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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Gracie (ranked 1214 p4p, 1880 weight class) and Toru Tanaka (ranked 126 p4p, 185 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Corbin - all he touched is dead. Tanaka has chosen Tanaka Fight - Shigeru Umebayashi as his entrance music. Toru Tanaka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight 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 Rio de Janeiro, Charles Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toru Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking to control but Tanaka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Tanaka is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Tanaka is having none of it.
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tanaka turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
Tanaka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Tanaka postures up.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Tanaka pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Tanaka from standing up.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka postures up.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Tanaka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tanaka is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie has control of Tanaka's left arm, preventing Tanaka from doing any damage.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Tanaka defends easily.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tanaka won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanaka keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
That's four 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pushing down on Tanaka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tanaka sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tanaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Tanaka pushes him off.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie successfully pulls guard.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie has control of Tanaka's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tanaka regains control of the situation pretty easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka tries to buck Gracie off but he can't manage it.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tanaka has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tanaka to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tanaka shrugs it off.
Gracie moves to take his opponent's back.
Tanaka showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Tanaka is defending it well.
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Gracie is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tanaka preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.
Charles Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie working for a choke but Tanaka is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka showing good submission defense here.
Tanaka trying to get back to his feet but Gracie is in full control for now.
Gracie tightening his grip on Tanaka, looking for the choke.
Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
Tanaka is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tanaka defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tanaka is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie missing with punches from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Gracie dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Tanaka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tanaka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Tanaka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tanaka is holding on for now.
Gracie stops Tanaka from getting back to his feet.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tanaka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Tanaka is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gracie misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has control of Tanaka's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tanaka regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gracie wants to take Tanaka's back but he can't do it this time.
Tanaka tries to buck Gracie off but he can't manage it.
Tanaka is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gracie has taken his back.
Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tanaka has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tanaka.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie working for a choke but Tanaka reverses nicely into Gracie 's guard.
My spies in WOVA Performance Institute inform me that Tanaka has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pulls Tanaka in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tanaka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie is working an open guard so Tanaka takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tanaka tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tanaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tanaka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Gracie clearly takes that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tanaka lands with a slapping head kick.
Tanaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tanaka has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to stand but Gracie is controlling his head.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tanaka wants to stand up but Gracie has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tanaka is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tanaka is one step ahead there.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Tanaka won't allow it.
Gracie 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. Tanaka tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Gracie!
Charles Gracie is the new featherweight champion!
A less than humble Charles Gracie misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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