PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Kalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Gramacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kalas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Abstain, Converge. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kalas
vs
Gramacho

174 cm
23
162 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

172 cm
22
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

White Gorilla Nutrition

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Kalas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugo Gramacho!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Kalas clinches.
Gramacho takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Kalas.
Kalas digs a right hand underneath Gramacho's ribcage. Gramacho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kalas with a knee to the head.

Kalas breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Kalas. No joy for Gramacho on that attempt.
Gramacho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kalas but Kalas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gramacho walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kalas.
No luck for Gramacho with that takedown attempt.
Harry Kalas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Gramacho.
Kalas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gramacho if he has to take too many more of those.
Gramacho shoots in for a double leg but Kalas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gramacho looks gassed!
Nice sprawl there from Kalas as Gramacho shoots in.

Kalas gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Kalas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gramacho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kalas.
Kalas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gramacho defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gramacho's head.
Kalas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kalas punching from mount but Gramacho doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gramacho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Kalas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gramacho bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gramacho pushes down on Kalas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gramacho is looking for a kimura but Kalas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gramacho to get the leverage.
Kalas tries to get to full guard but Gramacho has control of the leg.

Gramacho is looking for a kimura but Kalas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gramacho to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kalas is defending against the submission attempts here by Gramacho.

Gramacho wants to work for an arm triangle but Kalas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Kalas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gramacho passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalas tries to improve position but can't.
Kalas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gramacho off and has taken his back!

Kalas is persistently looking for the submission but Gramacho is defending it well.
Kalas is not going to allow Gramacho to sit and survive in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gramacho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kalas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kalas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kalas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gramacho moves into full guard.

Kalas stands up from Gramacho's guard - Kalas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gramacho misses with a takedown attempt

and Kalas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kalas.
Gramacho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kalas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gramacho tries to pull guard but Kalas holds him up against the cage and eventually Gramacho drops back down to his feet.
Kalas scores a nice knee to the body.
Kalas lands a knee to the body.
Kalas scores a nice knee to the body.

Kalas pulls Gramacho into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kalas is looking for a triangle but Gramacho pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kalas has his feet on Gramacho's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gramacho takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Kalas misses.

Kalas instigates a clinch.

Kalas breaks the clinch.
Gramacho misses with a takedown attempt

and Kalas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kalas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gramacho is looking to regain half guard here but Kalas keeps moving and retains side control.
Gramacho is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kalas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Kalas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gramacho is just riding it out for now. Kalas eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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. Kalas connects with a nice short shot to Gramacho's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Kalas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gramacho tries for a takedown but Kalas circles away easily
and Kalas counters with a good, hard body kick but Gramacho shrugs it off.

Kalas feints and as Gramacho raises his hands in defense, Kalas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gramacho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Kalas drops back looking for a leg! Gramacho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gramacho manages to kick Kalas off! Kalas jumps back into Gramacho's guard.
Gramacho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gramacho manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kalas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kalas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gramacho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gramacho looking to control.
Kalas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gramacho is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gramacho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gramacho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Gramacho had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kalas is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gramacho Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kalas's back instead.
Kalas can't escape the position.
Kalas is working hard here to advance position.
Kalas breaks Gramacho's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kalas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kalas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gramacho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalas pushes down on Gramacho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kalas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kalas throwing shots but Gramacho is blocking nicely.

Kalas decides to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalas scores with a push kick.
Kalas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gramacho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Kalas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gramacho to the mat! Gramacho manages to get full guard.

Kalas stands up from Gramacho's guard - Kalas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kalas throws a head kick that half lands.
Gramacho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harry Kalas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Gramacho.
Kalas cracks the inside of Gramacho's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gramacho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kalas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gramacho is keeping the position for now.
Kalas postures up in Gramacho's guard and throws a big left but Gramacho blocks it.

Gramacho is looking for a triangle but Kalas pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Gramacho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kalas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gramacho's head.
Gramacho lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kalas!
Harry Kalas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kalas is looking to improve his position but Gramacho isn't that keen on the idea.

Gramacho working for a guillotine from mount but Kalas is in no mood to give up.
Kalas is trying desperately to improve position.
Kalas regains half guard.
Gramacho prevents Kalas from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Gramacho 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kalas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kalas striking off his back but it's not causing Gramacho any problems.
Kalas strikes from his own guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gramacho stopping the sweep attempt from Kalas.

Kalas had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gramacho is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kalas Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gramacho's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Kalas dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gramacho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kalas swivels and escapes.

Kalas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kalas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gramacho lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from Kalas - that landed with a thud.
Gramacho takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kalas scores a nice knee to the body.
Kalas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gramacho can do to turn this around?
Kalas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gramacho lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kalas scores a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Kalas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kalas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalas connects with a solid leg kick.
No luck for Gramacho with that takedown attempt.

Kalas clinches.

Kalas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gramacho uses from the top position.

Kalas working for a triangle but Gramacho defends it easily.

Kalas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kalas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kalas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gramacho passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kalas manages to get back to half guard.
Kalas punching from the bottom.
Kalas tries to get to full guard but Gramacho has control of the leg.
Kalas 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.
Kalas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kalas keeping moving, preventing Gramacho from controlling successfully.

Kalas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kalas tries to strike from the bottom.

Kalas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gramacho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalas can't keep his opponent in guard - Gramacho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kalas manages to get to full guard.

Kalas has his foot on Gramacho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gramacho works his way back into a safe position though.
Gramacho wants to control from the top but Kalas keeps moving.
Gramacho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kalas kicks Gramacho off and gets to his feet.
Gramacho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kalas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gramacho swivels and escapes.
Nice body kick there by Kalas.

Kalas scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalas misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gramacho is looking to improve his position but Kalas isn't that keen on the idea.
Poor strikes thrown by Kalas there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gramacho tries to hold on but Kalas postures up.
Kalas misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gramacho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kalas misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
A nice elbow there by Kalas.
Gramacho tries to lock up and control but Kalas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gramacho is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gramacho tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Kalas is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kalas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harry Kalas!
Harry Kalas retains his lightweight title!