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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chen Shui Bai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogerio Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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217 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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183 cm
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213 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chen Shui Bai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shui Bai drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Shui Bai is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Shui Bai looking to pass the guard.
Shui Bai looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Shui Bai keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shui Bai is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shui Bai shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shui Bai tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shui Bai is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shui Bai tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Shui Bai is squirming around nicely.
Shui Bai is looking to get to half guard.
Shui Bai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shui Bai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shui Bai looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie lands strikes from half guard.
Shui Bai is trying to control but can't.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shui Bai keeps working.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Shui Bai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shui Bai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shui Bai wants to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A bone on bone clash there as Shui Bai blocks the leg kick.
Shui Bai takes the fight into the clinch.
Shui Bai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Shui Bai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shui Bai with a knee to the head.
It looks like Rogerio Gracie has been cut.
Gracie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shui Bai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shui Bai is breathing heavily.
Gracie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shui Bai has him pressed against the cage.
Shui Bai successfully pulls 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.
Shui Bai keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Shui Bai.
Shui Bai is working hard here to advance position.
Shui Bai pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shui Bai looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Shui Bai is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shui Bai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shui Bai throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Shui Bai closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Shui Bai pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shui Bai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shui Bai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shui Bai tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Shui Bai circles away.
Shui Bai drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shui Bai wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chen Shui Bai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rogerio Gracie's cut.
That's time! Shui Bai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shui Bai has managed to clinch.
Shui Bai scores a nice knee to the body.
Shui Bai has Gracie pressed against the cage, preventing Gracie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Shui Bai is controlling him.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shui Bai gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Shui Bai stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Shui Bai from controlling successfully.
Shui Bai forces his way into half guard.
Shui Bai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shui Bai.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Shui Bai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui Bai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shui Bai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shui Bai tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Shui Bai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shui Bai, into his guard.
Shui Bai has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Shui Bai working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shui Bai trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Shui Bai's temple.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shui Bai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shui Bai is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shui Bai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shui Bai trying to control the position.
Shui Bai keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shui Bai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Shui Bai is retaining full guard.
Shui Bai keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Shui Bai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gracie is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chen Shui Bai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rogerio Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shui Bai shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shui Bai is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shui Bai wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Shui Bai has control of the leg.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Shui Bai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shui Bai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shui Bai gets back to half guard.
Shui Bai gets full guard.
Shui Bai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shui Bai keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Shui Bai looking to control.
Chen Shui Bai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Shui Bai blocks nicely.
Chen Shui Bai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Shui Bai is retaining full guard.
Shui Bai pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie trying to control but Shui Bai is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Shui Bai closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Gracie tries to break free but Shui Bai pushes him back against the cage.
Shui Bai has Gracie pressed against the cage, preventing Gracie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Shui Bai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shui Bai drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie 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.
Shui Bai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shui Bai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shui Bai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shui Bai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rogerio Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee stands the fighters back up. Chen Shui Bai just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gracie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracie wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chen Shui Bai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shui Bai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chen Shui Bai!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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