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Event:
RFL-71
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Coffie misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie moves out of range as Coffie strikes.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coffie throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Coffie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Coffie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Coffie stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Coffie tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Coffie's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Coffie wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling the position.
Coffie prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Coffie wants to stand but Gracie has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Coffie is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to control but Coffie is keeping busy.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Coffie pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Coffie is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Coffie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coffie is one step ahead there.
Coffie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Coffie misses with a hook.#T3#
Coffie throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gracie! But no joy.
Coffie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanka Coffie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coffie throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Coffie misses.
Gracie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gracie takes a swing at Coffie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coffie throws out the jab.
Gracie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Coffie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Coffie misses with a jab, cross combination.
That kick from Coffie tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Coffie.
A nice side step and Gracie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Coffie throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coffie.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Coffie measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Gracie! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Sanka Coffie!
Sanka Coffie made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Event:
RFL-67 Gusmao Vs. 3000
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Eta Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracie misses the jab.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Knox shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Gracie takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Knox sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Gracie bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eta Knox!
After winning the bout, Eta Knox 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:
RFLFN-1
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Baier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baier.
Baier throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Baier tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baier keeps working.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Gracie is pressing down on Baier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baier is holding on for now.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Baier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Baier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Baier is not content to let Gracie control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Gracie wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Baier not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Baier wants to finish this one by submission but Gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Baier.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Baier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baier dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Baier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baier has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baier looking to pass the guard. #T4#
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. #REVB#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Baier defending well.
Baier wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baier works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Baier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Baier pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Baier misses the jab.
Baier takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baier is trying to control but can't.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baier wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looks to land a strike but Baier avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Baier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Baier looking to pass the guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baier is one step ahead there.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Baier from standing up.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Baier manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB#
Baier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie regains half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Baier 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.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Baier postures up.
Baier won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Baier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Baier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Baier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baier works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Baier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baier has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie has control of Baier's left arm, preventing Baier from doing any damage.
Baier advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baier passes to side control.
Gracie tries to bench press Baier off him but Baier keeps the position. #T4#
Gracie struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Baier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Baier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Baier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Christian Baier will probably get the nod.
That's time! Baier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie 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.
#SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baier is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Baier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Rodrigo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Baier has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gracie trying to control the action but Baier just sinks the hooks in.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Baier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Baier seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Baier wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baier prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baier pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Gracie trying to hold on to Baier's head to control him but Baier postures up.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Baier from controlling successfully.
Baier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Baier pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie controlling Baier's posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baier throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baier defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baier throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baier won't be happy with that.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Baier taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Gracie!
Rodrigo Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
NJMMA XS 13
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sure.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sure throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Sure throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sure won't be happy with that.
Sure is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Gracie is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sure looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gracie gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sure is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gracie lets go of the hold and Sure can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Gracie!
Our winner, Rodrigo Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
NJMMA 68
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blount tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blount to the ground. Blount escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blount looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blount misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blount manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Blount controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself. #SUB2#
Blount is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blount swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie cracks Blount with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1##SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blount, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blount knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Blount's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blount gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Blount's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Blount. #ES2#
Blount bucks up and throws Gracie to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blaze Blount seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Blount thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it #TD#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Gracie trying to control the action but Blount is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie trying to control the action but Blount is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Blount is defending well.
Check out the look on Gracie's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blount is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Blount is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Blount is defending well. #SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blount, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Blount tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Blount rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Blount! #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blount can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blount wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#SUB#
Blount is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Blount is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Blount is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodrigo Gracie!
Rodrigo Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Torcida 43 - Breed Vs Chandler
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Munday.#CL#
Munday clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Gracie jumps guard and drags Munday to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Munday is proving a slippery customer.
Munday wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Munday to get to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Munday is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Munday is controlling well.
#SUB#
Munday is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Munday is looking for a kimura here.
#T1##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Munday postures up.
Gracie tries to roll over but Munday keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is not content to let Munday control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Munday is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Munday is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Munday to get the leverage. #SUB#
Munday is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Munday eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Munday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Munday is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Gracie tries to roll over but Munday keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Munday is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Munday. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Munday pulls his head out easily.
Munday is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Munday is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munday trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Munday defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Munday doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Munday manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Munday trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Munday passes into half guard.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Munday dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Munday displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
An attempted straight right counter from Munday misses the target.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Munday circles away easily
and Munday counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie shoots in but Munday avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mickey Munday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Gracie.
Munday jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Munday misses with a straight left.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Munday sprawls well.
Munday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Munday missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Munday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie moves out of range as Munday strikes.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Munday tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Munday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Munday misses with an uppercut.
Munday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Munday sprawls well.
Munday cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Munday! Gracie is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Munday!
An out of breath Mickey Munday thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Torcida 37- Snowdon Vs Calvero
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Beaubois is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Beaubois's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Beaubois looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Gracie!
A relieved looking Rodrigo Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Torcida 32 - Cheem Vs Jacobs
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Baier's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Baier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Baier keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Baier looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Baier is retaining full guard.
Baier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Baier looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Baier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie 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.
#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Baier defends the submission attempt.
Baier is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Baier is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard. #T2#
Baier is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baier is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
Baier tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Baier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baier trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Baier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baier has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Baier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie! #REVB##SUB2#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baier is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gracie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Baier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baier regains half guard.
Baier tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Baier moves into full guard.
#T4##SUB#
Baier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#SUB#
Baier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie passes Baier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Baier moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Baier working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Gracie shoots in and bounces Baier off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Baier looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Rodrigo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Baier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Baier blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier controlling the position.#SUB#
Baier looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Baier trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baier is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Baier moves into full guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Baier.
Gracie passes Baier's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Baier tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Baier trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
#SUB#
Baier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Baier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Baier is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baier tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baier works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie trying to control but Baier is working from the bottom.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Baier.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Baier.
Gracie trying to control but Baier is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Baier has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gracie doesn't defend quickly enough and Baier has managed to lock this one up! Can Gracie escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Baier on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Christian Baier!
A victorious Christian Baier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Torcida 29 - Payne Vs Knuckles
Date: May 06, 2018 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stronghold counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Stronghold is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stronghold wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie trying to control the action but Stronghold is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stronghold sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Stronghold is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Gracie lands a heavy elbow.
Stronghold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Stronghold is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Stronghold frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie won't let Stronghold get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB#
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Stronghold doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Stronghold defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie. #SUB#
Gracie has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Stronghold is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Gracie!
After winning the bout, Rodrigo Gracie 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 21 (135lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodrigo Gracie (ranked 7363 p4p, 286 weight class) and Demian Azevedo (ranked 6175 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rodrigo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Demian Azevedo!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Azevedo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Azevedo pinned against the cage. Azevedo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie sets himself, and Azevedo steps forward looking for the clinch! Gracie avoids it this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Azevedo.
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (4) vs (0) Azevedo
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Azevedo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Azevedo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (2) Azevedo
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azevedo is aware though and is defending well.
Azevedo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Azevedo pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie tries to roll over but Azevedo keeps him under control.
Azevedo is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Azevedo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Azevedo slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Azevedo wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Gracie wants to control the action here but instead Azevedo manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (5) Azevedo
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is not content to let Azevedo control the position.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (8) Azevedo
Azevedo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Azevedo trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Azevedo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (11) Azevedo
Azevedo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Azevedo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie prevents Azevedo from taking his back.
Azevedo keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie tries to hold on but Azevedo pushes him away.
Azevedo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Azevedo tries to pass.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Azevedo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Azevedo has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Azevedo wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie 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.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Azevedo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Azevedo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Azevedo pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Azevedo on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Azevedo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (14) Azevedo
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie won't allow Azevedo to pass to mount.
Azevedo trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie wants to control but Azevedo is keeping busy.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Azevedo has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie wants to control the action here but instead Azevedo manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (17) Azevedo
Azevedo avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Azevedo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Azevedo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to reverse the position but instead Azevedo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (4) vs (20) Azevedo
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to roll but Azevedo sticks to his back.
Azevedo sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Gracie taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Demian Azevedo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Jorgensen scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Jorgensen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jorgensen is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Jorgensen postures up.
Jorgensen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gracie on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gracie tries to get out of the position.
Jorgensen is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jorgensen distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jorgensen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jorgensen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jorgensen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jorgensen arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gracie's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Demetrious Jorgensen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie working away.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jorgensen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jorgensen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jorgensen is controlling Gracie's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jorgensen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jorgensen keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #T1#
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Jorgensen.#SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jorgensen controlling the position.#SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to improve position, pressing down on Jorgensen's thigh with his hand. Jorgensen seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Gracie paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Gracie's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Jorgensen picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Demetrious Jorgensen!
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodrigo Gracie (ranked 4986 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nando Vasquez (ranked 8020 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rodrigo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Nando Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vasquez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Vasquez
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vasquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (2) vs (4) Vasquez
Gracie tries to roll but Vasquez sticks to his back.
Vasquez avoiding Gracie 's attempts to control his hands.
Vasquez is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie trying to control the hands but Vasquez breaks the grip.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Vasquez gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control.
Vasquez keeps control of the position easily here as Gracie tries to buck him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Vasquez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vasquez's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (4) Vasquez
Vasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (4) Vasquez
Vasquez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Vasquez is defending well.
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Vasquez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (6) Vasquez
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gracie tries to get out of the position.
Gracie working for a triangle but Vasquez defends it easily.
Vasquez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Vasquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to roll over but Vasquez keeps him under control.
Gracie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at AREA 51, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gracie has a hand on Vasquez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vasquez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (9) Vasquez
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasquez controlling his opponent.
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Vasquez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Vasquez controlling from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Vasquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Vasquez content just to control the position here.
Vasquez prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Vasquez moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (7) vs (12) Vasquez
Gracie is in bad spot here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Vasquez gets his hands free.
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gracie trying to control the position but Vasquez manages to sink in the hooks.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Vasquez is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Vasquez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vasquez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (9) vs (12) Vasquez
Vasquez controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vasquez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (9) vs (14) Vasquez
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Vasquez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (9) vs (17) Vasquez
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Vasquez just content to control the position.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vasquez just content to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control Vasquez's posture but Vasquez avoids it.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vasquez pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vasquez in particular looking to stall.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Vasquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vasquez pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vasquez has picked Gracie up and slammed him! Gracie can't keep hold of the triangle and Vasquez manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (9) vs (20) Vasquez
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vasquez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gracie's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Vasquez is controlling well.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Vasquez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but Vasquez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (9) vs (23) Vasquez
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie wants to hold on but Vasquez pushes him away.
Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (9) vs (26) Vasquez
A bit of a pause in the action here. Vasquez controlling the positon.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Vasquez controlling from the back.
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Vasquez has good solid back control here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
Vasquez controlling from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasquez wins on points by 26 to 9.
An out of breath Nando Vasquez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2018 |
#R1#
A low kick from Silva is predictable there #TD#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Gracie trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Silva tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Gracie maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Silva could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gracie has cracked it and Silva is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Gracie!
A relieved looking Rodrigo Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Pretorius throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie prevents Pretorius from improving his position.
Pretorius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie 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.
#SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pretorius is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1##SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pretorius is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pretorius defending well though.
Pretorius is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Pretorius takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pretorius can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pretorius is looking to escape.
Gracie controlling from mount. #SUB#
Pretorius is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Gracie locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Pretorius is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Gracie!
After winning the bout, Rodrigo Gracie 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Young shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Gracie has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Young doesn't defend quickly enough and Gracie has managed to lock this one up! Can Young escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gracie on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodrigo Gracie!
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