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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ralo Gracie (ranked 4098 p4p, 23880 weight class) and Aslan Dudayev (ranked 465 p4p, 625 weight class). Dudayev has chosen Waking Lions as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Aslan Dudayev!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudayev feints and as Gracie raises his hands in defense, Dudayev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dudayev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dudayev trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Dudayev pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dudayev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie pulls Dudayev in close to prevent any damage.
Dudayev looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dudayev wants to sweep but no luck.
Dudayev controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dudayev is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dudayev keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dudayev gets a double leg takedown into Gracie's guard.
Dudayev trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie controlling Dudayev's posture.
Dudayev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dudayev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dudayev is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Dudayev pushes his legs off easily.
Dudayev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie tries to strike from the bottom.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Dudayev from controlling successfully.
Dudayev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dudayev clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dudayev cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Dudayev just leaning against Gracie, taking a breather.
Dudayev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dudayev lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dudayev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gracie has Dudayev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dudayev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslan Dudayev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dudayev moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dudayev.
Dudayev stalls.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Dudayev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dudayev is struggling to control the position.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Dudayev has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudayev prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Dudayev manages to get underhooks.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dudayev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dudayev lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie is working for takedown but Dudayev is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudayev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gracie up against the cage.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Dudayev manages to get underhooks.
Dudayev taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dudayev is defending well.
Dudayev slowing the pace effectively.
Dudayev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dudayev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aslan Dudayev.
Dudayev darts in looking for a takedown but Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Dudayev into the cage.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Dudayev avoids it well and moves away.
Dudayev closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Dudayev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gracie has Dudayev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dudayev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev lands a nice uppercut.
Dudayev pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Dudayev gets control of Gracie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dudayev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Dudayev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Dudayev from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dudayev throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie postures up.
Dudayev keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dudayev is controlling Gracie's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Dudayev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Dudayev!
Dudayev stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Dudayev keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dudayev controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Dudayev working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslan Dudayev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dudayev gets a clinch.
Dudayev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dudayev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dudayev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dudayev after a bit of a struggle.
Dudayev pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudayev scores with a shoulder strike.
Dudayev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Dudayev is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dudayev down to the mat. Dudayev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dudayev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gracie trying to remain calm as Dudayev controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Dudayev crashes against the mat.
Dudayev trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dudayev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dudayev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Dudayev keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie wants to control but Dudayev postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Dudayev is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dudayev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dudayev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Dudayev keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dudayev wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Dudayev swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dudayev's guard.
Dudayev keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Dudayev is trying to keep Gracie in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dudayev pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Aslan Dudayev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ralo Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dudayev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aslan Dudayev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dudayev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslan Dudayev!
Post fight, Aslan Dudayev stared into the camera and said 'This guy had no chance.. This is no surprise. The better fighter won. I'm not even sweating!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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