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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between renzo gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Regal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, renzo gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arnold Regal!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regal wants to clinch up but gracie keeps it at a distance.
gracie fails with the takedown.
gracie lands a nice looking kick to the body. Regal takes a step back to recover.
gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Regal, looking for a takedown. gracie pushes Regal against the cage but Regal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Regal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
gracie wants to break free but Regal has control.
gracie can't break the clinch.
gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Regal won't allow it.
gracie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
gracie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Regal wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Regal won't allow it.
gracie has Regal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Regal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for renzo gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
gracie prevents Regal from breaking the clinch.
gracie jumps guard but Regal stands there with gracie around his waist. gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
gracie tries for a takedown but Regal manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Regal circles away quickly and effectively.
gracie misses with a double jab.
Regal wants to clinch.
Regal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from gracie.
Regal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Regal swinging wilding here.
Regal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Regal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. gracie is defending well for now.
gracie tries to break free but Regal pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Regal fails to pull guard.
Regal keeps control of gracie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Regal stops a takedown attempt from gracie.
gracie wants to break free but Regal has control.
Regal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
gracie wants to break free but Regal has control.
gracie tries to break the clinch but Regal is controlling the position.
Regal wants to get back to striking at distance but gracie won't allow it.
gracie looking for a takedown.
gracie is breathing heavily.
Regal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Regal can't break the clinch.
Regal is trying to break the clinch but gracie has him pressed against the cage.
gracie tries to circle away but Regal has him pinned against the cage.
gracie tries to break the clinch but Regal is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Regal gets a clinch.
gracie wants to break free but Regal has control.
Regal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Regal is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from gracie fails to land.
gracie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
gracie wants to break the clinch but can't.
gracie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Regal tries to break the clinch but gracie is controlling the position.
gracie tries for a takedown but Regal manages to get underhooks.
gracie is trying to force a seperation but Regal has the dominant position.
gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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.
Regal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Regal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Regal throws a body kick the misses
and gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Regal is looking to clinch but gracie is avoiding it.
Regal misses with a head kick.
gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Regal is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
gracie tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Regal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
gracie trying to control the action but Regal is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arnold Regal will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
gracie shoots in and drives through. Regal sprawls well.
gracie misses with a double jab
and Regal counters with a nice double leg into side control. gracie won't be happy with that.
Regal stands up.
Danga de danga de dang - gracie scores with a four punch combination!
gracie tries to clinch there but Regal circles away.
Regal tries to close the distance and clinch up but gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
gracie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
gracie tries for a takedown but Regal circles away easily
and Regal counters by moving into the clinch.
Regal tries to pull guard but gracie holds him up against the cage and eventually Regal drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regal has gracie pressed against the cage, preventing gracie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Regal won't allow it.
gracie can't break the clinch.
Regal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Regal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for renzo gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Regal is defended easily by gracie.
Regal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Regal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Regal tries to clinch but gracie moves out of range.
Regal dodges the punch combination from gracie.
gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Regal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Regal.
gracie keeping moving, preventing Regal from controlling successfully.
Regal lands a couple of digs.
Regal wanted to stand there but gracie had control of the position.
Regal trying to control but gracie is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gracie is trying to keep Regal in close.
Regal won't allow gracie to sweep him here.
gracie keeping moving, preventing Regal from controlling successfully.
Regal preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
gracie shoots in for a takedown but Regal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Regal slips a jab and a cross from gracie.
renzo gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Regal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Regal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Regal tries to clinch there but gracie circles away.
Regal jabs at gracie's body.
gracie tries to clinch but Regal moves out of range.
gracie scores with a one two! Regal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Regal counter with a right hand.
Regal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Regal counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in gracie's guard now.
Regal trying to control but gracie is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Regal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Regal circles away from the clinch attempt.
gracie misses with a takedown
and Regal counters with a three punch combo that has gracie backing up. gracie nods at Regal to acknowledge the strikes.
gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Regal circles away.
Regal wants to clinch up but gracie keeps it at a distance.
gracie wants to clinch.
gracie throws a series of punches but Regal avoids them all with ease.
Regal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
gracie shoots in for a takedown but Regal shows good takedown defense.
gracie misses with a double jab
and Regal counters with a left and a right that stings gracie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
gracie shoots in for a double leg but Regal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for renzo gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Regal displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gracie fails to land the takedown.
Regal fails to land with a series of punches.
Regal lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Regal.
gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Regal counters with a three punch combo that has gracie backing up. gracie nods at Regal to acknowledge the strikes.
gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Regal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Regal circles away.
gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Regal tries to avoid it but gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Regal to the ground. Regal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Regal tries to clinch but gracie is having none of it.
Regal cracks gracie with an open hand slap.
gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Regal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Regal as gracie shoots in.
gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Regal's shoulder, as Regal tries to avoid the shot.
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 shoots and misses
and Regal counters with a nice uppercut.
gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regal moves away.
gracie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Regal slips a jab and a cross from gracie.
gracie fails to land the takedown.
A clash of legs there as gracie blocks the low kick.
gracie tries for a takedown but Regal circles away easily
and Regal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Regal.
gracie with a poor takedown
and Regal counters with a three punch combo that has gracie backing up. gracie nods at Regal to acknowledge the strikes.
gracie misses with a combination
and Regal counters with a nice double leg into side control. gracie won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
gracie gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gracie tries to roll over but Regal keeps him under control.
Regal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
gracie moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now gracie is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Regal pushes gracie off and scrambles back to his feet.
Regal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Regal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Regal scores with punches from side control.
renzo gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Regal has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for gracie!
Regal moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, gracie has worked his arm free - good work by gracie!
Arnold Regal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
gracie being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnold Regal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Regal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Regal!
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