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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Relion Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viking Berserker I V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot - Psychosocial. Relion Gracie had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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159 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Relion Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Viking Berserker I V!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berserker I V bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Berserker I V circles away easily
and Berserker I V counters with a nice leg kick.
Berserker I V throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Berserker I V counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Berserker I V decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Relion Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Berserker I V wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Berserker I V preventing the sweep.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berserker I V slips nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berserker I V looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berserker I V seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Berserker I V wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berserker I V throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Berserker I V throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Berserker I V is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berserker I V to get the leverage.
Berserker I V lands with a punch from half guard.
Berserker I V 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 Berserker I V.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berserker I V throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berserker I V is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Berserker I V stalling.
Berserker I V has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Berserker I V's attempts to control the action.
Berserker I V thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Berserker I V trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berserker I V sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Berserker I V isn't that keen on the idea.
Berserker I V goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gracie turns into him and now he's in Berserker I V's guard.
Berserker I V looking for a sweep. Not yet Berserker I V, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Berserker I V keeps moving.
Berserker I V working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Berserker I V controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie trying to control but Berserker I V is working from the bottom.
Berserker I V wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie passes Berserker I V's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Berserker I V moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viking Berserker I V dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Berserker I V looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gracie!
Berserker I V content just to control the position here.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Berserker I V working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Berserker I V isn't that keen on the idea.
Berserker I V lands a nice shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berserker I V trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Berserker I V takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
Gracie is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Berserker I V thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Viking Berserker I V has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie has hold of Berserker I V's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berserker I V has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
Berserker I V missing with strikes from the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Berserker I V.
Berserker I V working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Berserker I V trying to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berserker I V is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
Berserker I V is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gracie turns into Berserker I V and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berserker I V looking to control.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Berserker I V is keeping the position.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Berserker I V.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Berserker I V is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Berserker I V has escaped and now he's on top!
Berserker I V works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Berserker I V trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berserker I V is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Berserker I V there.
Berserker I V thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berserker I V not doing much here.
Gracie is looking to control Berserker I V's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berserker I V seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viking Berserker I V showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie shoots and misses
and Berserker I V counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Berserker I V shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Berserker I V was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Berserker I V wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Berserker I V wants to take Gracie's back here but Gracie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Berserker I V prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Berserker I V takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Berserker I V avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berserker I V controlling from mount.
Berserker I V lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gracie prevents Berserker I V from taking his back.
Gracie has given up his back.
Berserker I V looking for the choke from the back.
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Berserker I V throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gracie could be in trouble here!
Gracie covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berserker I V lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gracie is keeping busy.
Berserker I V gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Gracie covers up after that shot from Berserker I V.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berserker I V is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.
Gracie fending off the submission attempt from Berserker I V.
Gracie is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Berserker I V 's hooks.
Berserker I V wants to finish this one by submission but Gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Berserker I V.
Berserker I V looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berserker I V takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Viking Berserker I V is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berserker I V controlling from mount.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Berserker I V. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viking Berserker I V comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Berserker I V has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viking Berserker I V!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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