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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Clothesoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Hydraulix 13.5 - D.A.V.E. the Drummer & Alex Calver as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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190 lbs
27 - 9 - 0 |
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195 lbs
29 - 20 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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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
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oliver Clothesoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clothesoff throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Clothesoff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie slips a straight right by Clothesoff.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Clothesoff makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Clothesoff.
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Clothesoff's guard.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie trying to control but Clothesoff is working from the bottom.
Gracie postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Clothesoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aaron Gracie.
Gracie throws a shot to the body.
Clothesoff throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clothesoff was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clothesoff misses with a straight left.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Clothesoff.
Good shot there by Gracie.
Clothesoff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Clothesoff misses the shot to the body.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Clothesoff misses with a straight left.
Clothesoff cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clothesoff lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Clothesoff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie lands a jab to Clothesoff's midsection.
Clothesoff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clothesoff works the jab nicely.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Clothesoff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Clothesoff throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clothesoff throws a nice inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clothesoff.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Gracie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clothesoff rather than just go for the knockout.
Clothesoff connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clothesoff lands with an overhand left.
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clothesoff moves away.
Clothesoff leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clothesoff tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clothesoff, right into the meat.
Clothesoff scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie swings for the body but Clothesoff moves out of range.
Clothesoff defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
Clothesoff connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Clothesoff moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Clothesoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Clothesoff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clothesoff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clothesoff thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie throws a body punch but Clothesoff moves out of range.
Clothesoff cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Clothesoff moved out of range.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clothesoff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clothesoff throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Clothesoff throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clothesoff.
Clothesoff looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Clothesoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clothesoff is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clothesoff won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Clothesoff takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Clothesoff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clothesoff is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Clothesoff is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oliver Clothesoff will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie takes a swing at Clothesoff's ribcage but misses.
Clothesoff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Clothesoff.
Clothesoff jabs at Gracie's body.
Oliver Clothesoff is winning the standup battle so far.
Clothesoff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clothesoff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Clothesoff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clothesoff throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clothesoff.
Clothesoff ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch but Clothesoff is having none of it.
Oliver Clothesoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Clothesoff.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Clothesoff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie jabs at Clothesoff's body.
Clothesoff throws an off balance right hand
and Clothesoff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gracie lands with a good body shot.
Clothesoff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Clothesoff.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clothesoff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clothesoff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clothesoff misses the jab.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clothesoff as he jumps to the side.
Clothesoff misses with a wild body shot.
Clothesoff scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Clothesoff misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie rushes Clothesoff and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie tries to work over Clothesoff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clothesoff is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clothesoff avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clothesoff up against the cage.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Clothesoff avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Clothesoff dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Clothesoff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clothesoff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
Clothesoff looking to stall.
Gracie stalling in the clinch but Clothesoff improves position.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Gracie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Clothesoff blocks a body shot from Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Clothesoff backwards.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Clothesoff working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clothesoff tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie is leaning against Clothesoff and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clothesoff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clothesoff is trying to maintain a safe position but Gracie gets an underhook and turns Clothesoff into the cage.
Gracie tries to work over Clothesoff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Clothesoff's guard.
Gracie pushes down on Clothesoff's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Clothesoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie trying to control the action but Clothesoff is working from the bottom.
Gracie is pressing down on Clothesoff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clothesoff is holding on for now.
Clothesoff wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clothesoff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clothesoff tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clothesoff won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clothesoff is trying to control but can't.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Clothesoff regains half guard.
Gracie passes to full mount!
Clothesoff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clothesoff tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clothesoff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie tries to control but Clothesoff wriggling away.
Clothesoff wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Clothesoff manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Clothesoff is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Clothesoff is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clothesoff wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Clothesoff is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Clothesoff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clothesoff with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Clothesoff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Clothesoff is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Aaron Gracie hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Clothesoff throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Clothesoff avoids it well.
Clothesoff misses with a body shot.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Clothesoff throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clothesoff.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clothesoff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clothesoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Clothesoff lands a head shot.
Clothesoff scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aaron 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Gracie!
Aaron Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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