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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brotha Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicki Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac - Last Muthafucka Breathin'. Nicki Adams will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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189 cm
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200 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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202 cm
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213 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brotha 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, Nicki Adams! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A slapping leg kick lands for Adams.
Adams missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Gracie connects with the punch. Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Adams. Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adams. Adams takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses. Adams throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot. Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Adams pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Adams misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adams throws a body shot but no joy. Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Adams looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range. Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adams. Adams obviously looking to wear him down.
Adams throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie misses with a looping right. Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie. We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adams. A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride. Adams defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand. Adams throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Adams. Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Good standup being displayed there by Adams as he connects with a hook. Adams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Gracie misses with a looping right. Nicki Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A decent looking cross lands there for Adams. Adams cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Adams looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range. Adams lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Adams scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Adams lands a big right hand that sends Gracie crashing to the mat! Adams stays standing though and waves Gracie back to his feet!
Gracie is rocked! Adams ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Gracie out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicki Adams! Nicki Adams thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
62% |
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