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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mateus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashley Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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193 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mateus Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Ashley Davies!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Davies.
Gracie digs a good hook to Davies's body.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Davies's sensitive parts.
Davies bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davies thows a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Davies, as that shot connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davies.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davies throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davies is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Davies circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Davies.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Davies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Davies is just out of range.
Davies tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Davies lands with a kick to the ribs.
Davies scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Davies manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gracie on his heels. He'll look to pass Gracie's guard now, I'm sure.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Davies is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davies doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davies manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davies's guard.
Gracie postures up in Davies's guard and throws a big left but Davies blocks it.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Davies keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Davies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie trying to control but Davies is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Davies is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davies manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Davies's guard.
Gracie distracts Davies with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Davies is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie stops Davies from getting back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie thows a huge punch but Davies dodges it nicely.
Davies blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davies is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davies defending well though.
Davies is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davies avoid being mounted?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davies can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Davies is working away.
Davies avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Davies is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Davies trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davies does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davies defending well though.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gracie working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Davies really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie working the ground and pound effectively.
That has opened up Ashley Davies's cut even more.
Gracie working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ashley Davies's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Davies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davies.
Davies has a takedown stuffed.
A lazy body kick from Davies
and Gracie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Davies throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Ashley Davies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Davies moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Davies misses with a looping left.
Gracie lands a body shot.
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Davies, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from Gracie tenderised Davies's leg. Davies is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davies slips a straight right by Gracie.
Davies looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gracie is looking to control Davies's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Davies throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pulling down on Davies's head. It's preventing any offense from Davies, at least for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mateus Gracie wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice uppercut lands for Gracie. That snapped Davies's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davies.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Davies.
No luck for Davies with that takedown attempt.
Mateus Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashley Davies.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davies looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Davies misses.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Davies checks it.
Nice shot by Gracie.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Davies connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Davies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Davies tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Davies takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie takes a swing at Davies's ribcage but misses.
Davies is looking to land body kicks.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davies was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Davies is out of range.
Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ashley Davies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gracie lands a body shot.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Davies punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davies lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Davies has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Davies lands an overhand right.
Gracie checks a low kick from Davies.
Davies connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gracie cracks Davies with an open hand slap.
Davies shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davies.
Davies thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ashley Davies will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ashley Davies's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Davies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Davies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Davies.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Davies, right into the meat.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Davies.
Davies misses the jab.
Davies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davies jabs at Gracie's body.
Nice takedown defense from Davies. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Davies.
Davies tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Davies chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Davies lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Davies avoids the head kick by Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Davies's belly button to the back.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Davies feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gracie, right into the meat.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davies manages to avoid it.
Davies misses with a low kick.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davies.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Davies blocks a jab.
Davies throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Davies which made him look bad.
Gracie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Davies is out of range.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Davies.
A shot to the body from Davies misses
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Davies lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davies fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Davies lands a jab to the head.
Davies bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Davies fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Davies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davies darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Gracie pulls Davies into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Davies!
Davies is bucking up trying to escape but Gracie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The cut above Ashley Davies's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ashley Davies's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mateus Gracie!
Mateus Gracie gave a mention to Syndicate Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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