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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jojo kupzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Lambada. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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161 cm
22
171 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, jojo kupzi!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from kupzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
kupzi shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed kupzi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
kupzi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martin Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jojo kupzi.
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with kupzi.
kupzi has Gracie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gracie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
kupzi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
kupzi is working for takedown but Gracie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from kupzi.
Gracie has kupzi pressed against the cage, preventing kupzi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gracie as kupzi tries to tie him up.
kupzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie prevents a takedown attempt there.
kupzi wants a takedown.
kupzi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but kupzi is one step ahead there.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. kupzi manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie pushing down on kupzi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
kupzi actively working from the bottom here.
kupzi tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for kupzi!
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but kupzi frees his head quite easily.
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but kupzi defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie thowing shots but they're missing.
Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but kupzi is in no mood to give up.
kupzi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… kupzi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by kupzi and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gracie working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kupzi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but kupzi is defending well.
kupzi tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
kupzi can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, kupzi has escaped the position, nice work there.
kupzi is trying to get back to half guard.
kupzi regains half guard.
kupzi is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
kupzi fails to land the takedown.
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.
kupzi fails to land the takedown.
kupzi shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
kupzi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but kupzi persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie scores with a one two! kupzi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
kupzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
kupzi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gracie counters by clinching up.
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
kupzi pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
kupzi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time kupzi.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
kupzi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but kupzi is keeping the position.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but kupzi has wrist control.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. kupzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but kupzi is keeping the position.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but kupzi is retaining full guard.
kupzi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
kupzi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
kupzi tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
kupzi misses with a takedown
and Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for kupzi!
Martin Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jojo kupzi.
kupzi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie.
kupzi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
kupzi passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
kupzi wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
kupzi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
kupzi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time kupzi.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but kupzi pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kupzi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time kupzi.
Gracie is pressing down on kupzi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. kupzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. kupzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
kupzi forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kupzi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
kupzi is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
kupzi is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
kupzi trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
kupzi seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing kupzi from controlling successfully.
That's four 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 looking to hit a scissor sweep but kupzi is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
kupzi tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a head kick.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches kupzi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
kupzi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but kupzi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie tries to move to full mount but kupzi actually manages to regain half guard.
kupzi is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
kupzi has his takedown stuffed
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Gracie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
kupzi gets back to full guard.
kupzi wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
kupzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
kupzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie is pushing down on kupzi's leg trying to pass to half guard. kupzi is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kupzi moves into full guard.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. kupzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
kupzi controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
kupzi tries to strike from the bottom.
kupzi is trying to keep Gracie in close.
kupzi keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
That's two 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
kupzi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. kupzi won't be happy with that.
kupzi is looking for a sweep.
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for kupzi!
kupzi is in all sorts of trouble here.
kupzi trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gracie working kupzi over with strikes here.
Martin Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but kupzi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
kupzi struggling a bit here.
Gracie is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. kupzi looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gracie gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. kupzi is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gracie lets go of the hold and kupzi can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Martin Gracie!
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energy
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FIGHT
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