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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Wates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Wates is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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280 lbs
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265 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gary Wates!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Wates counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wates.
Wates shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wates works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Wates keeps moving.
Gracie postures up in Wates's guard and throws a big left but Wates blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wates working a defensive guard here.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wates swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Wates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Wates is retaining full guard.
Wates preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wates working a defensive guard here.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Wates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wates trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wates trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie swings for the body but Wates moves out of range.
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wates gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wates is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wates avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wates keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie is pushing down on Wates's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wates is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie throwing shots but Wates is blocking nicely.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wates's head.
Wates trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Wates has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Wates is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Wates's temple.
Wates keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wates won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wates counters with a good, hard body kick but Gracie shrugs it off.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Wates drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gracie defends it well.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Wates's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wates trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie is pushing down on Wates's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wates is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wates wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Wates is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wates is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wates blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Wates tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie passes to full mount!
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wates is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wates because Gracie loaded up on that one.
Gracie working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gracie looking to control but Wates is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the head.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wates because Gracie loaded up on that one.
Wates holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gracie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gracie working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wates is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie unloads with some shots from mount but Wates bucks and avoids them well.
Gracie looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wates is rocked!
Gracie postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Wates out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Gracie goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samuel Gracie!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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