PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kron Gracie (ranked 1089 p4p, 136 weight class) and Gundro Vilheimshaugen (ranked 2678 p4p, 299 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ROYCE GRACIE. 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
Vilheimshaugen

185 cm
28
162 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

173 cm
28
157 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite 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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kron Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gundro Vilheimshaugen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

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

Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vilheimshaugen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Vilheimshaugen is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vilheimshaugen, who protects the arm well.
Vilheimshaugen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vilheimshaugen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Gracie fails to take his opponent's back.
Vilheimshaugen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vilheimshaugen keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Vilheimshaugen is in real trouble.

Gracie working for the choke.

Vilheimshaugen showing good submission defense here.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vilheimshaugen tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Vilheimshaugen manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vilheimshaugen scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilheimshaugen working some strikes from top position.
Vilheimshaugen is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vilheimshaugen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vilheimshaugen with a nice head shot there.
Vilheimshaugen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Vilheimshaugen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vilheimshaugen connects with a couple of short punches.
Vilheimshaugen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vilheimshaugen throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Vilheimshaugen preventing the sweep.
Vilheimshaugen throws an elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vilheimshaugen's guard. Nice move by Gracie!

Vilheimshaugen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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

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

Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vilheimshaugen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Vilheimshaugen is defending well.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vilheimshaugen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vilheimshaugen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vilheimshaugen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Vilheimshaugen won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.

Vilheimshaugen looking for submissions off his back.

Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Vilheimshaugen defending well.
Vilheimshaugen wants to get back to full guard.

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

Vilheimshaugen actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kron Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vilheimshaugen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vilheimshaugen sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vilheimshaugen defends it well.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but Vilheimshaugen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Vilheimshaugen is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Vilheimshaugen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie moves into full mount! Vilheimshaugen won't be happy about that!
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Vilheimshaugen doesn't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vilheimshaugen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vilheimshaugen has given up his back. Will we see Gracie going for some submissions?

Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilheimshaugen wants to escape the position.

Vilheimshaugen showing good submission defense here.
Vilheimshaugen tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Gracie working for the choke.
Gracie looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Vilheimshaugen tries to break free.

Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Vilheimshaugen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Vilheimshaugen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Vilheimshaugen showing good submission defense here.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Vilheimshaugen tries to break free.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Gracie has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Vilheimshaugen is in real trouble here. Gracie gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Vilheimshaugen is tapping out! Gracie wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kron Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Kron Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.