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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeffson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Caater : Hold That Sucker Down. Hitmonlee has chosen The Hitmonlee Entrance Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jeffson Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeffson Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Hitmonlee sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hitmonlee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hitmonlee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hitmonlee throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hitmonlee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hitmonlee connects with a jab.
Hitmonlee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitmonlee slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hitmonlee connects with a crisp jab.
Hitmonlee scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hitmonlee sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gracie pushes Hitmonlee up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Hitmonlee holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitmonlee gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Hitmonlee scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Hitmonlee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hitmonlee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Hitmonlee looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Hitmonlee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hitmonlee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hitmonlee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gracie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hitmonlee - the referee stops the clock and Gracie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hitmonlee. Gracie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonlee looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
A swing and a miss from Hitmonlee.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitmonlee thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hitmonlee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gracie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hitmonlee throws a nice head kick!
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hitmonlee pinned against the cage. Hitmonlee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters circling - Hitmonlee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonlee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hitmonlee can pounce on him.
Hitmonlee throws a head kick that misses
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Hitmonlee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hitmonlee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hitmonlee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hitmonlee tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hitmonlee. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hitmonlee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gracie. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hitmonlee connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Hitmonlee misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hitmonlee as he jumps to the side.
Hitmonlee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hitmonlee misses with a body kick.
Hitmonlee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hitmonlee catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot by Hitmonlee.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hitmonlee but Hitmonlee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hitmonlee tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hitmonlee as he jumps to the side.
Hitmonlee scores with a nice body kick.
Hitmonlee looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hitmonlee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitmonlee throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Hitmonlee.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitmonlee throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hitmonlee throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Hitmonlee misses with a body kick.
Hitmonlee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hitmonlee looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Hitmonlee lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Hitmonlee misses with a double jab.
Hitmonlee throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Hitmonlee.
Gracie tries to move into range but Hitmonlee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitmonlee.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonlee just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitmonlee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hitmonlee circles away.
Hitmonlee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jeffson Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hitmonlee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Hitmonlee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hitmonlee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Hitmonlee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Hitmonlee stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Hitmonlee cracks Gracie with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to clinch but Hitmonlee moves out of range.
Hitmonlee scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hitmonlee lands with an overhand left.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitmonlee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hitmonlee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hitmonlee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hitmonlee, as that shot connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hitmonlee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Hitmonlee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Hitmonlee as he connects with a hook.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Hitmonlee.
A good leg kick by Hitmonlee.
A solid body kick from Hitmonlee.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hitmonlee.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hitmonlee. Hitmonlee obviously looking to wear him down.
Hitmonlee cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hitmonlee connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab lands there for Hitmonlee.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Hitmonlee counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitmonlee throws a low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
Hitmonlee connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hitmonlee.
A solid body kick from Hitmonlee.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hitmonlee. Hitmonlee obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheers as Hitmonlee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Hitmonlee scores with a jab.
Hitmonlee throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
Gracie dives in and grabs Hitmonlee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hitmonlee pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonlee scores with a leg kick.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Hitmonlee.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hitmonlee lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hitmonlee connects with a looping right hand.
Hitmonlee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hitmonlee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hitmonlee cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hitmonlee connects with a nice looking jab.
Hitmonlee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonlee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hitmonlee misses with a right hand
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Hitmonlee cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hitmonlee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hitmonlee leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitmonlee lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hitmonlee. Hitmonlee obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Hitmonlee as he connects with a hook.
Gracie tries to move into range but Hitmonlee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hitmonlee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hitmonlee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitmonlee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hitmonlee misses with the combination.
Hitmonlee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hitmonlee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hitmonlee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hitmonlee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hitmonlee looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Hitmonlee jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hitmonlee digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Hitmonlee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie tries to clinch but Hitmonlee moves out of range.
Hitmonlee connects with a single shot there.
Good shot there by Hitmonlee.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee scores with a shot to the body.
Hitmonlee looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Hitmonlee.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hitmonlee - that will leave a mark!
Gracie avoids the body shot from Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Hitmonlee sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hitmonlee.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Hitmonlee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonlee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hitmonlee wants it to stay on the feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hitmonlee feints a jab promting Gracie to slip. Hitmonlee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gracie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hitmonlee counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitmonlee jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Hitmonlee finds it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy left from Hitmonlee finds it's target.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hitmonlee circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hitmonlee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hitmonlee - that will leave a mark!
An inside leg kick lands from Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Hitmonlee is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Hitmonlee scores with a three punch combo!
Hitmonlee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hitmonlee ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hitmonlee. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hitmonlee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitmonlee lands a head shot.
Hitmonlee throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Hitmonlee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good leg kick by Hitmonlee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hitmonlee lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Hitmonlee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice cross by Hitmonlee.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Hitmonlee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hitmonlee throws a leg kick that misses.
Hitmonlee misses with a body shot.
Hitmonlee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hitmonlee misses with a body kick.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hitmonlee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Hitmonlee stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Hitmonlee tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Hitmonlee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Hitmonlee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitmonlee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hitmonlee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hitmonlee thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Hitmonlee cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Hitmonlee misses with a hook.
Hitmonlee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hitmonlee throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Hitmonlee slips under a jab.
A jab from Hitmonlee finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonlee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Hitmonlee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A jab lands there for Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hitmonlee lands a jab to the nose.
Hitmonlee lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Hitmonlee throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hitmonlee lands with a right hand.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Hitmonlee sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonlee lands a head shot.
Hitmonlee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hitmonlee misses with a head kick.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hitmonlee pinned against the cage. Hitmonlee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jeffson Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hitmonlee tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hitmonlee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonlee scores with a hook.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Hitmonlee sprawls well.
Gracie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hitmonlee lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Hitmonlee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Hitmonlee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitmonlee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hitmonlee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gracie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hitmonlee - the referee stops the clock and Gracie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hitmonlee. Gracie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hitmonlee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 44:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee! The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee retains his bantamweight title!
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee gave a mention to Gilop® in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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