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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Neymar Gracie Jr (ranked 6118 p4p, 24443 weight class) and Bishop Alexander (ranked 607 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop Alexander is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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178 cm
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165
3 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neymar Gracie Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bishop Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alexander was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alexander working for a triangle but Gracie Jr defends it easily.
Gracie Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alexander pulls Gracie Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexander is retaining full guard.
Alexander looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Jr stands and throws Alexander's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alexander is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Alexander is defending well.
Gracie Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alexander really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alexander is trying to get back to half guard.
Alexander prevents Gracie Jr from moving into mount.
Gracie Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alexander knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alexander tries to buck Gracie Jr off but Gracie Jr is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alexander knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alexander is trying to control Gracie Jr's posture but Gracie Jr avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Alexander's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alexander tries to bench press Gracie Jr off him but Gracie Jr keeps the position.
Alexander is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie Jr swings around for an armbar but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie Jr's guard.
Gracie Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexander is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexander doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexander manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alexander got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alexander has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie Jr's legs - danger averted.
Gracie Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexander doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexander manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alexander wants to pass the guard but Gracie Jr is keeping the position.
Gracie Jr has his foot on Alexander's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexander works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexander trying to control but Gracie Jr is working from the bottom.
Gracie Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexander gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neymar Gracie Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alexander gets caught flat footed, as Gracie Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alexander is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie Jr drops back looking for a leg! Alexander is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexander manages to kick Gracie Jr off! Gracie Jr jumps back into Alexander's guard.
Gracie Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Jr forces his way into half guard.
Alexander is trying to maintain the position but Gracie Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alexander is just riding it out for now. Gracie Jr eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander is trying to maintain the position but Gracie Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie Jr in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Alexander tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gracie Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Neymar Gracie Jr!
Neymar Gracie Jr took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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hype
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RATING
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