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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Indica Jatlier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Gracie acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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183 lbs
27 - 13 - 0 |
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175 cm
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178 lbs
33 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Indica Jatlier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Jatlier.
Jatlier blocks the body kick.
Jatlier throws a big shot that misses.
Jatlier swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jatlier changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jatlier is chipping away with strikes.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie is letting Jatlier control him for a moment.
Jatlier's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jatlier trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Jatlier controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jatlier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jatlier is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jatlier avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him!
Jatlier is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jatlier is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jatlier tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
It looks like Indica Jatlier has been cut.
Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jatlier is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jatlier and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier struggling a bit here.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Jatlier is defending well.
Gracie trying to control the position but Jatlier is working away.
Jatlier 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Jatlier.
Gracie just trying to survive but Jatlier is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jatlier controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
Gracie turns into Jatlier and is now in his guard.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Jatlier working a defensive guard here.
Gracie scoring with some ground and pound.
Jatlier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jatlier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Indica Jatlier's cut.
That's time! Jatlier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jatlier. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jatlier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Indica Jatlier's cut is getting worse.
Jatlier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jatlier throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Jatlier only half commits.
Jatlier throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jatlier.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jatlier defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Jatlier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gracie with a nice cross.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jatlier's waist but Jatlier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie moves forwards but Jatlier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jatlier.
Jatlier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jatlier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jatlier throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jatlier.
Jatlier looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Indica Jatlier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jatlier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jatlier swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Jatlier misses with a body kick.
Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jatlier.
Jatlier misses with an uppercut.
Indica Jatlier is winning the standup battle so far.
Jatlier swinging wildly here.
Jatlier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jatlier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good leg kick by Gracie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jatlier checks the leg kick.
Gracie lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jatlier blocks the body kick.
Gracie scores with a sloppy right hand. Jatlier should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Jatlier throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie with a jab.
Jatlier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Jatlier misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jatlier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jatlier connects with a solid leg kick.
Jatlier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jatlier lands a body shot.
Gracie throws a body punch but Jatlier moves out of range.
Jatlier throws a big counter combination but Gracie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jatlier can pounce on him.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jatlier.
Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jatlier throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jatlier.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Jatlier.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Jatlier throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Jatlier only half commits.
Gracie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jatlier's head.
Jatlier lands the left hand.
Jatlier misses with a series of wild punches.
Jatlier connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Jatlier finds it's target.
Gracie throws a hook but Jatlier blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie cracks Jatlier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Indica Jatlier's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jatlier checks a low kick from Gracie.
Jatlier throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jatlier punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jatlier avoids the body shot from Gracie.
A solid body kick from Gracie.
Gracie keeps Jatlier at a distance using the push kick.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jatlier checks a leg kick.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie throws out a powerful jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jatlier.
Jatlier lands a head kick!
Jatlier throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Jatlier only half commits.
Gracie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Indica Jatlier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Indica Jatlier's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie lands a leg kick that knocks Jatlier off balance momentarily.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Jatlier avoids it.
Jatlier takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Jatlier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Jatlier is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Jatlier's guard.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jatlier keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jatlier controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jatlier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jatlier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jatlier can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jatlier tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Jatlier is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jatlier has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Jatlier's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jatlier.
Gracie with the ground and pound from mount.
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jatlier?
Gracie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jatlier is in a horrible position here. Gracie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gracie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jeez, Indica Jatlier's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Indica Jatlier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricardo Gracie! Ricardo Gracie retains his welterweight title!
Ricardo Gracie made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'My body may be failing but my heart is still willing!'.
Indica Jatlier was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh well, that was a pretty crappy performance.... I will have to do better next time. Well done, congrats.'.
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