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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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145 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm
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152 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ralph Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Martin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Martin's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Martin controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Martin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Martin keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Martin 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.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Martin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Martin has escaped and now he's on top!
Martin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martin scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Martin is on top in guard.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie controls Martin momentarily but Martin frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie has his foot on Martin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martin works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Martin pushes his legs off easily.
Martin postures up.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin lands a couple of digs.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie prevents Martin from getting the reversal.
Gracie tries to control but Martin wriggling away.
Gracie raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gracie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Martin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Martin tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie with a couple of short strikes.
Gracie with the ground and pound from mount.
Gracie lands a heavy elbow.
Martin is rocked!
Gracie connects with a bit shot that sees Martin covering up! More strikes from Gracie and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gracie is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph Gracie!
Ralph Gracie made sure to mention his sponsor, 160! - Sale! in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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