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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason MacDougal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacDougal has chosen Scotland the Brave as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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173 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Renzo Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason MacDougal!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
MacDougal tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
MacDougal is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but MacDougal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacDougal wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
MacDougal 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDougal is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacDougal is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but MacDougal defends it.
MacDougal manages to get to full guard.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie won't allow MacDougal to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MacDougal can do anything to dispel that myth.
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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacDougal is keeping the position for now.
MacDougal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! MacDougal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
MacDougal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
MacDougal trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
MacDougal thows a big elbow that misses.
MacDougal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacDougal trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie wants to sweep here but MacDougal controlling him for the moment.
MacDougal throwing strikes but missing.
MacDougal stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
MacDougal trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
MacDougal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacDougal is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacDougal avoid being mounted?
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but MacDougal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is thwarting MacDougal's attempts to control the position.
MacDougal is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacDougal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDougal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacDougal is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but MacDougal is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renzo Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie tries for a takedown but MacDougal circles away easily
and MacDougal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacDougal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacDougal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacDougal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacDougal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie wants to sweep here but MacDougal controlling him for the moment.
MacDougal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDougal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
MacDougal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
MacDougal trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to sweep here but MacDougal controlling him for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
MacDougal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. MacDougal didn't expect that.
MacDougal is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
MacDougal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pushes down on MacDougal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but MacDougal defends it.
Gracie moves into full mount! MacDougal won't be happy about that!
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but MacDougal is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but MacDougal frees his head quite easily.
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but MacDougal frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… MacDougal is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by MacDougal and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
MacDougal prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
MacDougal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MacDougal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie won't allow MacDougal to pass to mount.
Nice strikes from MacDougal there.
MacDougal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gracie gets full guard.
MacDougal scoring with some ground and pound.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… MacDougal turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDougal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacDougal trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacDougal content to stall in guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renzo Gracie dominated that second round.
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 tries for a takedown but MacDougal circles away easily
and MacDougal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacDougal.
MacDougal drops an elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
MacDougal lands with a punch from half guard.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but MacDougal pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but MacDougal pushes his legs off easily.
MacDougal with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacDougal wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
MacDougal wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
MacDougal is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing MacDougal from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacDougal is one step ahead there.
MacDougal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacDougal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing MacDougal from controlling successfully.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDougal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie working for a submission but MacDougal is keeping him at bay.
MacDougal tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, MacDougal has worked his arm free - good work by MacDougal!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDougal tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
MacDougal holds on to Gracie's head and controls the position momentarily.
MacDougal gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but MacDougal is in no mood to give up.
Renzo Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacDougal tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
That's four 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 is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But MacDougal has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from MacDougal!
MacDougal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacDougal has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
MacDougal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacDougal thows a big elbow that misses.
MacDougal works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
MacDougal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacDougal defends it easily.
MacDougal scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie working for a triangle but MacDougal defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renzo Gracie clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacDougal rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacDougal tries for a takedown. No joy.
MacDougal prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacDougal.
MacDougal manages to break the clinch.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacDougal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.
MacDougal wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacDougal wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacDougal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from.
MacDougal preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and MacDougal counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDougal lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gracie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
MacDougal lands an elbow.
MacDougal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDougal lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but MacDougal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
MacDougal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
MacDougal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacDougal.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for MacDougal!
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… MacDougal turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacDougal wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacDougal defends it easily.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but MacDougal slips an elbow through the middle.
MacDougal throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie wants to sweep here but MacDougal controlling him for the moment.
MacDougal drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick MacDougal off! MacDougal jumps back into Gracie's guard.
MacDougal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
MacDougal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
MacDougal wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on MacDougal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacDougal.
Gracie is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! MacDougal is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renzo Gracie!
Renzo Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
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