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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steven Stamkos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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220 cm
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185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Stamkos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stamkos enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stamkos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stamkos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stamkos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Stamkos keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stamkos holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamkos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Stamkos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stamkos keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Stamkos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamkos wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sam Gracie.
Stamkos shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Stamkos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Stamkos is working away.
Stamkos flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stamkos is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stamkos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie is keen to just control but Stamkos is a slippery customer.
Stamkos is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sam Gracie was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stamkos as he avoids it easily.
Stamkos moves into the clinch.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Stamkos is controlling him.
Stamkos pulls guard.
Stamkos has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stamkos trying to control the position.
Stamkos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stamkos keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Stamkos is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stamkos has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stamkos's guard.
Stamkos is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stamkos manages to get back to half guard.
Stamkos is looking to improve his position.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Stamkos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie won't let Stamkos get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Stamkos is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stamkos tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Stamkos tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stamkos stuffs the takedown.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Stamkos.
Stamkos looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Steven Stamkos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stamkos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Stamkos manages to get underhooks.
Stamkos is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
Stamkos stalling.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stamkos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steven Stamkos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Gracie.
Stamkos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Sam Gracie has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Stamkos sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stamkos tries a head kick but it misses.
Stamkos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Stamkos as Gracie shoots in.
Steven Stamkos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stamkos shoots in but Gracie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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 dives in and grabs Stamkos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stamkos pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Stamkos. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stamkos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steven Stamkos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Stamkos drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Stamkos stalls.
Stamkos can't get the takedown.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stamkos prevents it.
Stalling in the clinch from Stamkos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tightens his grip and picks Stamkos up, before dumping him to the ground. Stamkos manages to land in guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Stamkos is keeping the position.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stamkos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Stamkos's legs - danger averted.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Stamkos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sam Gracie was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stamkos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stamkos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
Gracie trying to control the action but Stamkos just sinks the hooks in.
Stamkos somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamkos is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gracie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Stamkos looking to hold on to the position here but Gracie rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stamkos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stamkos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sam Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie is pulling down on Stamkos's head to control his posture.
Stamkos trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sam Gracie.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Gracie!
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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
RATING
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