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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Lindros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Lindros!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Lindros had a free shot at his head there.
Nice straight punches there by Lindros. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lindros.
Lindros throws a good cross that connects.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lindros.
Lindros displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Lindros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gracie.
Gracie gets control of Lindros's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gracie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lindros trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Lindros uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindros stands up and beckons Gracie to his feet.
Lindros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindros paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lindros throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Lindros explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Eric Lindros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lindros, right into the meat.
Lindros misses with the combination.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lindros tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lindros to the ground. Lindros escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Lindros counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie's knee momentarily.
Eric Lindros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gracie.
Lindros buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lindros scoring well with a low kick there.
Gracie looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindros scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Lindros is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lindros's head.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie stops Lindros from standing up.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lindros is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Lindros gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
Lindros cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Eric Lindros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Lindros.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gracie tries to clinch but Lindros moves out of range.
Lindros stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lindros to the mat! Lindros manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie pushing down on Lindros's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lindros pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Lindros tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie stops Lindros from getting back to his feet.
Lindros tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gracie manages to move to mount!
Gracie lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindros slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lindros looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lindros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Lindros is working away.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lindros dominated that 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 fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lindros lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Lindros tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lindros connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lindros. Lindros obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Eric Lindros is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Lindros misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindros connects with a solid leg kick.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Lindros is avoiding it.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lindros lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lindros throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut lands for Lindros. That snapped Gracie's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindros connects with a looping right hand.
Lindros works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lindros buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lindros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lindros scores with a shot to the body.
Lindros throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lindros connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindros cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lindros. Lindros obviously looking to wear him down.
Lindros thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lindros can pounce on him.
Danga de danga de dang - Lindros scores with a four punch combination!
Lindros with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ryan Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lindros. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Lindros scores with a jab to the head.
Lindros jabs at Gracie's body.
Lindros lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lindros lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lindros. That one must have hurt.
Lindros scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lindros fakes the leg kick and cracks Gracie in the body.
Lindros buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lindros thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lindros scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindros throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice cross by Lindros.
Lindros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindros.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lindros lands with a nice body punch.
Lindros connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Lindros thows a body kick. Gracie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindros scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Lindros lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lindros can pounce on him.
Lindros lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lindros. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Lindros connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindros lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Gracie darts in trying to clinch
and Lindros counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lindros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab lands there for Lindros.
Lindros lands with a right hand.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lindros sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eric Lindros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gracie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lindros dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Lindros is avoiding it.
Lindros scores with a hook.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Donk. Lindros catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lindros quickly recovers to half guard.
Lindros is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lindros avoid being mounted?
Gracie wants to take a breather but Lindros is having none of it.
Lindros is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Lindros kicks Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindros scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lindros throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lindros sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lindros can pounce on him.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lindros.
Lindros lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
A left and a right from Lindros both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindros throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Lindros sprawls well.
Eric Lindros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gracie.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lindros counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lindros with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lindros plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gracie moves forwards but Lindros connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gracie walks into a jab.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lindros.
Lindros lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Lindros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lindros!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Lindros had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lindros. That one must have hurt.
Lindros thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lindros scores with a punch to the head.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Decent striking displayed by Lindros there.
Gracie is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindros scoring well with a low kick there.
Lindros lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Lindros finish him?
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindros thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lindros.
Lindros connects with a nice looking jab.
Lindros scoring well with a low kick there.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Lindros manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice body punch from Lindros.
Nice takedown defense from Lindros. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Lindros throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, jab by Lindros - just one landing.
Gracie has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lindros.
Lindros lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lindros connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lindros clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lindros lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Gracie dives in and grabs Lindros's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lindros pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lindros, right into the meat.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Lindros there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lindros stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lindros lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Lindros jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Lindros scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindros throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lindros throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
Lindros throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lindros clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lindros buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lindros can pounce on him.
Lindros chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindros connects with a looping right hand.
Lindros throws a one two combo.
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
Lindros looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Lindros thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Lindros lands.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lindros.
Lindros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindros.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Eric Lindros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gracie.
Lindros thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gracie if he has to take too many more of those.
No joy there for Lindros, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindros connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lindros swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Lindros smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lindros lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lindros takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Lindros had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie tried to score with a low kick but Lindros checks it.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lindros throws out the jab.
Gracie takes one on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Lindros finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Lindros counters with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lindros.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindros misses the shot to the body.
Lindros leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Lindros counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee.
Lindros with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice jab there from Lindros.
Sloppy strikes from Lindros. Those never looked like landing.
Lindros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lindros had his way with Ryan Gracie in that round.
That's time! Lindros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lindros. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Lindros feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Lindros lands with a good body shot.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Lindros does it's job there.
Lindros jabs at Gracie's body.
That kick from Lindros tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lindros.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindros just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lindros throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindros throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Lindros fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracie moves forwards but Lindros connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Lindros checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lindros lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Lindros. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lindros.
Lindros is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Lindros lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Lindros as Gracie shoots in.
Lindros throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Lindros manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eric Lindros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gracie.
Lindros with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindros misses the shot to the body.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lindros lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lindros.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Lindros had a free shot at his head there.
Lindros dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lindros cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindros throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Lindros takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lindros connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Lindros scores with a head kick.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lindros lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lindros.
Eric Lindros is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lindros connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindros moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lindros manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie won't allow Lindros to get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Lindros keeps moving.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Lindros.
Lindros has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Ryan Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lindros works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Lindros showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lindros, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:44
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:44
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Lindros!
Eric Lindros retains his light heavyweight title!
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