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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Gracie told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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163 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helio Gracie throws a hook but Carl Gracie blocks it.
A jab from Helio Gracie misses.
Helio Gracie swings for the body but Carl Gracie moves out of range.
Carl Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Helio Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Carl Gracie fights it but they end up in guard.
Carl Gracie keeping moving, preventing Helio Gracie from controlling successfully.
Helio Gracie scoring with some ground and pound.
Helio Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Helio Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Helio Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Helio Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helio Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Carl Gracie has managed to sweep!
Carl Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Helio Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carl Gracie advances position into side control!
Helio Gracie wants to control but Carl Gracie postures up.
Helio Gracie is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Helio Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Helio Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helio Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Carl Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Helio Gracie wants to control but Carl Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helio Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carl Gracie.
Carl Gracie working over Helio Gracie with some ground and pound. Helio Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Helio Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carl Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carl Gracie's back!
Helio Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
Helio Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helio Gracie is controlling the position but Carl Gracie somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Helio Gracie is keen to just control but Carl Gracie is a slippery customer.
Helio Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carl Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Helio Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Helio Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carl Gracie defending well though.
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.
Helio Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Helio Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
A nice elbow there by Helio Gracie.
Helio Gracie looking to finish Carl Gracie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Carl Gracie!
Carl Gracie is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Helio Gracie dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helio Gracie with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Helio Gracie throws a right hand that Carl Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Carl Gracie also avoids with ease.
Helio Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carl Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Helio Gracie's half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Helio Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Helio Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Helio Gracie, not yet.
Carl Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carl Gracie wants to control from the top but Helio Gracie keeps moving.
Carl Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Helio Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carl Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Helio Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Helio Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Helio Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Helio Gracie advances to half guard.
Helio Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carl Gracie keeps working.
Helio Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carl Gracie's head.
Helio Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carl Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Helio Gracie thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Carl Gracie to regain full guard.
Carl Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Helio Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Helio Gracie is taking a breather. Carl Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Helio Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Helio Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carl Gracie is not content to let Helio Gracie control the position.
Carl Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Helio Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Helio Gracie is looking to pass Carl Gracie's guard but actually Carl Gracie recovers to full guard.
Carl Gracie keeping moving, preventing Helio Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Helio Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Helio Gracie is in close to Carl Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Helio Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Carl Gracie has managed to sweep!
Helio Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carl Gracie wants to control from the top but Helio Gracie keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Helio Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Helio Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Carl Gracie misses with a takedown
letting Helio Gracie counter with a right hand.
Helio Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Helio Gracie throws a one two combo.
Carl Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helio Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carl Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Helio Gracie didn't expect that.
Helio Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carl Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carl Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carl Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Carl Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Helio Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helio Gracie controlling Carl Gracie's posture.
Carl Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Helio Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Helio Gracie has escaped and now he's on top!
Carl Gracie keeping full guard, as Helio Gracie tries to pass.
Helio Gracie passes Carl Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carl Gracie is not content to let Helio Gracie control the position.
Carl Gracie pushes Helio Gracie off looking to stand but Helio Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Helio Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carl Gracie keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helio Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carl Gracie's head.
Carl Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Helio Gracie.
Helio Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Helio Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carl Gracie keeps working.
Carl Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Helio Gracie thows a huge punch but Carl Gracie dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Helio Gracie there.
Helio Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carl Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Helio Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helio Gracie passes to side control.
Carl Gracie is not content to let Helio Gracie control the position.
Helio Gracie misses with the ground and pound.
Helio Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Carl Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ground and pound from Helio Gracie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helio Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Helio Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Gracie!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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