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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kip Thorne (ranked 4643 p4p, 4776 weight class) and Roldao Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kip Thorne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roldao Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thorne connects with a single shot there.
Thorne throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Thorne.
Thorne lands with a shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Gracie.
Thorne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gracie dives in and grabs Thorne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thorne pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thorne pinned against the cage. Thorne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thorne on his heels. He'll look to pass Thorne's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Thorne is retaining full guard.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Thorne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thorne manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Thorne's guard.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie stands and throws Thorne's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Thorne is trying to escape and Gracie transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Thorne is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gracie! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roldao Gracie!
An out of breath Roldao Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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