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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flako Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pru Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Pull Me Under - Dream Theater. Pru Dent has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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245 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Flako Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pru Dent!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie lands a nice hook to Dent's body. Dent takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dent counter with a right hand.
Gracie blocks a jab.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Dent counters with a straight right hand.
Dent slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Pru Dent has been cut.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Dent is avoiding it.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Dent uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dent takes one to the chin there.
Dent ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dent tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dent to the ground. Dent escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dent tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dent misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Dent misses.
Dent takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dent moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Dent's shoulder, as Dent tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie cracks Dent with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Gracie. That snapped Dent's head back.
Dent throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dent manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a shot to the body.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Dent.
Dent throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dent as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Dent moved out of range.
Dent looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dent.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dent.
A big right from Dent misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dent avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flako Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dent breaks the clinch.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Dent connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dent lands a head shot.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Dent moved out of range nicely.
Flako Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Dent.
Dent throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dent has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Dent's head.
Dent throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie tries to bum rush Dent with a series of wild strikes but Dent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dent displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dent counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie takes a swing at Dent's ribcage but misses.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Dent is just out of range.
Dent might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dent dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
Pru Dent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Dent has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dent is trying to maintain a safe position but Gracie gets an underhook and turns Dent into the cage.
Dent lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Dent shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dent works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Dent defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Flako Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pru Dent's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie pushes Dent up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Dent.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dent is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gracie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Dent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gracie tries to circle away but Dent has him pinned against the cage.
Dent taking a breather.
Dent escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Dent moved out of range.
A punch combination from Dent misses.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Dent.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dent lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dent counters with a stiff right hand.
Dent ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Dent just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dent checks it well.
A big right from Dent misses.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Dent uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dent throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dent slips a straight right by Gracie.
Nice shot lands for Gracie.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Dent.
Dent connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dent clinches.
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dent lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Dent walks into a straight right hand from Gracie.
Dent throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie moves out of range as Dent strikes.
Dent lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Dent.
Dent thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Dent counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Dent waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dent displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Dent is out of range.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dent throws out the jab.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Dent to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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.
Gracie throws a low kick, looking for Dent's leg but Dent calmly moves out of range.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Dent connects with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dent moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dent blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pru Dent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pru Dent's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dent misses with a body shot.
Gracie misses with a leg kick.
Gracie connects with a crisp jab.
Dent fails to land with a series of punches.
Dent lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Dent's head but Dent sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Dent bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dent swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie slips under a jab from Dent.
Gracie scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dent misses with a straight right.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Dent saw that one coming.
Dent displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Dent slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dent lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Dent shows good takedown defense.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dent with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Dent connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dent tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Dent.
Dent scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dent.
Dent steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
A bone on bone clash there as Dent blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Dent moves away and avoids it.
Gracie catches Dent with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dent circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dent counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Dent moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook but Dent blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Dent throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Dent connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Dent misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Dent's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pru Dent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dent 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pru Dent!
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