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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robbin Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Landry Saracen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Nervecell - Psychogenocide. 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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168 lbs
10 - 13 - 0 |
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170 lbs
12 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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Excellent 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
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robbin Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Landry Saracen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saracen's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Saracen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saracen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Saracen pushes Gracie off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saracen shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Saracen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie is looking to score with low kicks.
Saracen tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Saracen tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lands a right hand.
Gracie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gracie is pressed up against the cage. Saracen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gracie down to the mat. Gracie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Robbin Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Saracen.
Saracen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
A jab lands there for Gracie.
No luck for Saracen with that takedown attempt.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saracen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saracen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saracen pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Saracen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Saracen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Saracen wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Saracen blocks nicely.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie trying to control but Saracen is working from the bottom.
Saracen 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.
Saracen is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saracen can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saracen is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie stops Saracen from getting back to his feet.
Saracen tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie is nestled in close to Saracen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie winds up and cracks Saracen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saracen pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Saracen tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie slips a nice elbow through Saracen's hands, connecting with Saracen's forehead.
Saracen tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Saracen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saracen works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saracen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Saracen is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saracen to get the leverage.
Gracie trying to hold on to Saracen's head to control him but Saracen postures up.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Saracen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saracen pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Saracen is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbin Gracie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Saracen shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Saracen misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Saracen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Saracen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saracen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saracen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saracen is looking to clinch.
Saracen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looks for the body kick but Saracen saw that one coming.
Saracen lands a nice looking body shot.
Saracen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Saracen on that attempt.
Saracen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Saracen is rocked!
Saracen stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Saracen shoots in but no luck this time.
Robbin Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Saracen.
Saracen moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Horrible takedown by Saracen or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie which made him look bad.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saracen.
Saracen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Saracen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Saracen is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Saracen tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie controls Saracen momentarily but Saracen frees himself.
Saracen throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Robbin Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saracen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saracen looking to pass the guard.
Saracen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saracen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saracen prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Saracen moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saracen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gracie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Saracen but great work by Gracie.
Saracen tries to improve position but can't.
Saracen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gracie.
Gracie lands a nice forearm strike.
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!
Saracen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Saracen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Saracen is trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie grinds an elbow into Saracen's temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie landing a few strikes.
Saracen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saracen wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbin Gracie dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Saracen shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie lands a jab to Saracen's midsection.
Saracen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie clinches up with Saracen and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie prevents the takedown attempt.
Robbin Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Saracen.
Saracen looking for a takedown.
Gracie is working for takedown but Saracen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from Saracen.
Saracen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gracie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gracie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gracie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Saracen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Saracen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie punches Saracen on the ear.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Saracen tries to break free.
Gracie is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Saracen controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Saracen is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Saracen is defending it well.
Saracen staying busy and making it hard for Gracie to control.
Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Saracen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saracen trying to control but not successfully.
Gracie controlling well, preventing Saracen from escaping the position.
Gracie is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Gracie trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Saracen right now.
Saracen is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Saracen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Saracen is taking damage to the body and head.
Gracie is trying to stick to Saracen's back but Saracen is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saracen.
Saracen looking to pass the guard.
Saracen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saracen looking to pass the guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saracen is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saracen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saracen is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Saracen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Saracen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robbin Gracie!
A victorious Robbin Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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