PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Kure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crazy Kure will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gracie
vs
Kure

174 cm
25
154 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

175 cm
27
160 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Renzo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Crazy Kure!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kure looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kure gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Kure didn't expect that.
Renzo Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crazy Kure.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Kure keeps moving.

Kure isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gracie stacks Kure on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gracie!

Gracie stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kure fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kure misses with a series of wild punches.
A good leg kick by Kure.

Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kure tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Kure's guard.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kure is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kure avoid being mounted?

Kure is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kure wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Kure actively working from the bottom here.
Kure regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kure keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is really struggling to control Kure but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kure is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kure, up you get!

Gracie drives through with a takedown into Kure's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kure keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

Kure looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kure is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Kure is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renzo Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kure misses with a double jab.
Kure lands with a good body shot.

Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Kure's guard.

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

Kure is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Kure looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Kure up and slammed him! Kure can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control!
Kure gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie mounts Kure! Really nice guard pass there!
Gracie looking to control but Kure is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kure keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Gracie stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Kure shoots in.
Kure misses with a jab, cross combination.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Kure looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.

Kure throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kure is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kure trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Kure is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Kure is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Gracie decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kure jabs at Gracie's body.

Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie working away.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renzo Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kure shoots in but no luck this time.
Kure misses with a two punch combination.

Gracie shoots in and bounces Kure off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kure is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Kure keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie gets to his feet - Kure follows without any prompting.
Crazy Kure seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kure misses with a two punch combination.
Kure looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
Kure misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Renzo Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crazy Kure.
Kure takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kure looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Gracie stands up and beckons Kure to his feet.
Kure fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Kure, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Kure is working an open guard so Gracie takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Renzo Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kure lands a jab-cross combination.
Kure tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gracie defends well and Kure ends up having to push Gracie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Kure decides to pull guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kure had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kure's guard.

Gracie is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kure to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Kure is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kure shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
Kure darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kure moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Kure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renzo 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renzo Gracie!