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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alice Jonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson Gracie will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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132 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alice Jonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nelson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jonson looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jonson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jonson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jonson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jonson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jonson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.
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.
Jonson trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Jonson tries to move to mount but Gracie blocks the move with his legs.
Jonson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jonson wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jonson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jonson.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie successfully pulls guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Jonson from controlling successfully.
Jonson won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Jonson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jonson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Jonson pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie looks gassed!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Jonson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jonson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gracie Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jonson's back instead.
Jonson breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonson stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jonson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jonson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jonson's back!
Jonson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jonson is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
Jonson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jonson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jonson is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Jonson trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jonson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alice Jonson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jonson throws a big shot that misses.
Jonson instigates a clinch.
Jonson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gracie is fighting to break Jonson's control of his arms but Jonson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jonson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jonson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jonson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jonson!
Jonson trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Jonson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonson wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jonson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jonson keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jonson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jonson 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.
Jonson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Jonson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonson is tying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Jonson wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Jonson wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to control but Jonson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jonson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jonson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jonson controls the position for a moment.
Alice Jonson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jonson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Jonson is defending well.
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jonson!
Jonson working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Jonson is having none of it.
Jonson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Jonson is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Jonson frees his head quite easily.
Jonson is working to get back to half guard.
Jonson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jonson is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Jonson is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 tries for a takedown but Jonson circles away easily
and Jonson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jonson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jonson!
Jonson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jonson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jonson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jonson tries to get out of the position.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jonson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jonson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie works his way into side control.
Gracie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jonson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jonson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jonson keeps working.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jonson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jonson struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jonson 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.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jonson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jonson clinches up against the cage.
Jonson pulls Gracie into guard.
Gracie won't allow Jonson to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonson looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie trying to control but Jonson is working from the bottom.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jonson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jonson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jonson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jonson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jonson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Jonson from controlling successfully.
Jonson controlling from the top position.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jonson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jonson passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jonson seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nelson 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelson Gracie!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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