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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dolph Lundgrenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sailor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gracie's choice of entrance music: Disciples of Power - Lords of Creation. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 cm
27
205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
20
210 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dolph Lundgrenson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sailor Gracie! The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lundgrenson misses with a hook. Gracie pushes Lundgrenson up against the cage in a clinch. Lundgrenson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Lundgrenson fails to land. Lundgrenson controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lundgrenson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Lundgrenson can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie is looking for a takedown. Lundgrenson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Lundgrenson lands a shoulder strike. Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Lundgrenson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Lundgrenson digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lundgrenson tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Lundgrenson back against the cage. Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lundgrenson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Dolph Lundgrenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sailor Gracie. Lundgrenson tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Lundgrenson back against the cage. Lundgrenson scores with a nice hook to the head. Lundgrenson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lundgrenson. Lundgrenson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Lundgrenson looking to slow down the pace here. Gracie is trying to pull guard but Lundgrenson has him pressed against the cage. Lundgrenson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dolph Lundgrenson. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Lundgrenson. Lundgrenson misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lundgrenson won't be happy with that. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lundgrenson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back! You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Lundgrenson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lundgrenson throwing sloppy strikes. You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lundgrenson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Lundgrenson is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Lundgrenson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lundgrenson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie. Gracie passes Lundgrenson's left leg - he's now in half guard. Lundgrenson wants to get back to full guard. Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lundgrenson! Lundgrenson wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time. Lundgrenson stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Lundgrenson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lundgrenson wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away. Lundgrenson has given up his back. Will we see Gracie going for some submissions?
Gracie looking for the RNC. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sailor Gracie dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lundgrenson swivels and escapes. Lundgrenson lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head. Lundgrenson moves into range and connects with a jab. Lundgrenson lands a head shot. Lundgrenson leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard. Lundgrenson 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. Lundgrenson is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Sailor Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far. Lundgrenson keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Lundgrenson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lundgrenson manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Lundgrenson's guard. Lundgrenson 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 is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Lundgrenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Lundgrenson, not yet. Gracie wants to control from the top but Lundgrenson keeps moving. Gracie won't allow Lundgrenson to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Gracie won't allow Lundgrenson to sweep him here. Lundgrenson controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Lundgrenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lundgrenson lands with a good body shot. Lundgrenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lundgrenson as he avoids it easily. Dolph Lundgrenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sailor Gracie. Lundgrenson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride. A jab from Lundgrenson misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably and Lundgrenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lundgrenson swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters circle momentarily. Lundgrenson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Lundgrenson lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Lundgrenson jabs at Gracie's body. Gracie slips a jab from Lundgrenson. Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Lundgrenson scores with a punch to the head. Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Lundgrenson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Lundgrenson lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand. Lundgrenson jabs at Gracie's body. Dolph Lundgrenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Lundgrenson's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gracie wants to control from the top but Lundgrenson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Lundgrenson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lundgrenson manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Lundgrenson's guard. Gracie pushing down on Lundgrenson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Lundgrenson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Gracie wants to control from the top but Lundgrenson keeps moving. Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Lundgrenson is retaining full guard. Gracie postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lundgrenson's guard. Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lundgrenson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dolph Lundgrenson dominated that second round. That's time! Lundgrenson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Lundgrenson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. A jab from Lundgrenson misses. Lundgrenson lands a jab to Gracie's midsection. Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lundgrenson avoids it really well and circles away. Nice jab there from Lundgrenson. Lundgrenson cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lundgrenson as he avoids it easily. No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie. Dolph Lundgrenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sailor Gracie. Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lundgrenson stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice uppercut lands for Lundgrenson. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Lundgrenson stuffs the takedown. Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lundgrenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Dolph Lundgrenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lundgrenson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat. Lundgrenson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lundgrenson cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lundgrenson with a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice straight punches there by Lundgrenson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lundgrenson. Lundgrenson lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Gracie is rocked! Lundgrenson cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Gracie falls to his knees and Lundgrenson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dolph Lundgrenson! An out of breath and clearly excited Dolph Lundgrenson thanked KAISER for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). Sailor Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'Dimensionless, I shall return stronger than you can imagine.'.
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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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