PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jj Mcgarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gracie
vs
Mcgarry

175 cm
21
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
31
170 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

TWGC Champion
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeus Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jj Mcgarry!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcgarry pinned against the cage. Mcgarry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mcgarry was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mcgarry wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgarry is retaining full guard.

Mcgarry is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Mcgarry is defending well.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Mcgarry's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mcgarry.
Mcgarry tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgarry sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Gracie is working for a kimura but Mcgarry is defending it quite comfortably.
Mcgarry tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Mcgarry moves into full guard.
Mcgarry keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.

Mcgarry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mcgarry manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mcgarry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgarry postures up.

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Mcgarry tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie trying to control the position.

Zeus Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcgarry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Mcgarry leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcgarry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Mcgarry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcgarry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcgarry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mcgarry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Mcgarry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Mcgarry is defending well.
Gracie passes to full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gracie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mcgarry has worked his arm free - good work by Mcgarry!
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Mcgarry denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Gracie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mcgarry dives in for a single leg takedown but Gracie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mcgarry is working for takedown but Gracie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mcgarry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gracie prevents it.
Zeus Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jj Mcgarry.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcgarry prevents it.
Gracie is working for takedown but Mcgarry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from Mcgarry.
Mcgarry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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 Mcgarry walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcgarry swivels and escapes.
Mcgarry shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mcgarry's guard.
Zeus Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgarry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Mcgarry postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgarry is proving a slippery customer.

Mcgarry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mcgarry being controlled here momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Zeus Gracie wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mcgarry!

Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mcgarry rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Mcgarry!
Gracie working a defensive guard here.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcgarry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Mcgarry tries to pass.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mcgarry is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mcgarry stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Mcgarry tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mcgarry felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mcgarry gets full guard.
Gracie passes Mcgarry's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mcgarry is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mcgarry is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.

Mcgarry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Mcgarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controls Mcgarry momentarily but Mcgarry frees himself.
Mcgarry wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gracie controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Mcgarry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Mcgarry. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcgarry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcgarry doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Mcgarry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mcgarry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracie wants it to stay on the feet.
Mcgarry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gracie defends it nicely.
Zeus Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jj Mcgarry.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Mcgarry shoots in.
Mcgarry shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mcgarry defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Mcgarry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mcgarry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Mcgarry counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mcgarry.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgarry postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Mcgarry pushes his legs off easily.

Mcgarry 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 looking to control.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie controls Mcgarry momentarily but Mcgarry frees himself.

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcgarry is aware though and is defending well.

Mcgarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcgarry advances to half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Mcgarry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcgarry's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcgarry's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.

Mcgarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie looking to control.
Mcgarry is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgarry postures up.
Gracie is really struggling to control Mcgarry but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Mcgarry tries to pass.

Mcgarry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcgarry has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.

Mcgarry drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Mcgarry off! Mcgarry jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Mcgarry looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Mcgarry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mcgarry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie pulls Mcgarry in close to prevent any damage.

Mcgarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Gracie working for a triangle but Mcgarry defends it easily.

Mcgarry drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Mcgarry off! Mcgarry jumps back into Gracie's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcgarry drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Mcgarry off! Mcgarry jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gracie is controlling Mcgarry's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgarry trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to keep Mcgarry in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jj Mcgarry.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Zeus Gracie!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Zeus Gracie!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Zeus Gracie!

Zeus Gracie wins by unanimous decision!