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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Choice Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is MotherFu*ker of the Year - Motley Crue. 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.
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163 lbs
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178 cm
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160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Choice Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Earl Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Simmons sprawls well.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Simmons sprawls well.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Simmons as Gracie shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Choice Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gracie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Simmons looks a forlorn figure.
Simmons tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Simmons is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Simmons wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Simmons is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simmons regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons is trying to stand.
Simmons tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simmons is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Simmons is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Simmons is defending well.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Simmons is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Simmons looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scoring with punches and elbows.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simmons has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Simmons is trying to buck Gracie off.
Gracie advances nicely into full mount.
Gracie has hold of Simmons's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Simmons manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Simmons tries to improve his position but Gracie has taken his back! Gracie has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Simmons tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gracie pushes Simmons away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Choice Gracie!
Choice Gracie retains his lightweight title!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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