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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Helson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MIke Bolton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MIke Bolton is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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184 lbs
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, MIke Bolton!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bolton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bolton jumps into guard, dragging Gracie to the mat.
Bolton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bolton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bolton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!
Bolton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Bolton's attempts to control the action.
Gracie punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
Gracie wants to hold on but Bolton pushes him away.
Gracie throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bolton. What's that going to do exactly?
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie tries to hold on but Bolton postures up.
Gracie swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bolton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Bolton locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Gracie is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). MIke Bolton!
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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
49% |
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