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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Wayne Gracy (ranked 21761 p4p, 0 weight class) and on no (ranked 19412 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne Gracy comes to the cage accompanied by Fingersmith - Pogo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; John Wayne Gracy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; on no!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
no fails with a takedown attempt.
As no tries to get set, Wayne Gracy tries to push him back and clinch up but no manages to avoid the attempt.
no gets a clinch.
Wayne Gracy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wayne Gracy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables no to keep the fight standing.
Wayne Gracy tries to pull guard but no won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wayne Gracy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
no is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wayne Gracy is defending well.
Wayne Gracy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics no uses from the top position.
Wayne Gracy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. no gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
no got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wayne Gracy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, no has managed to get both his arms back between Wayne Gracy's legs - danger averted.
no sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
no passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wayne Gracy (0) vs (3) no
no wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wayne Gracy, who protects the arm well.
no is staying tight to Wayne Gracy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
no is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wayne Gracy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
no moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
no swings around for an armbar but Wayne Gracy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into no's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wayne Gracy (2) vs (3) no
Wayne Gracy won't allow no to sweep him here.
no looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
no bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wayne Gracy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wayne Gracy (2) vs (5) no
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne Gracy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. no is aware though and is defending well.
no wants to control from the top but Wayne Gracy keeps moving.
Wayne Gracy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! no has picked Wayne Gracy up and slammed him! Wayne Gracy can't keep hold of the triangle and no manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wayne Gracy (2) vs (8) no
no is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wayne Gracy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
no takes a little break here. Wayne Gracy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wayne Gracy is trying to get back to half guard.
no working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
no looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wayne Gracy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but no pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
no 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.
Wayne Gracy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
no passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wayne Gracy (2) vs (11) no
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Wayne Gracy's face as no controls the position.
Wayne Gracy can't do much from the bottom here.
no wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wayne Gracy keeps working.
no swings around for an armbar but Wayne Gracy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into no's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wayne Gracy (4) vs (11) no
no throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
no keeping moving, preventing Wayne Gracy from controlling successfully.
Wayne Gracy content to stall in guard here.
Wayne Gracy being controlled here momentarily.
Wayne Gracy trying to control but no is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
no is trying to keep Wayne Gracy in close.
Wayne Gracy wants to control from the top but no keeps moving.
Wayne Gracy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but no manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wayne Gracy has no in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wayne Gracy (4) vs (13) no
Wayne Gracy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wayne Gracy (6) vs (13) no
Wayne Gracy trying to control from no's half guard. no has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wayne Gracy wants to control from the top but no keeps moving.
no is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wayne Gracy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! no is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! no has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wayne Gracy (6) vs (15) no
Wayne Gracy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
no pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayne Gracy is keeping the position for now.
no engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wayne Gracy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wayne Gracy (8) vs (15) no
no is staying active underneath Wayne Gracy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wayne Gracy seems to be working for a kimura but no defends the submission attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy 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.
Wayne Gracy is thwarting no's attempts to control the position.
no wants to improve his position but Wayne Gracy is controlling well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
no manages to get to full guard.
Wayne Gracy trying to control but no is working from the bottom.
Wayne Gracy looking to sit in guard and control but no gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wayne Gracy (8) vs (17) no
no sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wayne Gracy's guard.
Wayne Gracy has his hands clasped together around no's back. He's all about the action.
no wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wayne Gracy keeps working.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy wants to improve his position but no is controlling well.
no trying to control from half guard but Wayne Gracy is working away.
Wayne Gracy is defending against the submission attempts here by no.
no content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but no pulls his head out easily.
no with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
no seems to be working for a kimura but Wayne Gracy defends the submission attempt.
Wayne Gracy actively working from the bottom here.
Wayne Gracy is looking for a sweep. no is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
no trying to control from half guard but Wayne Gracy is working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
no prevents Wayne Gracy from improving his position.
no is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wayne Gracy sees it coming and defends easily.
no looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wayne Gracy is looking to control no's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wayne Gracy avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wayne Gracy is defending against the submission attempts here by no.
no 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
no wins on points by 17 to 8.
After winning the bout, on no thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Wayne Gracy (ranked 21655 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takumar Pentax (ranked 21563 p4p, 758 weight class). Wayne Gracy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fingersmith - Pogo. Takumar Pentax acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; John Wayne Gracy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Takumar Pentax!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wayne Gracy is looking to clinch but Pentax is avoiding it.
Wayne Gracy tries to close the distance and clinch but Pentax swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pentax closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pentax lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wayne Gracy (0) vs (2) Pentax
Pentax stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wayne Gracy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wayne Gracy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pentax has picked Wayne Gracy up and slammed him! Wayne Gracy can't keep hold of the triangle and Pentax manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wayne Gracy (0) vs (5) Pentax
Pentax thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pentax has hold of Wayne Gracy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Wayne Gracy seems comfortable defending it but Pentax has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Wayne Gracy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Wayne Gracy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Pentax couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takumar Pentax! |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sebastian Heikkinen (ranked 21398 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wayne Gracy (ranked 21671 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Heikkinen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sigur Rós - Varúð. Wayne Gracy has chosen Fingersmith - Pogo as his entrance music. John Wayne Gracy 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!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Sebastian Heikkinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; John Wayne Gracy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wayne Gracy moves into the clinch.
Wayne Gracy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Heikkinen is trying to keep an underhook but Wayne Gracy manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heikkinen (0) vs (2) Wayne Gracy
Heikkinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Wayne Gracy.
Heikkinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wayne Gracy is working away from the top position though.
Wayne Gracy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Heikkinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne Gracy controlling the pace.
Wayne Gracy passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Heikkinen (0) vs (5) Wayne Gracy
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen tries to hold on but Wayne Gracy postures up.
Heikkinen tries to reverse the position but Wayne Gracy maintains control.
Heikkinen regains half guard.
Heikkinen wants to control but Wayne Gracy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heikkinen wants to sweep but Wayne Gracy has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Heikkinen (0) vs (8) Wayne Gracy
Heikkinen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wayne Gracy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heikkinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Heikkinen is controlling Wayne Gracy's trapped leg to prevent Wayne Gracy from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Heikkinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Wayne Gracy.
Wayne Gracy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wayne Gracy wants to control but Heikkinen is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen wants to control but Wayne Gracy is keeping busy.
Wayne Gracy 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.
Heikkinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heikkinen is refusing to be controlled, as Wayne Gracy sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy trying to pass the guard but Heikkinen defending well.
Wayne Gracy is working for a kimura but Heikkinen is defending it quite comfortably.
Wayne Gracy prevents Heikkinen from improving his position.
Wayne Gracy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Heikkinen! Score +3 for passing guard: Heikkinen (0) vs (11) Wayne Gracy
Heikkinen is looking to improve his position but Wayne Gracy isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy looking to control but Heikkinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Heikkinen tries to lock up and control but Wayne Gracy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wayne Gracy prevents Heikkinen from getting the reversal.
Wayne Gracy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Heikkinen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wayne Gracy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Heikkinen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Heikkinen shrugs it off.
Heikkinen is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen tries to lock up and control but Wayne Gracy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Heikkinen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wayne Gracy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Heikkinen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Heikkinen and Wayne Gracy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wayne Gracy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Heikkinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wayne Gracy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Heikkinen, who protects the arm well.
Wayne Gracy is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Heikkinen looks calm but he's in trouble here. Wayne Gracy gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Heikkinen is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Wayne Gracy lets go of the hold and Heikkinen can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Wayne Gracy! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vape Diaz (ranked 24862 p4p, 698 weight class) and John Wayne Gracy (ranked 22720 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne Gracy has chosen Fingersmith - Pogo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vape Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; John Wayne Gracy!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Topper Green and Chris Dean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diaz pushes Wayne Gracy up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wayne Gracy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Wayne Gracy sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wayne Gracy swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vape Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Wayne Gracy
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
Diaz 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Wayne Gracy is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Wayne Gracy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but Wayne Gracy defends it.
Wayne Gracy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wayne Gracy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Wayne Gracy is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wayne Gracy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is keen to just control but Wayne Gracy is a slippery customer.
Diaz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wayne Gracy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wayne Gracy tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Wayne Gracy won't allow it.
Diaz uses his free foot to push down on Wayne Gracy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wayne Gracy. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (0) Wayne Gracy
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Diaz throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Wayne Gracy has his hands clasped together but Diaz breaks the hold and Wayne Gracy is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vape Diaz!
Vape Diaz gave a mention to Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Pulse 76: Kormrok/Cranial II
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Wayne Gracy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wayne Gracy.
Wayne Gracy looks to clinch
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Wayne Gracy has a takedown stuffed.
Wayne Gracy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diaz scores with a one two! Wayne Gracy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne Gracy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wayne Gracy ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz. #ROC2#
Wayne Gracy is rocked!
Wayne Gracy doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
#KD2#
Nice combo by Diaz! Oh, that's hurt him - Wayne Gracy falls to the canvas and Diaz follows him into side control.
Oh Wayne Gracy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Diaz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wayne Gracy to his feet. #T1#
Wayne Gracy tries to clinch up
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayne Gracy.
Wayne Gracy wants to clinch.
As Wayne Gracy backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Wayne Gracy manages to avoid it all.
Wayne Gracy tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Diaz counters with a big uppercut that knocks Wayne Gracy off his feet! Diaz dives into side control looking to finish!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wayne Gracy is letting Diaz control him for a moment. #SU2#
Diaz stands up.
John Wayne Gracy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wayne Gracy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz is stalking Wayne Gracy. Wayne Gracy circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Diaz, and it's lights out! Wayne Gracy really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ragnar Diaz!
Ragnar Diaz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Austin McCartney and John Wayne Gracy. McCartney comes to the cage accompanied by Lord of the Boy. Wayne Gracy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fingersmith - Pogo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Austin McCartney! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; John Wayne Gracy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McCartney tries to keep at a distance but Wayne Gracy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wayne Gracy pulls McCartney into guard.
McCartney is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McCartney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayne Gracy is keeping the position for now.
McCartney content to stall in guard here.
Wayne Gracy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCartney defends well.
McCartney slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne Gracy looking for a sweep. Not yet Wayne Gracy, not yet.
Wayne Gracy looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCartney got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wayne Gracy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCartney has managed to get both his arms back between Wayne Gracy's legs - danger averted.
McCartney wants to pass the guard but Wayne Gracy is keeping the position.
McCartney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCartney defends well.
McCartney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCartney advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCartney (3) vs (0) Wayne Gracy
Wayne Gracy tries to control the position but he's not in luck - McCartney easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: McCartney (5) vs (0) Wayne Gracy
McCartney is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wayne Gracy is surviving well by controlling McCartney's body position as best he can.
McCartney controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy is trying desperately to improve position.
McCartney controlling the pace for now.
Wayne Gracy wants to control but McCartney is having none of it.
McCartney tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McCartney avoids the attempt from Wayne Gracy to control.
McCartney controlling from the full mount.
McCartney seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wayne Gracy for as long as he can get away with.
Wayne Gracy regains half guard.
Wayne Gracy trying to control here.
Wayne Gracy is looking to improve his position.
McCartney with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McCartney prevents Wayne Gracy from improving his position.
McCartney trying to pass the guard but Wayne Gracy defending well.
McCartney controlling the action here.
Wayne Gracy wants to control but McCartney is keeping busy.
McCartney content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
We've been informed that Wayne Gracy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wayne Gracy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCartney wants to pass to mount but Wayne Gracy is defending the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCartney is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCartney (8) vs (0) Wayne Gracy
Wayne Gracy wants to hold on but McCartney pushes him away.
McCartney controlling his opponent.
McCartney looking to secure an arm triangle but Wayne Gracy defends it well.
McCartney takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy is desperately trying to improve his position but McCartney has a good base and remains in mount.
Wayne Gracy wants to hold on but McCartney pushes him away.
McCartney controlling the position easily from mount.
McCartney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by McCartney.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McCartney content just to control the position here.
Wayne Gracy is trying to escape the mount.
McCartney takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wayne Gracy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McCartney has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McCartney (11) vs (0) Wayne Gracy
McCartney looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy is looking to get to half guard.
McCartney looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wayne Gracy wants to control but McCartney is having none of it.
McCartney controlling the position easily from mount.
Wayne Gracy tries to lock up and control but McCartney gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McCartney content just to control the position here.
Wayne Gracy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McCartney moves into full mount! Wayne Gracy won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: McCartney (14) vs (0) Wayne Gracy
McCartney controlling the position easily from mount.
Wayne Gracy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wayne Gracy is still trying to improve position.
McCartney controlling from the full mount.
McCartney continues to hold on tight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McCartney works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McCartney (17) vs (0) Wayne Gracy
Wayne Gracy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McCartney controlling from mount.
McCartney jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wayne Gracy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McCartney controlling from side mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy prevents McCartney from moving into mount.
Wayne Gracy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCartney is staying tight to Wayne Gracy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCartney tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McCartney controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCartney takes the fight on points by 17 to 0.
As Austin McCartney got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Benny Miles! Frankie Franco! I don't give a shit which of you just won; you're both getting abused on Buzz tonight! In fact, everyone who makes it to the finals is getting told they're terrible and they have no future in grappling. And, to whatever the bum I just ass whopped's name is: ur mum m8.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Wayne Gracy and Demarcus Johnson. Wayne Gracy comes to the cage accompanied by Fingersmith - Pogo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Wayne Gracy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Demarcus Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Wayne Gracy back into the cage.
Wayne Gracy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Wayne Gracy has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wayne Gracy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wayne Gracy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Johnson is looking to defend but Wayne Gracy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Johnson! Wayne Gracy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Johnson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Wayne Gracy! |
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 55
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Wayne Gracy drops Arwana with a big left hand and mounts him. Arwana is in big trouble! #ROC#
Arwana is rocked!
Arwana squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Arwana is still in real trouble! Can Wayne Gracy finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arwana is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've been hearing good reports from Wayne Gracy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wayne Gracy raining down shots from the mount!
Wayne Gracy postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Arwana badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Wayne Gracy around the waist but Wayne Gracy pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Wayne Gracy is the winner by TKO! Wayne Gracy jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Wayne Gracy!
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 51
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Wayne Gracy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Wayne Gracy.
Varga drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wayne Gracy sprawls and moves away.
Wayne Gracy throws a head kick that misses
and Varga counters with a two punch combo.
Wayne Gracy blocks a jab.
Varga connects with a single shot there.
John Wayne Gracy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Wayne Gracy rushes Varga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Varga has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wayne Gracy scores with a shot to the side of Varga's head.
Varga effectively controlling the action here.
Wayne Gracy throws a head punch that misses.
Wayne Gracy working aggressively here.
Wayne Gracy swings wildly with an uppercut but Varga uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Wayne Gracy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Varga can't fight it off and eventually Wayne Gracy manages to take the fight to the floor. Varga looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wayne Gracy's guard. #REVR##T1#
Wayne Gracy trying to strike off his back.
Varga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Varga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Varga showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Wayne Gracy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Varga has picked Wayne Gracy up and slammed him! Wayne Gracy can't keep hold of the triangle and Varga manages to pass to side control!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Varga tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varga landing a few strikes.
Varga scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Varga is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Wayne Gracy is trying to escape and Varga transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Wayne Gracy is forced to tap! Nice work there by Varga! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hundo Varga!
During a confident post fight interview, Hundo Varga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 47
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Wayne Gracy throws an off balance right hand
and Ibu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wayne Gracy thinking.
Wayne Gracy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ibu circles away.
Ibu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wayne Gracy throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ibu connects with a nice cross there... Wayne Gracy is looking wobbly and Ibu recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Wayne Gracy to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Ibu jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Koh Ibu!
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Event:
DFC LV Sin City 21
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Wayne Gracy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGregors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
McGregor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wayne Gracy quickly recovers to half guard.
McGregor prevents Wayne Gracy from standing back up.
Wayne Gracy throws a strike from the bottom but McGregor passes into side control!
McGregor landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Wayne Gracy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
McGregor decides to stand back up. McGregor steps back and let's Wayne Gracy get back to his feet.
Wayne Gracy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've been told by Wayne Gracy's head coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wayne Gracy tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
Wayne Gracy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGregor. #TD2#
Wayne Gracy gets caught flat footed, as McGregor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McGregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wayne Gracy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne Gracy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wayne Gracy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wayne Gracy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
McGregor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wayne Gracy is controlling him.
McGregor looking to control.
Wayne Gracy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wayne Gracy trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
Wayne Gracy throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor wants to sweep here but Wayne Gracy controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wayne Gracy with a nice head shot there.
Wayne Gracy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wayne Gracy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne Gracy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wayne Gracy working some strikes from top position.
Wayne Gracy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wayne Gracy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wayne Gracy working some strikes from top position.
Wayne Gracy connects with a couple of short punches.
Wayne Gracy is working McGregor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Wayne Gracy chips away with some ground and pound.
Wayne Gracy 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.
Wayne Gracy being controlled here momentarily.
McGregor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wayne Gracy is working McGregor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wayne Gracy wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.
Wayne Gracy is in close to McGregor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wayne Gracy connects with a couple of short punches.#T4##SUB#
Wayne Gracy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McGregor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wayne Gracy.
Wayne Gracy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wayne Gracy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wayne Gracy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wayne Gracy throws a big elbow that misses.
Wayne Gracy postures up and lands a big shot to McGregor's brow.
Wayne Gracy works over McGregor with some ground and pound from guard.
Wayne Gracy is working McGregor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wayne Gracy trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
McGregor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne Gracy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
McGregor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wayne Gracy sprawls well initially but McGregor persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Wayne Gracy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
McGregor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wayne Gracy's guard.#ES#
Wayne Gracy wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Wayne Gracy tries to sprawl but McGregor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wayne Gracy is trying to get back to full guard.
Wayne Gracy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGregor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGregor's back!
Wayne Gracy misses with punches from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Wayne Gracy. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Wayne Gracy is punishing McGregor with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB#
Wayne Gracy working for a choke but McGregor is defending well.
Wayne Gracy punches McGregor on the ear. #T1#
McGregor looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wayne Gracy misses with punches from the back.
Wayne Gracy throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Wayne Gracy keeps control of the position as McGregor tries to break free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Wayne Gracy.
Wayne Gracy misses with an elbow to the head. #T2#
McGregor rolls, trying to escape but Wayne Gracy keeps control of the position.
John Wayne Gracy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Even with his hooks in, Wayne Gracy manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Wayne Gracy lands with a hammerfist to the side of McGregor's head.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
McGregor showing good submission defense here.
McGregor trying to get back to his feet but Wayne Gracy is in full control for now.
Wayne Gracy cracks McGregor with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing McGregor from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#T3#
Wayne Gracy is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Wayne Gracy gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Wayne Gracy gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Wayne Gracy apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Wayne Gracy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne Gracy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGregor counters with a two punch combo.
Wayne Gracy misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
McGregor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wayne Gracy gets full guard.
Wayne Gracy lands a decent shot there.
McGregor wants to pass the guard but Wayne Gracy is keeping the position.#SUB#
McGregor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wayne Gracy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGregor has managed to get both his arms back between Wayne Gracy's legs - danger averted.
Wayne Gracy trying to keep a closed guard but McGregor is proving a slippery customer.
Wayne Gracy throws a couple of heel strikes.
#T4##SUB#
Wayne Gracy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
McGregor stands up and waves to Wayne Gracy to follow him.
Wayne Gracy misses the shot to the body.
McGregor scores with a head kick.
#TD2#
McGregor dives in and scores a takedown into Wayne Gracy's guard.#SUB#
Wayne Gracy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGregor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGregor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGregor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wayne Gracy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McGregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wayne Gracy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne Gracy dominated that second round.
That's time! Wayne Gracy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
McGregor scores with a three punch combo!
Bruce McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
McGregor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wayne Gracy quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Wayne Gracy manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Wayne Gracy rushes McGregor and presses him up against the cage.
Wayne Gracy lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGregor's coach down at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McGregor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Wayne Gracy pulls guard. #ES#
Wayne Gracy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
McGregor clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
McGregor has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wayne Gracy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Wayne Gracy manages to stand up with McGregor still on his back. Eventually McGregor drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
McGregor shoots in and gets a takedown into Wayne Gracy's guard.#T1#
Wayne Gracy throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
McGregor with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Wayne Gracy pushes a forearm under McGregor's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McGregor is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Wayne Gracy!
Bruce McGregor was interviewed post fight and said 'I just need to get back in the gym and train harder .. I promise you will see me again real soon '.
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Event:
DFC Sin City 14
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Kumaran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wayne Gracy.
As Wayne Gracy backs off Kumaran throws a huge counter combo but Wayne Gracy manages to avoid it all.
Kumaran scores with a head kick. Wayne Gracy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wayne Gracy connects with a single shot there.
Wayne Gracy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kumaran defending well as Wayne Gracy loads up on a big left hand.
Kumaran is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kumaran avoids the body shot from Wayne Gracy.
As Wayne Gracy backs off Kumaran throws a huge counter combo but Wayne Gracy manages to avoid it all.
Wayne Gracy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kumaran in his tracks.
Wayne Gracy fails to land the takedown.
Wayne Gracy misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Kumaran counters with a left and a right that hurts Wayne Gracy! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Kumaran jumps into full mount! #ROC2#
Wayne Gracy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne Gracy throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Oh Wayne Gracy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wayne Gracy is looking to improve his position but Kumaran isn't that keen on the idea.
Wayne Gracy seems to have got his legs back now.
Wayne Gracy tries to hold on but Kumaran postures up.
Wayne Gracy is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Wayne Gracy tries to hold on but Kumaran postures up.
Wayne Gracy is desperately trying to improve his position but Kumaran has a good base and remains in mount.
Wayne Gracy is working hard here to advance position.
Wayne Gracy tries to hold on but Kumaran pushes him away.
Wayne Gracy swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Wayne Gracy regains half guard.
Wayne Gracy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Wayne Gracy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kumaran pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Wayne Gracy with the active half guard here but Kumaran passes nicely into side control.
Wayne Gracy is trying to improve his position.
Wayne Gracy struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Kumaran has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
Wayne Gracy misses with a double jab.
Wayne Gracy throws a sloppy head kick and Kumaran moves out of range easily.
Kumaran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Wayne Gracy clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Wayne Gracy gets control of Kumaran's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wayne Gracy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wayne Gracy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Kumaran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wayne Gracy is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Wayne Gracy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Wayne Gracy looking to control.
Wayne Gracy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wayne Gracy looking for a sweep. Not yet Wayne Gracy, not yet.
Kumaran really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wayne Gracy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wayne Gracy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wayne Gracy looking to control.
Wayne Gracy striking off his back but it's not causing Kumaran any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne Gracy punching to the body, from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kumaran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pranav Kumaran will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kumaran misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Wayne Gracy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wayne Gracy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wayne Gracy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kumaran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Wayne Gracy gets to his feet - Kumaran follows without any prompting.
Kumaran takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wayne Gracy throws a body punch but Kumaran moves out of range.
Pranav Kumaran seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Kumaran closes the distance and clinches.
Wayne Gracy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wayne Gracy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kumaran backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kumaran just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wayne Gracy's brow.
A nice left hand lands by Wayne Gracy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne Gracy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kumaran uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Wayne Gracy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kumaran throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wayne Gracy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Kumaran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Kumaran instigates a clinch.
Wayne Gracy lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Wayne Gracy breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Kumaran clinches.
Wayne Gracy tries to pull guard but Kumaran won't allow it.
Wayne Gracy scores a nice knee to the body.
#T2#
Wayne Gracy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kumaran creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wayne Gracy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wayne Gracy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kumaran walks away with a smile on his face. Wayne Gracy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wayne Gracy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kumaran circles away quickly and effectively.
Kumaran is looking for the big counter here.
Wayne Gracy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wayne Gracy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Kumaran.#CL2#
Kumaran moves into range and clinches up with Wayne Gracy.
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!
Wayne Gracy jumps guard but Kumaran stands there with Wayne Gracy around his waist. Wayne Gracy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
John Wayne Gracy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wayne Gracy tries to land knees in the clinch but Kumaran avoids the damage to the body.
Kumaran blocking some punches.
#T3#
Wayne Gracy tries to pull guard but Kumaran holds him up against the cage and eventually Wayne Gracy drops back down to his feet.
Wayne Gracy lands with a light punch inside.
Wayne Gracy has Kumaran pressed against the cage.
Wayne Gracy tries to pull guard but Kumaran won't allow it.
#BC2#
Kumaran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kumaran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kumaran plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kumaran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kumaran throws a head kick but Wayne Gracy moves out of range.
#CL#
Wayne Gracy clinches up against the cage.
Wayne Gracy has Kumaran pressed against the cage.
#T4#
Kumaran pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wayne Gracy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wayne Gracy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wayne Gracy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wayne Gracy throws a head punch that misses.
Wayne Gracy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wayne Gracy working aggressively here.
#BC#
Wayne Gracy breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Kumaran instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne Gracy goes for a takedown attempt but Kumaran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne Gracy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Wayne Gracy throws a combination that misses
and Kumaran counters with a series of strikes. Wayne Gracy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wayne Gracy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kumaran is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wayne Gracy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wayne Gracy throws a shot from downtown. Kumaran moves away and avoids it.
Pranav Kumaran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wayne Gracy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Wayne Gracy misses.
Kumaran throws a sloppy head kick and Wayne Gracy moves out of range easily.
Wayne Gracy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Wayne Gracy misses.
Wayne Gracy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kumaran swats away the attempt to clinch by Wayne Gracy.#CL#
Wayne Gracy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kumaran, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kumaran dodges an elbow strike from Wayne Gracy.
#T1#
Wayne Gracy blocks an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Wayne Gracy.
Wayne Gracy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kumaran up against the cage.
Kumaran blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Wayne Gracy.
Wayne Gracy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wayne Gracy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wayne Gracy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wayne Gracy stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wayne Gracy.
Wayne Gracy tries to break free but Kumaran pushes him back against the cage.
Wayne Gracy lands a nice elbow.
Wayne Gracy wants to take the fight to the mat but Kumaran manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kumaran throws an elbow but it misses.
Kumaran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Wayne Gracy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wayne Gracy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wayne Gracy looking to control.
#SUB#
Kumaran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wayne Gracy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kumaran has managed to get both his arms back between Wayne Gracy's legs - danger averted.
Wayne Gracy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kumaran is controlling him. #T3#
Wayne Gracy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kumaran is one step ahead there. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Wayne Gracy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kumaran creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Kumaran breaks from the clinch.
Wayne Gracy has his takedown stuffed
and Kumaran counters with a left and a right that stings Wayne Gracy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wayne Gracy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Kumaran tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Kumaran clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Wayne Gracy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kumaran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wayne Gracy.
Kumaran throws a counter combo.#CL#
Wayne Gracy closes the distance and clinches.
Wayne Gracy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Wayne Gracy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kumaran misses with a head 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!
Kumaran moves out of range of the strikes.
Kumaran slips a jab from Wayne Gracy.#CL2#
Kumaran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wayne Gracy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kumaran gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Wayne Gracy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wayne Gracy 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wayne Gracy!
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