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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noel comes to the cage accompanied by Rob S. - Forever Yong. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gracie's choice of entrance music: Total War - The Shogun II. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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210 lbs
21 - 14 - 0 |
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180 cm
31
215 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Noel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to clinch there but Noel circles away.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Noel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gracie prevents Noel from moving into mount.
Noel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Noel moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Noel working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half 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!
Gracie tries to hold on but Noel pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Noel has control of the leg.
Noel 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 Noel.
Noel prevents Gracie from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Noel is controlling well.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Noel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Noel won't allow Gracie to get back to his feet.
Noel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Noel tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Carlos Gracie has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gracie instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Noel.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Noel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ryan Noel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Gracie.
Noel thows a body shot but no joy.
Noel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Noel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Noel sprawls well.
Noel misses with a straight left.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Noel moves into the clinch.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Noel is defending well.
Noel tries to score a body lock takedown but Gracie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Noel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noel looking to slow down the pace here.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Noel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Noel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gracie looks winded!
Noel manages to get back to half guard.
Noel moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Noel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Noel sprawls well.
Noel thows a body shot but no joy.
Noel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Noel keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Noel misses.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Noel throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Noel tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Noel to the ground. Noel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Noel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Noel backs up against the cage.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Noel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Noel.
Ryan Noel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Gracie.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Noel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Noel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Noel slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Noel, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Noel against the cage but Noel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Noel avoids it well.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Noel circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Noel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ryan Noel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Noel trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
A control attempt from Gracie but he's now mounted!
Noel tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Noel looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to hold on but Noel pushes him away.
Noel tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Noel avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Noel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gracie can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noel is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noel 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.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Noel reverses the position - he's now on top in Gracie's guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noel is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Noel from controlling successfully.
Gracie has control of Noel's left arm, preventing Noel from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carlos Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Noel misses with a body shot.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Noel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gracie has Noel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Noel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie has picked Noel up - he's going for a ride! Gracie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gracie 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.
Noel wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Noel is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Noel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Noel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Noel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Noel 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.
Noel is working hard here to advance position.
Ryan Noel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Noel is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Noel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Noel wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie stays in close to Noel's body and controls the position.
Carlos Gracie has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Noel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ryan Noel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Noel circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noel looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Noel, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Noel against the cage but Noel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carlos Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Noel is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Noel, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Noel against the cage but Noel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Noel.
Noel misses the jab.
Noel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Noel tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Noel to the ground. Noel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Noel shoots in but Gracie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Noel swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noel keeps the fight on the outside.
Carlos Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Noel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Noel takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Noel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Noel wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Noel circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Noel misses the target.
Noel misses the shot to the body.
Gracie shoots in but Noel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noel takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Noel throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryan Noel.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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