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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BAMMER VERA CRUZ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos 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, BAMMER VERA CRUZ!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from VERA CRUZ. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
VERA CRUZ's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and VERA CRUZ duly obliges.
BAMMER VERA CRUZ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
VERA CRUZ lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by VERA CRUZ.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from VERA CRUZ. Those never looked like landing.
VERA CRUZ throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by VERA CRUZ. VERA CRUZ obviously looking to wear him down.
VERA CRUZ looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
VERA CRUZ works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
VERA CRUZ goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
VERA CRUZ fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
VERA CRUZ is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
VERA CRUZ throws a one two combo.
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows VERA CRUZ to score an easy takedown into full guard.
VERA CRUZ decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from VERA CRUZ does no damage.
VERA CRUZ stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from VERA CRUZ.
VERA CRUZ has taken the fight to the clinch.
VERA CRUZ manages to break the clinch.
VERA CRUZ throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
VERA CRUZ scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
VERA CRUZ throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
VERA CRUZ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
VERA CRUZ fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gracie avoids the head kick by VERA CRUZ.
VERA CRUZ has taken the fight to the clinch.
VERA CRUZ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables VERA CRUZ to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VERA CRUZ wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
VERA CRUZ stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
VERA CRUZ looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sloppy strikes from VERA CRUZ. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VERA CRUZ moves into the clinch.
VERA CRUZ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
VERA CRUZ moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from VERA CRUZ.
VERA CRUZ throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows VERA CRUZ to score an easy takedown into full guard.
VERA CRUZ postures up.
Gracie 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to hit a switch here but VERA CRUZ passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there!
VERA CRUZ stands up from mount. Strange move.
VERA CRUZ gets a clinch.
VERA CRUZ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
VERA CRUZ swinging wildly here.
VERA CRUZ instigates a clinch.
VERA CRUZ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BAMMER VERA CRUZ dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sloppy strikes from VERA CRUZ. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from VERA CRUZ.
Sloppy strikes from VERA CRUZ. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for VERA CRUZ, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
VERA CRUZ lands a right hook to the body.
VERA CRUZ throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for VERA CRUZ, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
VERA CRUZ darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
VERA CRUZ manages to break the clinch.
VERA CRUZ scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard.
VERA CRUZ wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
VERA CRUZ stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VERA CRUZ will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
VERA CRUZ fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
VERA CRUZ misses with a double jab.
VERA CRUZ looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
VERA CRUZ tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
VERA CRUZ misses with a double jab.
VERA CRUZ clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
VERA CRUZ is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag VERA CRUZ down to the mat. VERA CRUZ avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
VERA CRUZ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by VERA CRUZ!
VERA CRUZ throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
VERA CRUZ scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
VERA CRUZ is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
VERA CRUZ takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Gracie to pass into mount.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VERA CRUZ get's back to his feet.
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but VERA CRUZ has taken the fight into the clinch.
VERA CRUZ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie tries for a takedown but VERA CRUZ circles away easily
and VERA CRUZ counters by clinching up.
VERA CRUZ breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from VERA CRUZ misses.
VERA CRUZ throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
VERA CRUZ scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from VERA CRUZ.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VERA CRUZ misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
VERA CRUZ shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
VERA CRUZ has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. VERA CRUZ swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and VERA CRUZ dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BAMMER VERA CRUZ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
VERA CRUZ scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from VERA CRUZ.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and VERA CRUZ counters with a nice double leg into guard.
VERA CRUZ wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie is really struggling to control VERA CRUZ but he's trying to hold on to the position.
VERA CRUZ must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
VERA CRUZ decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
VERA CRUZ clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
VERA CRUZ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
VERA CRUZ displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
VERA CRUZ fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
VERA CRUZ works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
VERA CRUZ throws a one two combo.
VERA CRUZ misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from VERA CRUZ.
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but VERA CRUZ has taken the fight into the clinch.
VERA CRUZ manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
VERA CRUZ keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
VERA CRUZ throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead VERA CRUZ has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VERA CRUZ stands up from Gracie's guard - VERA CRUZ perhaps looking for a knockout.
VERA CRUZ decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
VERA CRUZ decides to stand up.
VERA CRUZ scores with a shot to the body.
BAMMER VERA CRUZ seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from VERA CRUZ.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and VERA CRUZ counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VERA CRUZ scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from VERA CRUZ.
VERA CRUZ fails to land with a series of punches.
VERA CRUZ scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
VERA CRUZ scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A right-left combo lands from VERA CRUZ.
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.
VERA CRUZ instigates a clinch.
VERA CRUZ prevents a takedown attempt there.
VERA CRUZ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by VERA CRUZ!
VERA CRUZ tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carlos Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BAMMER VERA CRUZ is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
VERA CRUZ rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
BAMMER VERA CRUZ comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well VERA CRUZ 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 25:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BAMMER VERA CRUZ!
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