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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Gracia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vain Celasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracia's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cucurucucu Paloma. Celasquez has chosen Kid Frost - La Raza as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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207 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
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265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Gracia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vain Celasquez!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracia blocks a jab.
Gracia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Celasquez but Celasquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracia looks to land a left hand but Celasquez moved out of range nicely.
Celasquez looks to land a right hand but Gracia moved out of range.
Gracia tries to counter with a takedown but Celasquez is quick to defend against it.
Gracia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Luis Gracia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Celasquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Celasquez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracia dives in and grabs Celasquez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Celasquez pushes down on Gracia's head and hops out.
Celasquez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracia or perhaps it was just good defense by Celasquez, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Celasquez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Gracia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Celasquez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracia throws a right hand that Celasquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Celasquez also avoids with ease.
Gracia throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Celasquez! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Gracia.
Celasquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Celasquez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Gracia misses.
Gracia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Celasquez manages to avoid it.
Celasquez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Celasquez staying out of range there.
Celasquez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gracia tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No luck for Gracia with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Celasquez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Celasquez misses.
Celasquez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracia. Celasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Celasquez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracia throws a head kick that misses
and Celasquez counters with a shoot takedown. Gracia fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Celasquez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracia is rocked!
Celasquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracia has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Celasquez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Celasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Celasquez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gracia regains guard.
Celasquez wants to control from the top but Gracia keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Celasquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Celasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Celasquez postures up in Gracia's guard and throws a big left but Gracia blocks it.
Celasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Celasquez postures up in Gracia's guard and throws a big left but Gracia blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Celasquez is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Celasquez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Celasquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Celasquez throwing strikes from guard but Gracia blocks nicely.
Celasquez 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Celasquez scores with a body shot.
Celasquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vain Celasquez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Celasquez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Celasquez throws a series of punches but Gracia avoids them all with ease.
Celasquez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Luis Gracia is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Gracia.
Gracia lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Gracia misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Celasquez misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Celasquez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gracia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Celasquez scrambles back to his feet.
Celasquez moves out of range of the body kick.
Celasquez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Celasquez is looking for the big counter here.
Gracia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A lazy left from Celasquez finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gracia shoots in looking for a takedown. Celasquez tries to sprawl out of it but Gracia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Celasquez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Celasquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracia shoots for a takedown but Celasquez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A swing and a miss from Gracia.
Gracia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Gracia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracia misses with a leg kick.
Gracia has his takedown stuffed
and Celasquez counters with a left hand that sends Gracia to the canvas!
Oh Gracia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracia keeping moving, preventing Celasquez from controlling successfully.
Gracia seems to have got his legs back now.
Celasquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Celasquez is working Gracia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Celasquez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Celasquez.
Gracia has momentary wrist control but Celasquez slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Celasquez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Celasquez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gracia to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Celasquez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gracia pulls down on the head and he's put Celasquez to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luis Gracia!
Luis Gracia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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RATING
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