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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abubakar Camara (ranked 187 p4p, 568 weight class) and Big Dog Gracie (ranked 29 p4p, 69 weight class). Gracie has chosen Gang out as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abubakar Camara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Dog Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
It looks like Big Dog Gracie has been cut.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Camara swivels and escapes.
Camara slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Camara wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Camara is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Camara works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Camara is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Camara is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Camara wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Camara is having none of it.
Gracie trying to advance position but Camara counters by regaining guard.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Camara's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Camara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Camara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camara keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
Camara has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Gracie! Can he survive? No! He's out! Camara gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abubakar Camara!
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
Abubakar Camara 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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mgr
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