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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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176 lbs
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185 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roberto Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrade gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Andrade manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Andrade in his guard.
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.
Andrade trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Andrade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Andrade being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andrade's guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Andrade wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie won't allow Andrade to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Andrade looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Andrade looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Andrade!
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Andrade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Andrade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Andrade is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andrade manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Andrade's guard.
Gracie pushing down on Andrade's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Andrade won't allow it.
Andrade is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Andrade is breathing heavily.
Andrade manages to get to full guard.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands and throws Andrade's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Andrade is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royce Gracie!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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