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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Bickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Bickle !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie scores with a kick to the body.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Bickle 's belly button to the back.
Bickle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A low kick from Bickle is predictable there
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bickle 's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Bickle .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bickle is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie won't allow Bickle to get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Bickle keeps moving.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Bickle is keeping the position.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bickle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Bickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Bickle doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie lands an overhand right.
Bickle just misses with a punch to the body.
Bickle misses with a low kick.
Travis Bickle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie throws a body punch but Bickle moves out of range.
Bickle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie trying to control but Bickle is working from the bottom.
Bickle pushes Gracie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Bickle is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bickle throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
Bickle throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Bickle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bickle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Bickle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bickle 's head backwards.
Bickle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gracie.
Bickle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bickle misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Bickle fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle working a defensive guard here.
Bickle has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Travis Bickle just wasn't active enough.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses
and Bickle counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bickle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Bickle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie works Bickle 's body with a nice hook.
Bickle is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bickle throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bickle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bickle .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Bickle .
Bickle misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bickle will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bickle is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gracie prevents Bickle from getting the reversal.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bickle wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lands a couple of good shots and Bickle has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bickle is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gracie throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Bickle tries to break free.
Ricardo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Bickle pushed the leg off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bickle has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie wants to control the position but Bickle frees himself and scrambles - Gracie manages to regain control in side control.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Bickle blocks the move with his legs.
Bickle is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bickle pulls his head out easily.
Bickle is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bickle is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is staying active underneath Bickle , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bickle passes into side control, despite Gracie's attempt to control the position.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bickle moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bickle gets to mount! Gracie was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Bickle .
Gracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bickle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bickle .
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bickle .
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Bickle throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Travis Bickle is winning the standup battle so far.
Bickle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bickle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Bickle 's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Bickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bickle , as that shot connected.
Bickle avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Bickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bickle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bickle .
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
Bickle lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Bickle cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Bickle misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bickle won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bickle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Bickle 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Bickle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bickle tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gracie cracks Bickle with a big right hand but Bickle just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bickle 's legs.
Gracie trying to control the action but Bickle is working from the bottom.
Gracie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bickle is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gracie throws a strike aimed at the side of Bickle 's head but Bickle avoids it well.
An elbow from Gracie crashes against the mat.
Gracie throws a strike aimed at the side of Bickle 's head but Bickle avoids it well.
Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bickle wants to control the action here but instead Gracie manages to pass to full mount!
Bickle is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Bickle tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie looking to control but Bickle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gracie really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bickle pinned against the cage. Bickle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bickle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bickle lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie stuns Bickle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bickle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gracie cracks Bickle with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lunges at Bickle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bickle 's hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bickle .
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bickle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Travis Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gracie.
Bickle misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Bickle catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bickle .
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie throws a head kick but Bickle moves out of range.
Bickle lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Crunch! Gracie slams his shin into Bickle 's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle checks a leg kick.
Bickle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick from Bickle misses.
Bickle tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A good leg kick by Gracie.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bickle was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bickle doesn't seem bothered though.
Bickle gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Bickle .
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bickle manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to hold on but Bickle pushes him away.
Bickle stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Bickle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bickle throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bickle .
Bickle misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie throws a push kick but Bickle slaps the foot to one side.
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gracie dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bickle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Bickle avoids it.
Bickle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gracie.
Bickle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gracie cracks Bickle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bickle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie lands with a straight right. Bickle didn't see that one coming.
Bickle closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Bickle .
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bickle pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Bickle has wrist control.
Bickle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Bickle preventing the sweep.
Travis Bickle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Bickle postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Bickle wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie working for a triangle but Bickle defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has his foot on Bickle 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bickle works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bickle is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
Bickle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bickle has Gracie in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Gracie!
Ricardo Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ricardo Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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