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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jebidiah Tayber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kickstart. Tayber is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Terravita - Adult Robot Kung Fu. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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170 cm
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165 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jebidiah Tayber!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Tayber moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Gracie thows a leg kick but Tayber checks it
and Tayber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie cracks Tayber with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tayber throws a nice head kick!
Tayber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Tayber.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tayber.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Tayber connects with a crisp jab.
Royce Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie tries to move into range but Tayber moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tayber shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Tayber pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tayber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tayber is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Tayber pushes his legs off easily.
Tayber postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Tayber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tayber is posturing up here but Gracie has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tayber tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tayber has to tap! Slick submission there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Royce Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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