PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien OQuinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Michel Teló - Ai Se Eu Te Pego . OQuinn has chosen Kocky-Tech N9ne as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Damien OQuinn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gracie
vs
OQuinn

191 cm
28
198 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

189 cm
21
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Untouchable Fight Gear

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xavier Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damien OQuinn!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

OQuinn gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OQuinn's efforts to push away.

OQuinn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but OQuinn gets the underhooks and prevents it.

OQuinn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Gracie pushes OQuinn up against the cage in a clinch.
OQuinn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie tightens his grip and picks OQuinn up, before dumping him to the ground. OQuinn manages to land in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Xavier Gracie wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gracie looks to clinch
and OQuinn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Xavier Gracie has been cut.
OQuinn swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gracie closes the distance and clinches.

OQuinn manages to break the clinch.

Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but OQuinn pulls his leg out and moves away.

Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Gracie is looking to pass OQuinn's guard but actually OQuinn recovers to full guard.
OQuinn is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but OQuinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Xavier Gracie wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

OQuinn has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OQuinn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Gracie gets a clinch.

Gracie is trying to trip OQuinn. He has hold of a leg but OQuinn is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gracie persists though and gets the takedown into 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 pushing down on OQuinn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OQuinn is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ground and pound from Gracie.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.

Gracie is working for a kimura here but OQuinn manages to reverse the position and he's now in Gracie's guard.
Gracie pulls OQuinn in close to prevent any damage.

OQuinn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now OQuinn has Gracie in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but OQuinn is keeping the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Xavier Gracie wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gracie tries to clinch up but OQuinn circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OQuinn throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Gracie is looking to clinch but OQuinn is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut lands for OQuinn. That snapped Gracie's head back.

Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
OQuinn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
OQuinn wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working over OQuinn with some ground and pound. OQuinn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gracie wants to control but OQuinn is keeping him busy.
Gracie moves into full mount! OQuinn won't be happy about that!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie dominating with strikes here.
Gracie prevents OQuinn from getting the reversal.
Gracie is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Gracie trying to control but OQuinn is having none of it.
Gracie avoids the attempt from OQuinn to control.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Xavier Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now OQuinn is on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Gracie!
Xavier Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.