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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlos De Gracia (ranked 3894 p4p, 3743 weight class) and Piotr Astasius (ranked 313 p4p, 308 weight class). De Gracia kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gasolina - Daddy Yankee. Piotr Astasius has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Carlos De Gracia's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlos De Gracia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piotr Astasius!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astasius looks to clinch
and De Gracia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Gracia circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Gracia counters with a right hand to the body.
Astasius throws a hook but De Gracia avoids it easily.
Astasius misses with a double jab
and De Gracia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Astasius misses the shot to the body.
De Gracia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Astasius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Astasius misses with a combination
and De Gracia counters with a straight right hand.
Astasius wants to clinch up but De Gracia keeps it at a distance.
De Gracia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Astasius moves away.
Astasius ducks under a wild hook from De Gracia.
Astasius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Gracia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Gracia fails with the takedown.
De Gracia sizes up Astasius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Astasius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Astasius swings widly with a right hand
and De Gracia counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astasius misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astasius misses with a hook to the body
and De Gracia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Gracia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De Gracia lands the left hand.
De Gracia throws a good cross that connects.
Astasius misses with a series of wild punches.
Astasius wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Astasius rushes De Gracia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Gracia blocking some punches.
Astasius throws a punch but it's blocked by De Gracia.
Astasius has a couple of punches blocked by De Gracia.
De Gracia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Gracia stalling in the clinch but Astasius improves position.
Astasius struggles to land a body shot inside as De Gracia controls his hands.
Astasius swings wildly with an uppercut but De Gracia uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astasius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Gracia lands a body punch.
De Gracia trying to land knees to the body.
Astasius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Gracia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Astasius.
De Gracia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Astasius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Astasius misses with a punch on the inside.
Astasius prevents a body shot from De Gracia.
Astasius throws a punch but it's blocked by De Gracia.
De Gracia lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Gracia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos De Gracia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Gracia blocks an uppercut.
Astasius has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. De Gracia seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Astasius can turn it around.
Astasius tries to work over De Gracia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Astasius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Astasius misses with a punch to the body.
Astasius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Gracia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Astasius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Gracia blocks a body shot from Astasius.
De Gracia scores a nice knee to the body.
Astasius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Gracia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astasius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Gracia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Astasius fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Astasius throws a shot to the body.
Piotr Astasius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Gracia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Astasius throws out the jab.
Astasius slips under a jab.
De Gracia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Astasius.
Good standup being displayed there by Astasius as he connects with a hook.
Astasius ducks under a wild hook from De Gracia.
De Gracia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Astasius doesn't seem bothered though.
De Gracia scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Astasius drives through and clinches with De Gracia against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Gracia tries a body shot but Astasius blocks it.
De Gracia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Gracia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Astasius lands an uppercut.
Astasius struggles to land a body shot inside as De Gracia controls his hands.
De Gracia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
De Gracia digs a right hand into Astasius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Astasius's gas tank.
Astasius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Astasius throws a head punch that misses.
De Gracia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from De Gracia.
Astasius misses with a punch to the body.
De Gracia is working Astasius over against the cage.
Astasius misses with the head strike.
Astasius managing to block the knees to the body from De Gracia.
De Gracia works on Astasius's body with a couple of short punches.
De Gracia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
De Gracia avoiding damage.
Astasius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos De Gracia dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
De Gracia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Gracia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Astasius throws a hook but De Gracia avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by De Gracia. Beautiful body shot.
Astasius walks into a left hand.
De Gracia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Gracia throws a body shot but no joy.
Astasius appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Astasius misses.
De Gracia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Astasius can do to turn this around?
De Gracia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Carlos De Gracia is winning the standup battle so far.
De Gracia just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Astasius lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Gracia doesn't seem phased though.
Astasius ducks under a wild hook from De Gracia.
Astasius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astasius wants to clinch up but De Gracia keeps it at a distance.
De Gracia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Astasius moves away.
Astasius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Gracia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Astasius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Gracia's hands.
Astasius ducks under a wild hook from De Gracia.
Astasius misses with a hook.
Astasius ducks under a wild hook from De Gracia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astasius wants to clinch
and De Gracia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Astasius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Astasius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Gracia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Astasius has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Astasius and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Astasius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Astasius misses the jab.
De Gracia cracks Astasius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Astasius has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Gracia misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Gracia prevents a body shot from Astasius.
De Gracia lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Gracia lands a body shot.
De Gracia is leaning against Astasius and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Gracia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Astasius prevents a body shot from De Gracia.
A shot in the inside from Astasius.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Gracia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Gracia is working Astasius over against the cage.
De Gracia prevents a body shot from Astasius.
De Gracia cracks Astasius with a nice body shot.
Astasius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Gracia has Astasius pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Astasius manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Astasius throws a head punch that misses.
Astasius misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Gracia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Astasius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Gracia or not.
Astasius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Gracia scores with a shoulder strike.
Astasius misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Gracia.
Astasius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Gracia unloads a knee to the mid-section. Astasius lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Astasius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Astasius managing to block the knees to the body from De Gracia.
Astasius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astasius throws a head punch that misses.
De Gracia misses with a body punch.
De Gracia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Piotr Astasius seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
De Gracia manages to break the clinch.
De Gracia jabs at Astasius's body.
De Gracia lands a head shot.
Astasius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Gracia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sloppy strikes from Astasius. Those never looked like landing.
Astasius shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Piotr Astasius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Astasius closes the distance and clinches.
De Gracia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Astasius is keeping busy.
De Gracia cracks Astasius with a nice body shot.
De Gracia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from De Gracia.
De Gracia successfully pulls guard.
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!
De Gracia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Astasius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Astasius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Gracia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Astasius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Astasius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Astasius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Astasius won't allow De Gracia to sweep him here.
Astasius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from De Gracia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Astasius stopping the sweep attempt from De Gracia.
Astasius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Astasius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Gracia's head.
Astasius got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Gracia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Astasius has managed to get both his arms back between De Gracia's legs - danger averted.
Astasius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
De Gracia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Astasius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Astasius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Astasius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos De Gracia dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Astasius tries to move into range but De Gracia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
De Gracia blocks a jab.
De Gracia appears to be looking for a big counter.
De Gracia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Astasius tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and De Gracia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Astasius misses with a body punch
and De Gracia counters with a straight right hand.
Astasius gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Astasius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Gracia misses with a straight left.
De Gracia misses with the combination.
Astasius clinches up with De Gracia and pushes him back against the cage.
De Gracia trying to stall but Astasius improves his position.
Astasius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Gracia backwards.
De Gracia has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Astasius uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astasius is working De Gracia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Gracia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astasius throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Astasius lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
De Gracia slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Astasius.
Astasius punching from the bottom.
Astasius strikes from the bottom but De Gracia uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Astasius throws a few strikes from the bottom but De Gracia takes advantage and mounts!
Astasius throwing hammer fists to the chest of De Gracia. What's that going to do exactly?
De Gracia seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Astasius is holding on tight.
Astasius is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Gracia wants to control the pace but Astasius is squirming around nicely.
Astasius tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and De Gracia has taken his back.
De Gracia has the hooks in. Astasius is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Carlos De Gracia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Gracia doesn't have the hooks in and Astasius manages to turn into his guard.
De Gracia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Gracia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Astasius defends well.
De Gracia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Gracia has momentary wrist control but Astasius slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
De Gracia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Astasius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astasius stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and De Gracia has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Astasius manages to get his head free but now De Gracia has transitioned to an armbar! Astasius grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from De Gracia! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos De Gracia!
A victorious Carlos De Gracia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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