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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Samosvat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samosvat has chosen Stormchild - Mechanical Poet as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt 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, Maxim Samosvat!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Samosvat.
Samosvat throws a leg kick
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Samosvat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Samosvat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Samosvat uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Samosvat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Samosvat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Samosvat, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Samosvat against the cage but Samosvat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Samosvat stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samosvat throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie stops Samosvat from standing up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Samosvat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie stops Samosvat from standing up.
Gracie gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Samosvat. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Samosvat throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Samosvat throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Samosvat thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Samosvat will be more careful next time no doubt.
Samosvat with a nice cross.
Gracie wants to clinch but Samosvat slips to the side
and Samosvat counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie checks a low kick from Samosvat.
Samosvat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Samosvat's waist but Samosvat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Samosvat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Samosvat pinned against the cage. Samosvat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Samosvat avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samosvat cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
Samosvat lands a jab to the head.
Maxim Samosvat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie looks to clinch
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samosvat is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gracie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
Samosvat avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Samosvat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Samosvat.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Samosvat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Samosvat scores with a punch to the head.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Samosvat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Samosvat is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Samosvat defends it nicely.
Samosvat has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samosvat lands a lovely overhand right.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Samosvat.
Samosvat throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Samosvat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie tries to stand but Samosvat is controlling from the bottom.
Samosvat 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.
Samosvat keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samosvat wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Samosvat has wrist control.
Samosvat keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Samosvat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Samosvat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Matt Gracie.
Samosvat takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samosvat throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
Samosvat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Samosvat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gracie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie wants to clinch but Samosvat slips to the side
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Samosvat as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Samosvat scores with a body shot.
Samosvat throws a one two combo.
Gracie shoots in but Samosvat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samosvat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Samosvat settles back down.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Samosvat jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Samosvat, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Samosvat against the cage but Samosvat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Samosvat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Samosvat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Samosvat throws out a powerful jab.
Samosvat stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Samosvat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Samosvat.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Samosvat motions for Gracie to come forward. Samosvat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Samosvat circles away.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circle momentarily. Samosvat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matt Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samosvat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Samosvat.
Samosvat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Samosvat tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Samosvat but Samosvat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Samosvat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab by Samosvat.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
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 shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Samosvat sprawls well. Samosvat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Samosvat is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Samosvat circles away and we're back to standing.
Samosvat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Samosvat tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Samosvat scores with a 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.
Samosvat tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Samosvat scores with a body shot.
Samosvat lands a two punch combo.
Samosvat wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Samosvat is able to avoid easily.
Samosvat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Samosvat throws a low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Samosvat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samosvat misses with a leg kick.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Samosvat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Samosvat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Samosvat throws a leg kick that misses.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Samosvat is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Samosvat circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Samosvat misses with a low kick.
Samosvat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Samosvat coming out on top.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Samosvat, as that shot connected.
Samosvat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Samosvat stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Samosvat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie darts in trying to clinch
and Samosvat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie dives in and grabs Samosvat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Samosvat pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Samosvat lands a jab to the nose.
Samosvat lands the left hand.
A cross from Samosvat lands.
Samosvat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Samosvat throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Samosvat wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Samosvat keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Samosvat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice jab there from Samosvat.
A low kick from Samosvat misses
and Gracie counters with a low kick, right behind Samosvat 's knee.
Samosvat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie dives in and grabs Samosvat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Samosvat pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie wants to clinch
and Samosvat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Samosvat sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Samosvat throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Samosvat is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.
Samosvat tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Samosvat tries to escape the position.
Samosvat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samosvat is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Samosvat has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gracie punches the canvas rather than the man.
Gracie somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Samosvat covering up well and avoiding damage.
Samosvat is keeping busy.
Samosvat trying to get back to his feet but Gracie is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Samosvat taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Gracie!
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