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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Efrain Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gepetto Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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151 lbs
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Efrain Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gepetto Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Sanchez shoots in.
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sanchez's legs.
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Sanchez denies him.
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez taking a bit of punishment here - Gracie scoring with strikes.
Gracie working away.
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanchez, who protects the arm well.
Sanchez is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is trying to buck Gracie off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanchez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gepetto Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanchez pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanchez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Sanchez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Sanchez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchez pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Sanchez postures up.
Gepetto Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sanchez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez prevents Gracie from improving his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Efrain Sanchez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Efrain Sanchez just wasn't active enough.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanchez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Efrain Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Sanchez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sanchez lands in his opponent's guard.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanchez controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez trying to move into half guard but instead Gracie has managed to sweep!
Sanchez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Gracie won't allow Sanchez to get back to his feet.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sanchez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Efrain Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gepetto Gracie.
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sanchez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanchez controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Efrain Sanchez dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanchez sprawls well. Sanchez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez scores a takedown into full mount!
Sanchez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanchez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Sanchez content just to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Efrain Sanchez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie stops Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Sanchez is looking to escape.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Efrain Sanchez.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Efrain Sanchez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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