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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drake Vonstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vonstein's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Seether - Remedy. Gracie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DMX - X gone give it to ya. Drake Vonstein has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
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ADCC Champion
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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
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Drake Vonstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ralph Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Vonstein takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Vonstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Vonstein looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Vonstein avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Vonstein looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Drake Vonstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Vonstein.
Vonstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Vonstein throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Vonstein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vonstein throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie instigates a clinch.
Vonstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vonstein looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie moves out of range as Vonstein strikes.
A cross from Vonstein lands.
Vonstein misses the shot to the body.
Drake Vonstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Vonstein pushes him off.
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 throws a nice looking combination but Vonstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vonstein misses the shot to the body.
Vonstein connects with a looping right hand.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Vonstein as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vonstein.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vonstein.
Vonstein just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Vonstein sprawls well.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Vonstein circles away.
Vonstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vonstein misses with an uppercut.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gracie trying to work for an americana but Vonstein has managed to regain full guard.
Vonstein is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vonstein holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Vonstein keeps moving.
Gracie trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vonstein manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vonstein manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vonstein 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.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Vonstein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Vonstein dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vonstein throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vonstein throws out the jab.
Vonstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Vonstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vonstein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie keeps control of Vonstein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gracie prevents Vonstein from breaking the clinch.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Vonstein pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vonstein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vonstein.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vonstein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Drake Vonstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Gracie.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Vonstein avoids nicely.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Vonstein.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vonstein throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vonstein.
Vonstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Vonstein.
Vonstein misses with a straight right.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vonstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vonstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Vonstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vonstein tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vonstein to the ground. Vonstein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie forces Vonstein back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vonstein prevents it.
Vonstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Vonstein pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vonstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
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.
Vonstein misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Vonstein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Vonstein tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vonstein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vonstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vonstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ralph Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vonstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vonstein scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Vonstein dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vonstein circles away.
Vonstein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vonstein sprawls well. Vonstein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Vonstein lands a nice shot to the body.
Vonstein throws out a powerful jab.
Vonstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vonstein finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vonstein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Vonstein misses.
Vonstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vonstein.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Drake Vonstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Gracie.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vonstein throws out the jab.
Vonstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drake Vonstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Vonstein is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vonstein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vonstein throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vonstein throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie tries to bum rush Vonstein with a series of wild strikes but Vonstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vonstein.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vonstein is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Vonstein circles away and we're back to standing.
Vonstein stuffs the takedown.
Gracie slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Vonstein. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Vonstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie slips under a jab from Vonstein.
Vonstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie feints and as Vonstein raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vonstein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vonstein has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vonstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vonstein throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vonstein manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie trying to control but Vonstein is working from the bottom.
Vonstein can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vonstein looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Vonstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vonstein, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Vonstein!
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energy
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