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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Justin Dempsey enters the cage!
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195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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181 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gerard Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dempsey.
Dempsey tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Dempsey.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Dempsey.
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dempsey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dempsey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dempsey is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Dempsey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.
Dempsey 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.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dempsey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Dempsey wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Dempsey is proving a slippery customer.
Dempsey controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dempsey!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dempsey is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dempsey can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dempsey is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Gracie working for a submission but Dempsey is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie misses with a head shot.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Dempsey is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
Gracie goes for an armbar but Dempsey turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dempsey.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dempsey throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Dempsey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Dempsey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dempsey misses with the combination.
Justin Dempsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dempsey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Dempsey is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dempsey.
Gerard Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dempsey but Dempsey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Dempsey misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Dempsey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is pressing down on Dempsey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dempsey is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dempsey trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dempsey is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Dempsey throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Dempsey.
No joy there for Dempsey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dempsey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Dempsey is defending well.
Dempsey is looking for a sweep.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dempsey, who protects the arm well.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Dempsey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Dempsey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Dempsey from controlling successfully.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dempsey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dempsey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie is tightening it up a little... Dempsey has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dempsey reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dempsey taps out! nice BJJ there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gerard Gracie!
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