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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Enforcer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coalman Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enforcer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ozzy Osbourne: Let Me Hear You Scream. Coalman Gracie acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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182 cm
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215 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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219 cm
22
269 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Enforcer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coalman Gracie! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gracie misses the shot to the body. A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick. Some bone on bone action there as Enforcer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Enforcer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Gracie misses the shot to the body. Enforcer wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs. Gracie checks a leg kick nicely. Enforcer misses with a low kick.
Enforcer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie. Gracie takes the fight into the clinch. Gracie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Enforcer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Enforcer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Enforcer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well. Enforcer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Enforcer. Enforcer blocking some punches.
Enforcer is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Enforcer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick. Enforcer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. An inside leg kick from Enforcer misses. Gracie closes the distance and clinches. Gracie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Enforcer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Enforcer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gracie has Enforcer pushed against the cage. Enforcer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gracie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Enforcer avoids the damage to the body. Gracie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gracie has picked Enforcer up - he's going for a ride! Gracie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Enforcer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Enforcer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Gracie blocks the strikes from Enforcer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Enforcer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Enforcer taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard. Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time. Gracie misses with a head shot. Enforcer uses the momentum to regain guard. Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Enforcer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Enforcer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coalman Gracie dominated that round. That's time! Enforcer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Enforcer avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Enforcer tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way. Gracie misses with a head kick.
Enforcer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie is out of range. Gracie clinches up against the cage. Gracie throws an elbow that misses.
Enforcer tries to circle away but Gracie has him pinned against the cage. Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Enforcer controls the action.
Enforcer breaks from the clinch.
Enforcer misses with a leg kick. Enforcer throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it. Enforcer slips a straight right by Gracie. Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Gracie checks a leg kick nicely. Enforcer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Enforcer throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Enforcer. Gracie checks a leg kick. Gracie misses the jab. Enforcer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Enforcer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss. Gracie with a nice head shot there. Enforcer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him. Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Enforcer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather. Enforcer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Enforcer tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom. Enforcer throws a big right hand that misses. Enforcer is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him. Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. 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! Enforcer throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Enforcer's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Enforcer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard. Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Enforcer from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gracie has Enforcer pulled in close to control his posture. Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Enforcer from standing up. Gracie controlling Enforcer's posture. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Enforcer throws a big elbow that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Coalman Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enforcer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Enforcer misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back. Enforcer slips a straight right by Gracie. Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Enforcer is just out of range. Enforcer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Enforcer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Enforcer motions for Gracie to come forward. Enforcer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Enforcer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Enforcer avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie throws a body punch but Enforcer moves out of range. Enforcer misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back. Enforcer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Gracie. Gracie blocks a low kick nicely. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Enforcer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Enforcer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gracie decides to stand back up. Gracie steps back and let's Enforcer get back to his feet. David Enforcer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Enforcer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gracie darts in and clinches Enforcer up against the cage. Gracie effectively controlling the action here. Enforcer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enforcer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Enforcer moves away from the strike by Gracie. Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Enforcer on his heels. He'll look to pass Enforcer's guard now, I'm sure. Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Enforcer has wrist control. Enforcer looking for a sweep. Not yet Enforcer, not yet. David Enforcer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Gracie cracks Enforcer with a solid left hand. Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Enforcer blocks nicely. Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref stands the fighters back up. David Enforcer wasn't doing enough on the ground. Enforcer motions for Gracie to come forward. Enforcer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Enforcer throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and moves out of range. Gracie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Enforcer rather than just go for the knockout. Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enforcer moves away. Enforcer throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and moves out of range. Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Enforcer sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Enforcer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Gracie works his way into full mount! Enforcer throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gracie. What's that going to do exactly?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Gracie breaks from Enforcer's wrist control and lands an elbow. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Enforcer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gracie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight! Coalman Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coalman Gracie! Coalman Gracie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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