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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Choice Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Crum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to MotherFu*ker of the Year - Motley Crue. Choice Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dale Crum's chin.
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163 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Choice Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dale Crum!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie feints and as Crum raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Crum taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
Crum controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crum is trying to stand.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Crum defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crum is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crum regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gracie.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crum is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crum has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie trying to strike off his back.
Crum preventing the sweep.
Crum passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crum's waist but Crum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Crum dodges it nicely.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Crum has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Crum has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Crum!
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crum trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Crum uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crum thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crum off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choice 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.
Gracie shoots in but Crum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie blocks a low kick nicely.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crum as he avoids it easily.
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Crum!
Gracie misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Crum is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie goes for an armbar but Crum turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Crum.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crum tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom.
Gracie has an active guard here but Crum has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie is striking off his back. Crum thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Crum wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Crum has control of the leg.
Crum is controlling the pace.
Gracie misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crum lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crum swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Crum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crum checks a low kick from Gracie.
Crum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Choice Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crum misses the shot to the body.
Crum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crum circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie slips under a jab from Crum.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Crum which made him look bad.
Crum misses with a wild body shot.
Crum misses the shot to the body.
Crum lands a high kick!
Crum misses the shot to the body.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Crum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crum tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Crum 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.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie moves out of range as Crum throws a body kick.
Crum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Crum.
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crum looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Crum has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Crum.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crum gets to mount! Gracie was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crum trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Crum is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Crum. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Crum's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crum holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crum defending well though.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crum's head.
Choice Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crum wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crum doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Crum regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gracie.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Crum is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crum circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Choice Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Crum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crum swivels and escapes.
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Crum is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Crum is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gracie has control of Crum's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Crum regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Crum working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gracie goes for an armbar but Crum turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Crum.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Crum passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choice Gracie clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crum circles away.
Crum misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crum's guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Crum defending well.
Crum is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie goes for an armbar but Crum turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Crum.
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Crum has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends an breaks Crum's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Choice Gracie!
Choice Gracie retains his lightweight title!
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