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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Viper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
165 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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178 cm
25
166 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronaldo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Viper!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Viper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anton Viper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Viper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Viper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Viper shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Viper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Viper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Viper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Viper postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viper postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Viper passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Viper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Viper is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie trying to control but Viper postures up.
Viper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Viper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Viper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Viper looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Viper in particular looking to stall.
Viper tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gracie controls his leg.
Gracie is looking to control Viper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Viper looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Viper is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viper wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Viper in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Viper is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anton Viper.
Viper scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Viper's head but Viper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viper closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gracie did well to prevent Viper getting side control.
Viper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Viper is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Viper lands with a punch from half guard.
Viper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Viper is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Viper looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Viper dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie tries to move into range but Viper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Ronaldo Gracie has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Viper.
Viper throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Viper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Viper leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Viper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Viper scores with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Viper.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Viper.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Viper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viper scores with a jab to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Viper.
Viper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anton Viper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Viper cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Viper's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Viper duly obliges.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gracie is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Viper! Gracie is out on his feet! Viper rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Gracie is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Gracie is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Viper!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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