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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rikkard Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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191 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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185 cm
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191 lbs
8 - 6 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rickson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rikkard Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in but Hanson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hanson!
Hanson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Hanson defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Hanson is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson controlling the position well.
Hanson wants to control the action here but instead Gracie manages to pass to full mount!
Gracie wants to control the action but instead Hanson gets a body lock and reverses into Gracie's guard! Nice work!
Hanson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie has his foot on Hanson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanson works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully.
Hanson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hanson slows the pace down in half guard.
Hanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson controlling from the top position.
Hanson throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Hanson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice shot lands for Hanson.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Hanson is trying to improve his position.
Hanson struggling a bit here.
Hanson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanson keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson 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.
Hanson tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Hanson's guard.
Hanson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie wants to control but Hanson is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson passes to full mount!
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hanson slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Hanson is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Hanson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Hanson is proving a slippery customer.
Hanson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Hanson postures up.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Hanson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Hanson wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Hanson pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hanson has passed into half guard!
Hanson not doing much here.
Hanson wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Hanson uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is in a horrible position here. Hanson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hanson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hanson wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Hanson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hanson wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Hanson maintains control.
Hanson wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rikkard Hanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanson working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Hanson is defending the position.
Gracie not doing much here.
Hanson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hanson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hanson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Hanson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie working for a triangle but Hanson defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Hanson tries to pass.
Hanson keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hanson scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hanson circles away.
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Hanson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hanson prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Hanson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Hanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanson trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Hanson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rikkard Hanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hanson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rikkard Hanson!
Rikkard Hanson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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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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