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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 3827 p4p, 1871 weight class) and Patrick Bateman (ranked 500 p4p, 266 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent. A fine choice. Bateman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by King of New York, Fun luvin Criminals . The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 cm 36 192 26 - 16 - 0 |
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183 cm 24 187 10 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ Solid boxing Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler Decent boxing Good gas tank |
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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 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Bateman! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard. Gracie looking to pass the guard. Bateman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Gracie looking to pass the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bateman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bateman pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Bateman keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Bateman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Bateman is now in Gracie's guard. Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bateman works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bateman stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Gracie throws up his legs and catches Bateman in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Bateman tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Gracie! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Royce Gracie! Our winner, Royce Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
33% |
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