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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Lance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rango Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rango Gracie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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176 cm
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192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
23
190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Lance! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rango Gracie ! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice body kick there by Lance. Lance misses with a leg kick. Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Good exchange - Lance coming out on top.
It looks like Rango Gracie has been cut. Lance misses with a hook. Gracie avoids the head kick by Lance.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Lance. Lance closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracie quickly recovers to half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lance is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Lance missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Lance controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Lance wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position. Lance controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lance advances position into side control! Lance decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gracie to his feet. Gracie tries to clinch up but Lance circles away and keeps his distance. Lance tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Lance. Lance swinging wildly here.
Lance takes a swing at Gracie 's ribcage but misses. Gracie rushes Lance and presses him up against the ropes. Gracie is trying to pull guard but Lance has him pressed against the ropes. Lance pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rick Lance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lance connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lance throws a head kick that misses. Lance scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Gracie looks gassed! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lance throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Lance sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Gracie to the ground! Lance dives into full mount looking to finish!
Gracie is rocked! Lance is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Lance finish him? Lance stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lance wants it to stay on the feet. Rick Lance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rango Gracie . Lance moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lance scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Lance is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lance. Lance decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Lance throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Gracie crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rick Lance!
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B |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
79% |
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