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Bong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bong manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Bong's guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Bong keeps moving.
Bong wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Bong 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.
Bong is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bong's shoulder. That is not cool.

Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bong, who protects the arm well.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bong tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ryan Gracie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Gracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bong moves forwards but Gracie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Bong.
Bong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie lands the left hand.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Bong doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Bong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Bong throws a right and a left that both miss.

Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bong wants to control but Gracie postures up.

Gracie tries for a kimura but Bong is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Bong is defending well.
Bong is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bong keeps working.

Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Bong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Bong is defending well.
Bong is trying to get back to his feet.

Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong can't do much from the bottom here.
Bong 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 taking a break here but Bong is having none of it and regains half guard.

Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Bong defends the submission attempt.
Bong is trying to stand.

Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Bong is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Billa Bong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bong.

Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie passes into half guard.

Bong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Bong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but Bong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Bong lands a couple of sideways elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Gracie!
Ryan Gracie retains his middleweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryan Gracie made sure he mentioned [CBK] Legal Highs ↑ 160Q STAMINA + ENERGY, along with how happy he was to win his fight.