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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mateus Gracie (ranked 22069 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Markov (ranked 3670 p4p, 0 weight class). Markov has chosen Blackway & Black Caviar - What's Up Danger as his entrance music. 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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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mateus Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan Markov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Markov counters with a nice uppercut.
Markov moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Markov throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie works Markov's body with a nice hook.
Markov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie connects with a jab.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Markov is out of range.
Markov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Markov.
Gracie tries to clinch up
and Markov counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A low kick from Gracie misses
enabling Markov to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov blocks a low kick nicely.
Markov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Markov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Markov back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Markov looking to slow down the pace here.
Markov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.
Markov is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
Markov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Markov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie pushes Markov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Markov struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Markov.
Gracie pulls Markov into guard.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Markov is aware though and is defending well.
Markov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Markov has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie working for a triangle but Markov defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Markov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Markov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markov wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Markov is very close to passing his half guard.
Markov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is holding on to half guard well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie wants to control but Markov is keeping busy.
Markov content to control rather than advance.
Gracie wants to control but Markov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie thumps Markov with a low kick.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Markov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Markov misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mateus Gracie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie lands a nice looking body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Markov.
Markov looks to throw a body kick
and Gracie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Markov tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Markov lands a right hand.
Markov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Markov uses from the top position.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Markov wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Markov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Markov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Markov defends easily.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Markov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Markov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Markov pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie is working an open guard so Markov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Markov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Markov.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie lands a jab.
Markov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Markov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Markov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracie can pounce on him.
Markov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A jab from Markov finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
A big right from Gracie misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Markov! But no joy.
Gracie connects with a looping right hand.
Markov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Markov's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markov misses with a body kick.
Gracie defending well as Markov loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Markov counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov misses the jab.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Markov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gracie.
Markov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a leg kick
and Markov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Markov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markov misses with a kick to the body.
Markov throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Markov moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Markov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Markov misses with a straight left.
Gracie throws a jab when Markov was well out of range.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mateus Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Markov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Markov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markov.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alan Markov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Markov.
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there
and Markov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Markov counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Markov controls the action.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Markov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Gracie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Markov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markov lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Markov looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Markov.
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
Markov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Markov moves out of range of the strikes.
Markov clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markov.
Gracie wants to clinch
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Markov! But no joy.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Markov moved out of range nicely.
Markov drops his hands momentarily and Gracie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Markov pushes him off.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Markov moved out of range nicely.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Markov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Markov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gracie tries to land a leg kick but Markov saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mateus Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markov pushes Gracie away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Markov counters with a stiff right hand.
Markov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracie.
Gracie takes a swing at Markov's ribcage but misses.
Markov throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Markov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Markov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Markov thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Markov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Markov throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Markov on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markov moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
Markov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie swings for the body but Markov moves out of range.
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Markov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gracie.
Mateus Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
Alan Markov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Markov moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markov.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie is looking to score with low kicks.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Markov moved out of range.
Markov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Markov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateus Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateus Gracie!
Mateus Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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