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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coalman Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whitepride Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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269 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
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219 cm
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289 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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ADCC Champion
Good kicks
Determined |
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coalman Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Whitepride Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Velasquez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Velasquez's guard.
Gracie distracts Velasquez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Velasquez looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez looks gassed!
Velasquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie pushing down on Velasquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie trying to control the action but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Velasquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Velasquez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasquez is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Velasquez working a defensive guard here.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gracie stands up over Velasquez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie stays in close to Velasquez's body and controls the position.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Velasquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Velasquez manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Velasquez's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Velasquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Coalman Gracie wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gracie throws a hook but Velasquez avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velasquez.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coalman Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Whitepride Velasquez's cut.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Velasquez was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
Gracie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Velasquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie cracks Velasquez with a solid left hand.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Coalman Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie is in close to Velasquez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie is in close to Velasquez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie is working Velasquez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
Velasquez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Velasquez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gracie grinds an elbow into Velasquez's temple.
Gracie scores with punches from side control.
Velasquez is rocked!
Gracie trying to control the action but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Velasquez is trying to improve his position.
Gracie wants to control but Velasquez is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Velasquez's face as Gracie controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie cracks Velasquez with a big right hand but Velasquez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Velasquez is still in real trouble! Can Gracie finish him?
Gracie lands some shots froms side control.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gracie lands a strong strike to the head of Velasquez. That's dazed him! Gracie looking to finish here. Velasquez is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Gracie lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coalman Gracie!
Coalman Gracie tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
35% |
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