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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zeus Gracie's chin.
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176 cm
25
180 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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175 cm
22
180 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Anderson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeus Gracie! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Gracie on that attempt. Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Anderson has a takedown stuffed. Anderson gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Anderson manages to retain guard. Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well. Gracie passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anderson defends it well. Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt. Anderson is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Anderson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anderson tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control. Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. Anderson tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control. Gracie wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well. Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard. Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Anderson actively working from the bottom here. Anderson is not content to let Gracie control the position. Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs. Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard. Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Anderson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zeus Gracie!
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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
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