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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valerio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick McRickerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Emiinem - The Way i am. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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182 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valerio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick McRickerson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRickerson throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
McRickerson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McRickerson wants to clinch.
McRickerson throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McRickerson lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McRickerson leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McRickerson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McRickerson tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
McRickerson throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
McRickerson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for McRickerson. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McRickerson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valerio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McRickerson lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
McRickerson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McRickerson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
McRickerson just misses with a punch to the body.
McRickerson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRickerson misses with a wild combination.
McRickerson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McRickerson loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
McRickerson misses with a looping left.
McRickerson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McRickerson throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. McRickerson catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
McRickerson misses with a looping right.
Nice sprawl there from McRickerson as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to de liver by McRickerson. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McRickerson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRickerson lands with a shot to the body.
McRickerson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McRickerson scores with a shot to the body.
Rick McRickerson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
McRickerson scores with a nice strike.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McRickerson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McRickerson cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McRickerson jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gracie. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
McRickerson scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRickerson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McRickerson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick McRickerson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McRickerson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
McRickerson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. McRickerson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valerio 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.
A swing and a miss from McRickerson.
Rick McRickerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McRickerson lands with a cross.
McRickerson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rick McRickerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McRickerson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie moves forwards but McRickerson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McRickerson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie slips under a jab from McRickerson.
Left hook, right uppercut from McRickerson.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McRickerson defends it nicely.
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeps control of McRickerson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McRickerson has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McRickerson smiles and moves away.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRickerson is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
McRickerson wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gracie trying to control but McRickerson is having none of it.
Gracie has control of McRickerson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McRickerson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four 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 punching from mount but McRickerson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gracie is standing up, even though he is in mount.
The fight stays on the outside here - McRickerson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McRickerson misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rick McRickerson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McRickerson throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McRickerson throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie dives in and grabs McRickerson's left leg, looking for a takedown. McRickerson pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with McRickerson, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes McRickerson against the cage but McRickerson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McRickerson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McRickerson throws a shot to the body.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McRickerson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McRickerson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
McRickerson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRickerson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McRickerson misses with a few strikes there.
McRickerson throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
McRickerson throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valerio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McRickerson clinches but Gracie breaks the clinch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
McRickerson keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie gets to his feet - McRickerson follows without any prompting.
Rick McRickerson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McRickerson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
McRickerson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McRickerson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McRickerson.
Nice takedown defense from McRickerson. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
McRickerson throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
McRickerson lands with a good body shot.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McRickerson avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McRickerson lands a slapping body shot.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McRickerson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McRickerson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McRickerson defends it nicely.
McRickerson misses the jab.
Rick McRickerson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from McRickerson.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McRickerson pinned against the cage. McRickerson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McRickerson.
Gracie tries to land a front kick but McRickerson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Valerio Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McRickerson scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick McRickerson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McRickerson 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick McRickerson!
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energy
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RATING
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