Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2022

#R1#
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gracie digs a good hook to Murray's body.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gracie duly obliges.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murray closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Murray is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position.
Murray is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Murray is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie trying to control the action but Murray is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murray gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Murray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murray sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murray has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Murray wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murray is keeping the position for now.
Murray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Murray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie won't allow Murray to sweep him here.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Murray is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murray defends it well. #SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murray wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well. #SUB#
Murray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Murray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
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 trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murray's head.
Murray is trying to get back to full guard.
Murray is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracie jumps into side control!
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Murray!#SUB2#
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Murray defends it well.
Murray really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar but Murray turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Murray.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murray tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murray.
Murray tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Micah Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A nice combination there by Gracie.
Murray doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie connects with a leg kick.
Gracie catches Murray with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murray has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gracie.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Murray looks to clinch
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murray thinking.
Nice body kick from Gracie.
Gracie feints and then cracks Murray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murray down.
Mateus Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murray moves to clinch but Gracie breaks away
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murray is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Murray wants to sweep but Gracie has passed to side control!
Murray is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Murray is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Murray is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Murray is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie is staying tight to Murray's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Murray manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Murray is working for an americana but Gracie has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Murray was thinking about the submission.
Murray is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Murray is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murray manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Murray's guard. #SUB#
Murray is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Gracie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murray's head.
Gracie trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Murray wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Murray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gracie is pushing down on Murray's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murray is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Murray looking for submissions off his back.
Murray tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #T4#
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie stalling. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murray is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Murray is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Murray wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Murray tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gracie duly obliges.
Murray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murray tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Murray is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray moves to clinch but Gracie breaks away
and Gracie counters with a big right hand! Oh Murray is in trouble here! Gracie follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateus Gracie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2022

#R1#
Gracie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kaituu drops his hands momentarily and Gracie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kaituu misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left and a right from Gracie both land. Nice combination. #TD#
Gracie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kaituu to the ground. Gracie is now in Kaituu's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kaituu's head.
Kaituu wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kaituu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaituu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Kaituu's legs - danger averted.
Gracie 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.#T1##SUB2#
Kaituu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie is working Kaituu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kaituu looking to control.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Kaituu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kaituu looking for submissions off his back.
Kaituu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Kaituu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into side control.
Gracie is putting a hurting on Kaituu here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3##SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kaituu is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kaituu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie cracks Kaituu with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kaituu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kaituu is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #T4#
Gracie works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gracie controlling the position.
Kaituu gets back to half guard.
Kaituu tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kaituu is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Gracie has latched onto it... Big trouble! Gracie pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Kaituu is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mateus Gracie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rambo tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Rambo can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie trying to control the action but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Gracie advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rambo is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Rambo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rambo wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Rambo defends the submission attempt.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rambo is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Rambo is having none of it.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Rambo defends it.
Rambo gets full guard.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie is pushing down on Rambo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rambo is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rambo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rambo's head.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Rambo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Rambo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mateus Gracie!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 115
Date: Feb 02, 2022

#R1#
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Maeda.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maeda counters with a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maeda or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie, which made it look bad.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie looks winded!#CL#
Maeda pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Maeda has hold of one of Gracie's legs. Gracie is fighting the takedown attempt but Maeda gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maeda.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Maeda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Maeda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Maeda has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maeda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maeda is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maeda wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Maeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maeda is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well. #T2#
Maeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
Maeda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maeda in particular looking to stall.
Maeda wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maeda.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Maeda sits in half guard. #SUB#
Maeda is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Maeda trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice body punch from Maeda. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Maeda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maeda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maeda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T4#
Maeda advances position into side control!
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Maeda's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Maeda tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Maeda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maeda controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Maeda dominated that round.
That's time! Maeda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Maeda moved out of range nicely.
Maeda lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maeda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Maeda as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Gracie misses.
A little feinted left hand from Maeda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Maeda.
Maeda goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Maeda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maeda tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
Maeda working hard to break the clinch.
Maeda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maeda lands with a right to the head.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maeda is defending well.
Maeda is working Gracie over against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maeda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow. #T1##BC#
Maeda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mateus Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maeda misses with a series of wild punches.
Maeda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maeda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Maeda, which made it look bad.
Maeda lands a jab-cross combination.
Maeda dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Maeda's head and hops out.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Maeda is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Maeda has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Maeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie won't allow Maeda to sweep him here.
Maeda working a defensive guard here.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maeda is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Maeda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Maeda.
Maeda working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Maeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Maeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Maeda trying to control but Gracie postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Maeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Maeda actively working from the bottom here.
Maeda moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Maeda dominated that second round.
That's time! Maeda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Maeda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Maeda catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thomas Maeda is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Maeda throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maeda closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Maeda pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Maeda dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Maeda's head and hops out.
Gracie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maeda.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Maeda misses with the combination.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Maeda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No joy there for Maeda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maeda.
Gracie stuns Maeda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maeda swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Maeda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Maeda fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Gracie.
Maeda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maeda.
Gracie with a nice cross.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maeda with a hook.
Maeda misses with a wild combination.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maeda.
Maeda looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Maeda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Maeda finish him?
Maeda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda swinging wildly here.
Gracie tries to land a front kick but Maeda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maeda is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Maeda moves out of range.
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thomas Maeda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maeda throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Maeda throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.#TD#
Maeda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Maeda is now in Gracie's guard.
Maeda is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maeda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maeda advances position into side control!
Maeda lands a nice forearm strike.
Gracie taking a bit of punishment here - Maeda scoring with strikes. #T3#
Check out the look on Maeda's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Thomas Maeda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Maeda is chipping away with strikes. #SUB#
Maeda tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Maeda controlling the position from side mount.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Maeda keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Maeda has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie!
Maeda connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Maeda landing shots from mount.
Maeda lands a couple of good shots and Gracie has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Maeda is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Maeda biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB#
Maeda looking for the choke from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gracie covers up after that shot from Maeda. #SUB#
Maeda looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Maeda will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gracie covers up after that shot from Maeda.
Thomas Maeda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Gracie grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Maeda landing with strikes.
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Maeda scores with strikes from the back.
Gracie tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Maeda seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Maeda has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maeda lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Maeda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maeda 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Maeda!
After the big win, Thomas Maeda made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kore Fight Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 107
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Boesku shoots in but no luck this time.
Boesku takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Boesku shoots in.
Boesku has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Boesku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boesku blocks the body kick.
Boesku dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Boesku's head and hops out.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Boesku darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boesku trying to advance position but Gracie counters by regaining guard.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Boesku seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boesku 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.#SUB#
Boesku drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boesku has Gracie in his guard.#REVB#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Boesku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Boesku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie trying to control but Boesku is working from the bottom.
Boesku is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Boesku has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Boesku.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boesku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Gracie pulls Boesku in close to his closed guard and prevents Boesku from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boesku trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T3#
Boesku is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Boesku 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#
Boesku is trying to get back to half guard.
Boesku gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Boesku's head. #T4#
Boesku keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boesku has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie trying to control from Boesku's half guard. Boesku has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Boesku keeps moving.
Boesku has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boesku is on top in guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boesku trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mateus Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Boesku shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boesku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boesku's head backwards.
Boesku has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boesku defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Boesku closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Boesku is working for a submission of some sort.
Boesku is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku stalling.
Roman Boesku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Gracie controlling the position.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Boesku is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boesku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boesku fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Boesku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
Boesku moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Boesku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Boesku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Boesku is out of range.
Boesku tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gracie defends well and Boesku ends up having to push Gracie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boesku drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracie pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3#
Boesku fails to land the takedown.
Boesku shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mateus Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie scores with a punch to the head.
Gracie scores with a nice body kick.
Boesku moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
Mateus Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie pushes Boesku away with a front kick.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Boesku avoids nicely.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie leaves Boesku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Boesku decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.#SUB#
Boesku drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boesku has Gracie in his guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boesku trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Boesku keeps moving.
Boesku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boesku in particular looking to stall.
Gracie is not content to let Boesku control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boesku not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Gracie's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boesku shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie clobbers Boesku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boesku goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Boesku can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Boesku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boesku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gracie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gracie has picked Boesku up - he's going for a ride! Gracie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boesku's head.
Boesku wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie wants to control but Boesku is keeping him busy. #T1#
Boesku trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie is trying to control. Boesku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boesku moves into full guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Boesku.
Boesku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie trying to control but Boesku is working from the bottom.
Boesku managing to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boesku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Boesku trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boesku tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Boesku wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Boesku wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Boesku wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Boesku tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boesku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Roman Boesku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie trying to hold on to Boesku's head to control him but Boesku postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Boesku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boesku ducks right into an uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boesku.#T4#
Gracie misses the jab.
No luck for Boesku with that takedown attempt.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Boesku slips the punch.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Boesku avoids nicely.
Boesku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boesku fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boesku eats them both and turns towards Gracie to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boesku takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boesku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Boesku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie lands with an uppercut that bounces Boesku off the cage and back into range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boesku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boesku is defended easily by Gracie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateus Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateus Gracie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2021

#R1#
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Nastula's ribs.
Gracie lands a body shot.
Nastula slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nastula's head backwards.
Nastula swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie lands a big right hook! Nastula looks hurt but is still standing! Gracie lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Nastula falls down and Gracie dives in with a huge hammer fist! Nastula's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Gracie runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mateus Gracie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2021

#R1#
Nastula blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nastula's sensitive parts.
Gracie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nastula moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gracie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gracie lands a front kick.
Gracie feints a jab promting Nastula to slip. Gracie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nastula slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mateus Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nastula avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie thuds his shin into the meat of Nastula's side.
Nastula takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gracie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nastula's hands.
A nice leg kick from Gracie, right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gracie.
Gracie scores with a jab.
Gracie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nastula tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Nastula's ribs.#T1#
Nastula takes one to the chin there.
Gracie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie checks a low kick from Nastula.
Gracie stalks Nastula and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nastula's face. Nastula staggers backwards, shaken.
Gracie lands a head kick!
Gracie lands a leg kick that knocks Nastula off balance momentarily.
Gracie scores with a push kick.
Nastula takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gracie!
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nastula on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Nastula on that attempt.
Gracie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie thows a body kick. Nastula tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gracie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nastula under the eye.
Mateus Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Nastula 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gracie stalks Nastula and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nastula's face. Nastula staggers backwards, shaken.
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nastula. That did some damage!
Nastula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nastula if he has to take too many more of those.
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Nastula, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nastula dives in for a single leg takedown but Gracie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mateus Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Nastula.
Gracie lands the left hand.
Nastula walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Gracie lands with an uppercut that bounces Nastula off the cage and back into range.
Nastula fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Nastula's belly button to the back.
Gracie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice body kick from Gracie.#T3#
Nastula takes one to the chin there.
Nastula darts in looking for a takedown but Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Nastula into the cage.
Gracie lands a jab.
Nastula is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gracie.
Gracie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nastula back to the cage. Gracie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie scores with a nice strike.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
Nastula has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gracie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie lands a jab.
Nastula is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nastula looks winded!
Gracie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gracie.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nastula.
Gracie throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Nastula's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Gracie lands a lovely overhand right.
Nastula on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gracie. That's going to slow Nastula down.
Gracie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nastula shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
Gracie throws a one two combo.
Nastula takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gracie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nastula in his tracks.
Nice shot by Gracie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gracie lands a jab.
Gracie throws a one two combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nastula tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nastula somewhat.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
Gracie scores with a one two! Nastula had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nastula wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nastula.
Mateus Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nastula's head.
Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nastula's head.
Nastula sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Gracie throws a right and a left that Nastula avoids nicely.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nastula shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nastula has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nastula dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Nastula's head and hops out.
Nice uppercut lands for Gracie. That snapped Nastula's head back.
Gracie lands the left hand.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Gracie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nastula tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
Nastula tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nastula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nastula on the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Gracie.
Gracie lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nastula is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gracie is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nastula.
Gracie digs a good hook to Nastula's body.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gracie duly obliges. #T2#
Gracie tests Nastula's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for Gracie.
Nastula's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
Nice uppercut there from Gracie.
Gracie lunges at Nastula with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nastula's hand.
Gracie lands a lovely overhand right.
Nastula shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mateus Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Nastula.
Gracie jabs Nastula to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nastula will feel that in the morning.
Gracie throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nastula is breathing heavily.
Gracie throws a head kick that half lands.
Gracie scores with the left hand. Nastula knows he should have avoided that one.
Donk. Gracie catches Nastula right on the button with a cross.
Gracie lands a jab to the head.
Gracie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Gracie feints a jab promting Nastula to slip. Gracie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nastula slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nastula takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nastula tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie feints a jab promting Nastula to slip. Gracie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nastula slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gracie lands a jab to the head.
Nastula takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Nastula's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nastula tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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 bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nastula's head.
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mateus Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nastula drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gracie scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gracie works the jab nicely.#T4#
Gracie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nastula at a distance.
Nastula tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gracie defends well and Nastula ends up having to push Gracie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Nastula with that takedown attempt.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch lands to the side of Nastula 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nastula takes a step back to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick from Gracie lands but Nastula takes it in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus Gracie dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nastula needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Jab from Gracie.
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie throws a front kick that sends Nastula stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nastula has time to react.
Nastula tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nastula somewhat.
Gracie scores with a jab. Nastula acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gracie.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nastula can do to turn this around?
Gracie works over Nastula's head and body with a nice combination.
Gracie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nastula has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nastula has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Gracie feints and then cracks Nastula's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nastula down.
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
Gracie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nastula rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nastula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gracie scores with a kick to the body.
Nastula on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab from Gracie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nastula backs up against the cage.
Gracie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gracie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nastula shoots in but no luck this time.
Mateus Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Nastula.#T2#
Nastula steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gracie. That one must have hurt.
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Nastula seems unphased.
Nastula is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie lands with a hook. Nastula tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie connects with the punch.
Gracie works the jab nicely.
Gracie connects with the punch.
Nastula takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot by Gracie.
Gracie lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#Nastula is rocked!
Nastula looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
Gracie throws a combination. Nastula tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nastula is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him?#T3#
Gracie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nastula seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gracie tests Nastula's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie dips to his left and cracks Nastula with an uppercut!
Gracie scores with a nice body kick.
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nastula at a distance.
Gracie thuds his shin into the meat of Nastula's side.
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Nastula. Nastula gets slowly back to his feet.
Nastula tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gracie.
Gracie looks to land a combination. Nastula sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
Gracie lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gracie scores with a sloppy right hand. Nastula should have avoided that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Nastula on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Gracie scores with a punch to the head.
Gracie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nastulas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A left and a right from Gracie both land. Nice combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gracie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nastula on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Nastula avoids nicely.
Nastula shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pawel Nastula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie jabs at Nastula's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateus Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateus Gracie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Valdez scores with a punch to the head.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land.
Valdez misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Gracie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gracie trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Valdez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valdez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Valdez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valdez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Gracie trying to control but Valdez is working from the bottom.
Valdez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Valdez pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie prevents Valdez from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Valdez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valdez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Valdez lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Valdez swinging wildly here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice combination there by Gracie.
Valdez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gracie throws a hook but Valdez blocks it.
DeMario Valdez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valdez moves out of range of the strikes.
Valdez scores with a body shot.
Valdez throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Valdez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Valdez throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Valdez dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Valdez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Valdez throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Valdez moves to clinch but Gracie breaks away
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Valdez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Valdez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valdez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valdez misses with a looping left.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Gracie slams his shin into Valdez's torso.
Valdez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie lands an overhand right.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and Valdez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Valdez misses with a straight right.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie digs a good body shot into Valdez's ribs.
Gracie throws a wild body kick that Valdez sees coming a mile off.
Gracie with a nice calf kick.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Valdez moved out of range nicely.
Valdez cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valdez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Good leg kick by Valdez.
Valdez throws a combination that misses
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valdez throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valdez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valdez.
Gracie throws a hook but Valdez blocks it.
Gracie with the inside leg kick.
A head kick from Valdez lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Gracie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valdezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Valdez throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valdez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Valdez moves away and avoids it.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
Valdez throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Valdez's shoulder, as Valdez tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Valdez misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that DeMario Valdez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Valdez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdez.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Valdez.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valdez.
Valdez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valdez connects with a looping right hand.
Valdez lands a head shot.
Valdez misses with the combination.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Valdez moved away.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Valdez, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Valdez against the cage but Valdez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Mateus Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valdez throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valdez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Valdez tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valdez.
Valdez misses with a straight right.
Gracie lands with a slapping head kick.
Valdez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeMario Valdez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valdez scores with a punch to the head.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
DeMario Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateus Gracie.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez tries to clinch up.
Valdez tries a head kick but it misses.
Valdez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
It looked like Valdez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valdez swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Good exchange - Gracie coming out on top.
Valdez moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Valdez connects with the punch.
Valdez is looking to land body kicks.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.#CL#
Valdez has managed to clinch.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valdez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valdez.#T3#
Gracie misses with a takedown
letting Valdez counter with a right hand.
Valdez tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Valdez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Gracie.#TD2#
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Valdez has one foot on Gracie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Gracie misses with a straight left. #CL#
Valdez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Valdez can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Valdez misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valdez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie jumps guard but Valdez stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Valdez misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valdez throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeMario Valdez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Valdez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valdez can pounce on him.
Valdez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Valdez tries to counter by clinching up but Gracie breaks away and moves out of range.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valdez.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Valdez.#CL#
Valdez moves into the clinch successfully.
Valdez misses with the head strike.
Valdez misses with some punches.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valdez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action. #T1#
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Valdez.
Valdez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Valdez.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Valdez.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Valdez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valdez pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Valdez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
DeMario Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateus Gracie.
Valdez blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Valdez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valdez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Valdez lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
Valdez takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie lands with a cross.
Valdez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Valdez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valdez lands a head shot.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Valdez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valdez. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie punishes Valdez's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Valdez lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valdez's waist but Valdez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Valdez lands an overhand right.
Valdez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Valdez connects with a body shot.
Valdez misses with a two punch combination.
Valdez defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Valdez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valdez misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Valdez's guard.
Valdez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie prevents Valdez from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Valdez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Valdez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is pulling down on Valdez's head to control his posture.
Mateus Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valdez is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeMario Valdez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valdez 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeMario Valdez!
After winning the bout, DeMario Valdez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 842 Bathory vs. Egyptian 2
Date: Oct 17, 2021

#R1#
Bandini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bandini throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Bandini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bandini connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Gracie throws a hook but Bandini blocks it.
Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bandini lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie tries to bum rush Bandini with a series of wild strikes but Bandini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bandini throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gracie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gracie slips a jab from Bandini.
Bandini is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Bandini finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Bandini misses with a body shot.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie lands with a cross.
Bandini checks a leg kick.
Bandini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Bandini connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Bandini connects with a looping right hand.
Bandini misses with a hook.
Bandini buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bandini throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Bandini lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Gracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Bandini drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
The referee calls for Gracie to work.
Gracie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bandini wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie pushes Bandini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bandini is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.
Bandini is trying to push Gracie away but Gracie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bandini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2##TD2#
Bandini pulls Gracie into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandini wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie throws a strike but Bandini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bandini wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Bandini gets to his feet. Gracie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mac Bandini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandini is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bandini throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch.
Bandini blocking some punches.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bandini just stands there and leans against the cage.
Come on Gracie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3##BC2#
Bandini breaks from the clinch.
Bandini misses with an uppercut
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Bandini slips under a jab from Gracie.
Bandini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bandini sprawls and moves away.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracie moves out of range as Bandini strikes.
Bandini throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Bandini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bandini misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bandini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gracie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bandini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Bandini.
Bandini lands a jab to the head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandini misses with a left hand
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Bandini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie tried to counter with a leg kick but Bandini avoided it.
Bandini throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Bandini pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Bandini settles back down.
Bandini throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Bandini throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bandini throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Bandini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bandini scores with a jab.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Bandini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandini lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gracie takes a step back to recover.
Bandini with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Bandini dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gracie throws a leg kick that misses.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Gracie with the inside leg kick.
Bandini cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bandini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bandini loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Nice body kick from Bandini.
Bandini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Bandini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bandini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bandini scores with a nice strike.
Good leg kick by Bandini.
Bandini connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Bandini.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandini throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Bandini.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Bandini.
Gracie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bandini is out of range and Gracie settles back down.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Bandini moved out of range nicely.
Bandini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Bandini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bandini scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Gracie darts in and clinches Bandini up against the cage.
Gracie blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Gracie.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Bandini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bandini lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Bandini moves away and avoids it.
Bandini throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Gracie misses its target.
Gracie motions for Bandini to come forward. Gracie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Bandini misses its intended target.
Bandini misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
A jab from Bandini misses.
The crowd cheers as Gracie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bandini doesn't seem phased though.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Bandini.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bandini throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
A jab from Bandini misses.
Bandini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Bandini throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bandini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Bandini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Bandini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie lands a leg kick that knocks Bandini off balance momentarily.
Bandini is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Bandini moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Bandini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bandini.
Gracie appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Bandini misses.
Bandini lands with a shot to the body.
Bandini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Bandini throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Bandini fights it but they end up in guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandini is retaining full guard.
Bandini trying to control the position here.
Gracie won't allow Bandini to get back to his feet.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Bandini is keeping the position.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Bandini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie is looking to clinch but Bandini is avoiding it.
Bandini throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bandini.
A punch combination from Bandini misses.
Bandini moves out of range of the strikes.
Bandini dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Bandini finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gracie slips under a jab from Bandini.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Gracie shoots in and bounces Bandini off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie advances to half guard. #T1#
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie stops Bandini from getting back to his feet.
Gracie 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.
Gracie stalling.
Gracie with the ground and pound but Bandini uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gracie prevents Bandini from getting back to his feet.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Bandini wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mateus Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandini.
Gracie motions for Bandini to come forward. Gracie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bandini tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bandini checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bandini looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bandini throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a leg kick.
Bandini connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bandini misses with a looping left.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie moves out of range as Bandini throws a body kick.
Gracie throwing a counter right hand but Bandini manages to avoid it.
Bandini throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
A punch combination from Bandini misses.
Bandini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bandini tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away. #TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Bandini is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie throwing shots but Bandini is blocking nicely.
Gracie working Bandini over with strikes. #SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4##SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Bandini defends the submission attempt.
Mac Bandini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bandini is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Bandini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Bandini wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateus Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bandini 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Bandini!
Our winner, Mac Bandini, 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.

Event: SYN 829 Maluga vs. Heavy Rain
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Can lands a front kick.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Can ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Can connects with a body shot.
Can throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Gracie's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Can has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Can and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab by Can.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick from Can lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
Can tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Can.
Can lands a jab to the head.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Can throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie throws a hook but Can avoids it easily.
Can looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Can misses with a looping right.#T1#
Can chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Can scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie working over Can with some ground and pound. Can looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Can is defending well.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Can keeps working.
Can is controlling Gracie's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gracie 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.#T2#
Can trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Can makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Can.
Can is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Can has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Can struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB#
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Can sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.
Can advances to half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Can is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie wants to control but Can is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Can is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Can looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gracie wants to control but Can is keeping busy. #T4#
Can passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie!
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Can gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Can trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie wants to control but Can is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ameri Can dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Can throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Ameri Can seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Good standup being displayed there by Can as he connects with a hook.
Can misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Can gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Can misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie misses the jab.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Can misses the body punch
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Can.
Can throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Can scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Can swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Can scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Can lands a jab to the nose.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Can misses with a hook.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
A lazy body kick from Can
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Can misses the jab.
Can fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Can misses with a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a big head kick but Can shrugs it off.
Can misses the shot to the body.
Can misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Can manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ameri Can is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Can throws a leg kick that misses.
Can is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Can, as that shot connected.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
Can cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Can has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Can throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Can jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Can looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Gracie misses its target.
Can throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Can misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Can misses with a body shot.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Can.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Can! But no joy.
Can closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Can looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Can lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Can throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Can misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Gracie misses the target.
Can throws a leg kick that misses.
Can is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Can uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
A little jabbing left from Can on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Can just misses with a punch to the body.
Can digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Can momentarily.
Gracie lands with a hook. Can tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A cross from Can lands.
Can uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
It seemed like Can was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Can swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Can sprawls well. Can wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Can doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ameri Can will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Can keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
Can throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Can has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Can swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Can jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Can throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Can throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Can scores with a punch to the head.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Can connects with an inside leg kick.
Can darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Can swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Can takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gracie lands with a hook. Can tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Can's front leg but catches the back leg as Can tries to avoid it.
Can connects with a solid leg kick.
Gracie staying out of range there.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Mateus Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Gracie misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Can throws a lazy body kick
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Can gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Can looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Can tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Gracie.
Can goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Can tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie just leaning against Can, taking a breather.
Can lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Can is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Gracie lands with a left to the head.
Can is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gracie is keeping busy.
Can tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Can on the inside.
Gracie is struggling to control the position.
Can misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie stalling the fight.
Can lands with a left to the head.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Can just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is looking to control Can's arms but Can gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie has his back to the cage.
Ameri Can is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##BC2#
Can's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Can bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Can jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Ameri Can seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD#
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Can keeps working.
Can slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Can is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie throws a strike but Can rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ameri Can.
Well Can has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ameri Can!
Ameri Can decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SYN 821 Crosby vs. Krison
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Vasquez connects with a leg kick.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Vasquez swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Vasquez throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Vasquez takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vasquez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vasquez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Vasquez moved away.
Vasquez throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Vasquez throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Vasquez misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vasquez counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Vasquez. #T1#
Vasquez connects with a single shot there.
Vasquez scores with a decent looking hook.
Nando Vasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasquez lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Vasquez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Vasquez swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vasquez misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vasquez counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vasquez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vasquez catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vasquez darts in trying to clinch
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Vasquez is rocked!#T2#
Vasquez glances at the clock... BAM! Gracie nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Vasquez crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Vasquez is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mateus Gracie!

Event: SYN 809 Maluga vs. Cruz Jr II
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manhandler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Manhandler rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Manhandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manhandler gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manhandler lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manhandler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Manhandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manhandler lands a shoulder strike.
Manhandler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Manhandler digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manhandler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manhandler lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie avoiding damage.
Manhandler working aggressively here. #T1#
Manhandler lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Gracie digs a right hand underneath Manhandler's ribcage. Manhandler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manhandler misses with a punch to the body.
Manhandler dodges an elbow strike from Gracie.
Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manhandler working aggressively here.
Manhandler misses with a body punch.
Manhandler tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Gracie.
Manhandler lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye. #TD2#
Gracie pulls guard. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manhandler passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Gracie wants to control but Manhandler is keeping busy.
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but Manhandler takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape. #SU#
Manhandler gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manhandler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manhandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manhandler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Manhandler is looking to clinch.
Gracie lands a head shot.#T3#
Manhandler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Manhandler fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Manhandler forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Manhandler fails to land.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manhandler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Manhandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manhandler lands an elbow inside.
Gracie dodges an elbow strike from Manhandler.
Manhandler tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Manhandler back against the cage.
Manhandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Manhandler breaks the clinch.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Manhandler.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manhandler can pounce on him.
Manhandler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Manhandler's head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
A nice side step and Gracie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Manhandler moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Manhandler does it's job there.
Crunch! Manhandler slams his shin into Gracie's torso.
A jab from Manhandler finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Manhandler saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Manhandler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manhandler.
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Manhandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie staying out of range there.#TD2#
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Manhandler has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Manhandler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Manhandler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Manhandler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manhandler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manhandler misses with a low kick.
Michael Manhandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhandler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Manhandler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Manhandler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Manhandler.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Manhandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manhandler misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Manhandler misses with a wild combination.
Gracie tries to clinch but Manhandler moves out of range. #T1#
Manhandler misses with a hook
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Manhandler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A cross from Manhandler lands.
Manhandler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Manhandler motions for Gracie to come forward. Manhandler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manhandler thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Manhandler checks the leg kick.
Manhandler tries to clinch up
and Gracie counters with a slapping leg kick.
Manhandler ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manhandler swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Manhandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Manhandler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gracie slips a jab from Manhandler.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manhandler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manhandler throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Manhandler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Manhandler.
Manhandler tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie feints a counter leg kick.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Michael Manhandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Manhandler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manhandler tries to clinch but Gracie moves away #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Manhandler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Manhandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Manhandler is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Manhandler looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is pushing down on Manhandler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manhandler is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Manhandler is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Manhandler has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
Manhandler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Manhandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manhandler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manhandler wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Manhandler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Manhandler dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Manhandler with a nice cross.
Manhandler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manhandler.
Manhandler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manhandler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manhandler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Manhandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Manhandler avoids it.
Manhandler misses with a hook.
Manhandler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Manhandler gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manhandler is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Manhandler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Manhandler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy left from Gracie finds it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Manhandler.
Manhandler blocks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Manhandler.
Manhandler tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.

Manhandler manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gracie keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mateus Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Manhandler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Manhandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manhandler scores with a decent looking hook.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Manhandler moved out of range.
A slow jab from Manhandler misses its intended target.
Gracie was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Manhandler throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Manhandler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manhandler lands with a nice body kick.
Manhandler throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Gracie misses the jab.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Manhandler throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Manhandler misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a leg kick.
Manhandler avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Manhandler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Manhandler, which made it look bad.
Manhandler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manhandler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie walks into a jab.
Manhandler cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Manhandler connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Manhandler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Manhandler lands a damaging elbow.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice elbow from Manhandler.
With the fighters up against the cage, Manhandler throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Manhandler breaks the clinch.
Manhandler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Manhandler scoring well with a low kick there.
Manhandler misses with a head kick.
Gracie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Manhandler.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Manhandler.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manhandler.
Jab, jab by Manhandler - just one landing.
Manhandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manhandler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
Manhandler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Manhandler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manhandler 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Manhandler!
Michael Manhandler thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ALPHA-1: Super Series I
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Gracie tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
We've been told by Gracie's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to control the position here.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Gracie is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie looking to control.
Jones wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses. #T2##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Jones won't allow Gracie to sweep him here. #T3##SUB#
Jones is posturing up here but Gracie has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jones tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jones has to tap! Slick submission there by Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mateus Gracie!

Event: PANDA 68
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
Volkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Gracie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gracie.
Volkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Volkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volkov lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased. #CL#
Volkov drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Volkov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie being controlled against the cage.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie jumps guard but Volkov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Volkov digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Gracie.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Volkov pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Gracie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie lands a left hand.
Volkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Volkov wants to break free but Gracie has control.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Volkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
Gracie is stalling here.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Gracie pulls Volkov into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Volkov looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Volkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Volkov tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Volkov 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 throws a strike aimed at the side of Volkov's head but Volkov avoids it well.
Volkov is looking to reverse the position.
Volkov regains half guard.
Volkov is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Gracie trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Volkov trying to control but Gracie postures up. #SUB#
Volkov looking for submissions off his back.
Volkov is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volkov moves into full guard.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Volkov blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus Gracie 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#
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Volkov's ribs.#CL#
Volkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie digs a right hand into Volkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Volkov's gas tank. #TD#
Gracie is fighting off a takedown attempt but Volkov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gracie to the mat. Gracie regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Volkov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gracie to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Volkov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gracie pulls down on the head and he's put Volkov to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mateus Gracie!

Event: PANDA 59
Date: Dec 13, 2020

#R1#
Richter looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Richter lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richter.
Richter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Richter is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Richter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Richter looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Richter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Richter tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Richter.
Richter moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gracie! But no joy.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Richter throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Richter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Richter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Richter.
Richter doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Richter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hans Richter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Richter. #T2#
Richter leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richter throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Richter has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gracie is on him like a limpet, forcing Richter back against the cage.
Richter tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it. #BC#
Richter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Richter misses.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Gracie pushes Richter up against the cage in a clinch.
Richter misses with the head strike.
Richter throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Richter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Richter working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Richter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie has Richter pushed against the cage.
Richter misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Richter manages to break the clinch.
Richter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hans Richter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie with the inside leg kick.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Richter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hans Richter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateus Gracie.#T4##CL#
Richter rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Richter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie stalling against the cage.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richter wants to break free but Gracie has control.
Richter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richter is trying to stall.
A hook to the body from Gracie.
Richter can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
A short right from Gracie.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Richter throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mateus Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Richter clinches.
Richter trying to stall but Gracie improves his position.
Mateus Gracie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richter backwards.
Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Richter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Richter working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Richter misses with the head strike. #BC#
Richter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richter lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Richter tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Richter. Richter maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richter swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Richter throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie. #T1#
The referee calls for Gracie to work.
Gracie is trying to stall.
Richter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Richter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Richter throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie. #BC#
Richter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie slips a jab from Richter.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Richter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richter ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Good work by Richter as he checks the leg kick.
Richter doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Richter throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Richter looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Richter clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Richter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Richter!

Richter explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Richter throws out a powerful jab.
A jab lands there for Gracie.
A telegraphed right hand from Richter misses the target.
Gracie throws a counter combo.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Richter misses with a kick to the body.
Richter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Richter.
Gracie flicks out a counter leg kick but Richter steps away.
Richter moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Richter throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Richter moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Richter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richter.
Richter tries to clinch up
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Richter scores with a jab.#T4#
Richter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richter.
Richter moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Richter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Richter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richter misses with an uppercut.
Richter lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
Richter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Richter is looking to score with low kicks.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richter.
Richter dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!#CL#
Richter clinches up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Richter dominated that second round.
That's time! Richter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Richter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Richter moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
A jab lands there for Gracie.
Hans Richter is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie throws a head kick but Richter moves out of range.
Richter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Richter throws a head kick that misses
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie scores with a jab. Richter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Richter tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Richter lands a jab.
Richter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Richter throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
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!
Richter lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Richter lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Gracie lands a jab to the nose.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Richter.
A combination from Richter does no damage.
Gracie tries a quick counter leg kick but Richter is wise to it.
Gracie punishes Richter's body with a nice straight punch.
Richter misses with a wild combination.
Richter misses the jab.
Richter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie throws the left hand but Richter avoids the punch easily.
Richter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Richter.#T2#
Richter tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Richter tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Richter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donk. Gracie catches Richter right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#Richter is rocked!
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Richter.
Oh Richter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richter throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie scores with a counter punch that sends Richter to the canvas! Gracie smells blood - he's punishing Richter with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Richter has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateus Gracie!

Event: PANDA 46
Date: Nov 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sainty tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Sainty's head but Sainty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Sainty is out of range.
Sainty scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sainty.
A leg kick checked by Sainty.
Sainty with the counter takedown but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie misses with a jab to the body
and Sainty counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Gracie drives through and clinches with Sainty against the cage.
Gracie pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Gracie avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Gracie for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#TD2#
Sainty turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sainty passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gracie!
Sainty prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Gracie tries to hold on but Sainty pushes him away.
Sainty is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie tries to hold on but Sainty pushes him away.
Sainty controlling from mount. #T2#
Gracie has given up his back here.
Sainty tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sainty not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
Sainty trying to control.
Gracie looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Sainty is looking for the choke from the back position but Gracie is controlling his hands well.
Well, with Sainty on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gracie is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Sainty controls the action.
Sainty gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control.
Sainty slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Gracie prevents Sainty from getting a body triangle.
Gracie tries to escape the position. #T4#
Sainty is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Sainty keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Sainty is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.
Sainty really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Sainty gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Sainty dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sainty looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie thows a leg kick but Sainty checks it #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Sainty pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Sainty uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sainty has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sainty jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sainty wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB2#
Sainty tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sainty has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie wants to control but Sainty postures up.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as Sainty controls the position.
Sainty working away.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sainty gets to mount! Gracie was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Sainty can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Sainty is having none of it.
Gracie is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3#
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Sainty isn't that keen on the idea.
Sainty controlling his opponent.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sainty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie reaches up to try and control the position but Sainty seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gracie rolls and tries to escape and now Sainty has his back!
Gracie trying to control the action but Sainty just sinks the hooks in.
Sainty biding his time, controlling Gracie.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Sainty gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sainty is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Gracie with him. Gracie is trying to defend but Sainty has an arm under the chin now! Gracie grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.

Event: PANDA 34
Date: Oct 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goromaru slips under a jab.
Goromaru gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie scores with a jab. Goromaru acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Goromaru clinches.
Goromaru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goromaru dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good body shot from Goromaru.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Goromaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Goromaru tries to pull guard but Gracie won't allow it.
Goromaru wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goromaru's elbow.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Goromaru drags the fight down to the ground.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goromaru has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Goromaru's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Goromaru is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Goromaru looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Goromaru is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Goromaru is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goromaru keeps working. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie throws an elbow but Goromaru slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie working the strikes but Goromaru uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Goromaru is keeping him busy.
Gracie controlling the pace. #SUB#
Goromaru actively working from the bottom here.
Goromaru 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 manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goromaru's guard. Nice work there by Gracie. #SUB#
Goromaru is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Gracie landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie is in close to Goromaru's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goromaru swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus 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#
Gracie throws a solid leg kick but Goromaru takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gracie.
Goromaru doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Goromaru keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Goromaru is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL#
Goromaru drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Goromaru is struggling to control the position.
Goromaru slowing the pace effectively.
Goromaru trying to stall but Gracie improves his position. #TD2#
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Goromaru content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Goromaru advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goromaru wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Goromaru moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mateus Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goromaru trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it. #SUB#
Goromaru is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie tries to roll over but Goromaru keeps him under control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Goromaru from controlling successfully.
Goromaru seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Goromaru trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie working a defensive guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Goromaru's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goromaru works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Goromaru from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goromaru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goromaru tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Goromaru to get to half guard.
Gracie trying to control here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goromaru's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goromaru's back!
Gracie misses with an elbow to the head.
I really don't envy Goromaru right now.
Goromaru avoids the strikes from Gracie.
Goromaru covers up after that shot from Gracie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goromaru is really stuck here.
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Goromaru is staying busy.
Good control from Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goromaru shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good work by Goromaru as he checks the leg kick.
Gracie throws a jab when Goromaru was well out of range.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goromaru fails to land the takedown.
Gracie tries a quick counter leg kick but Goromaru is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikiya Goromaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goromaru misses with a looping left.
Goromaru misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with an outside leg kick.
Goromaru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Goromaru.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Goromaru counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Goromaru prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie is trying to control but Goromaru passes into side control!
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Goromaru keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie has one of Goromaru's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T2##SUB#
Goromaru tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Goromaru tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Goromaru has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3#
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Goromaru jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gracie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gracie and Goromaru has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goromaru pulls his head out easily.
Goromaru performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goromaru wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Goromaru is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie wants to sweep but Goromaru has passed to side control!
Mateus Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Rikiya Goromaru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie keeping hold of Goromaru's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rikiya Goromaru.
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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateus Gracie!

Event: PANDA 26
Date: Oct 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
And Drawers tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracie pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drawers, pushing him back against the cage.
Gracie looking to throw knees to the head but Drawers is blocking nicely.
Gracie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Drawers has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Drawers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Drawers won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Drawers fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Drawers jumps into guard, dragging Gracie to the mat.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Drawers is retaining full guard.
Drawers keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Drawers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Drawers looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily. #SUB2#
Drawers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Drawers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Drawers is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Drawers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie trying to control but Drawers is working from the bottom.
Gracie is working Drawers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Drawers is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Drawers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drawers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Drawers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drawers keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
Drawers is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie moves nicely into side control.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus Gracie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Drawers moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Drawers with the counter takedown but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Drawers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie scores with a body shot. #TD#
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Drawers wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Drawers is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drawers can do to turn this around?
Drawers is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Gracie wants to take a breather but Drawers is having none of it.
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.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Drawers gets full guard.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Drawers's brow.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Drawers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Drawers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drawers trying to control the position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Drawers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Drawers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Drawers looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Drawers keeps moving. #T3#
Drawers is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up. #SUB2#
Drawers has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Drawers looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily. #SUB2#
Drawers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drawers is breathing heavily.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Drawers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drawers manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Drawers's guard.
Gracie trying to control but Drawers is working from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drawers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Drawers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Drawers working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drawers defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie tries to land a leg kick but Drawers saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there #TD2#
and Drawers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drawers.
Drawers passes into half guard.
Drawers uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie.
Drawers wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Drawers lands with some strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to hold on but Drawers pushes him away.#SUB2#
Drawers working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Drawers looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gracie tries to hold on but Drawers pushes him away. #T1#
Drawers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Drawers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie prevents Drawers from taking his back.
Drawers looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drawers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Drawers lands a heavy elbow.
Chester Drawers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Drawers is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gracie to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gracie shrugs it off.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Drawers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #SUB2#
Drawers 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 Drawers. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drawers trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well. #T3#
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Drawers trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Drawers keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to control but Drawers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie won't allow Drawers to pass to mount.
Chester Drawers has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie trying to control here. #SUB2#
Drawers 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. Drawers eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Drawers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mateus Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Drawers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drawers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Drawers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drawers has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chester Drawers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateus Gracie!

Event: PANDA 15
Date: Aug 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Terrell slips the punch.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Terrell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Terrell pushes him away.
Terrell scores with a decent looking hook.
Gracie throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Terrell wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Terrell scores with a body shot. #CL#
Terrell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Terrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Terrell misses with the head strike.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Terrell walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Phillip Terrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terrell cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Terrell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie catches Terrell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Terrell scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Terrell moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Terrell circles away quickly and effectively.
Phillip Terrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Terrell back into the cage.
Terrell lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie stalling in the clinch.
Terrell throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Terrell.
I was talking to Terrell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Terrell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Terrell backwards.
Terrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Terrell has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Terrell on the inside.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Terrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Terrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Terrell misses with a body punch.
Terrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Terrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Terrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie has Terrell pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Terrell lands with a left to the head.
Terrell tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Terrell back against the cage.
Gracie pushes Terrell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Gracie stalling in the clinch.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terrell digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Terrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Terrell.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie controlling the action here for a moment.
Gracie leaning against his opponent.
Gracie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Terrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie avoiding damage. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Terrell.
Terrell blocks an uppercut.
Terrell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie tries to pull guard but Terrell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Terrell working aggressively here.
Terrell has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie is leaning against Terrell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrell.
Terrell digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Terrell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Terrell misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Terrell.
Gracie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Terrell 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#
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Terrell scores with a nice right hand.
Terrell throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with an outside leg kick.
Terrell moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Terrell looks to throw a body kick
and Terrell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Terrell sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gracie lands a head kick. Terrell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Terrell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Terrell jabs at Gracie's body.
Terrell moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Terrell moves out of range easily.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Terrell circles away.
Terrell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie tries a quick counter leg kick but Terrell is wise to it.
Terrell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terrell misses with a leg kick.
Terrell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Terrell misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mateus Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Terrell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Terrell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Terrell swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Terrell misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Terrell cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Terrell throws a lazy uppercut
and Terrell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Terrell looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Terrell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.#CL2#
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Terrell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gracie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Terrell throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Terrell. #T2#
Gracie misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie throws a head kick but Terrell moves out of range.
Terrell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Terrell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Terrell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Terrell thinking.
Terrell ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Terrell is out of range and Gracie settles back down.
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Terrell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gracie checks a low kick from Terrell.
Terrell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Terrell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Terrell defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Terrell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Terrell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Terrell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Terrell is looking to counter the offense by Gracie and move into the clinch.
Terrell pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Terrell slips a straight right by Gracie.
Terrell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gracie counters with a good, hard body kick but Terrell shrugs it off.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Terrell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.#CL2#
Gracie drives through and clinches with Terrell against the cage.
Terrell lands a body punch.
Gracie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Terrell up against the cage.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Terrell backwards.
Terrell tries to pull guard but Gracie holds him up against the cage and eventually Terrell drops back down to his feet.
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gracie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Terrell working aggressively here. #T4#
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Terrell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Terrell avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie controlling the action here for a moment.
Terrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Terrell has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Gracie stalling in the clinch.
Gracie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Terrell or not. #TD2#
Gracie pulls Terrell into guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Terrell throws a leg kick
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Terrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Terrell.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gracie misses with a leg kick.
Gracie lands with an overhand left.
Terrell throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Terrell's shoulder, as Terrell tries to avoid the shot.
Terrell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Terrell lands with a right hand.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Terrell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Terrell blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Terrell misses the target.
Terrell misses with the body kick
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Terrell takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Terrell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.#T1#
Terrell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gracie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Gracie pushes Terrell up against the cage in a clinch.
Terrell tries to pull guard but Gracie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gracie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Terrell puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Terrell has control of the leg.
Gracie trying to control but Terrell postures up. #T2#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to control but Terrell passes into side.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Terrell looking to control but instead Gracie has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Terrell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie pushes a forearm under Terrell's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Terrell is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mateus Gracie!

Event: PANDA 7
Date: Jul 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goromaru shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Goromaru manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goromaru tries to counter with a takedown but Gracie is quick to defend against it.
Gracie connects with an inside leg kick.
Goromaru shoots and misses
and Gracie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Goromaru's knee momentarily.
Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws the left hand but Goromaru avoids the punch easily.
Goromaru is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikiya Goromaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goromaru tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie lands a leg kick that knocks Goromaru off balance momentarily.#T1#
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goromaru. That did some damage!#CL#
Goromaru gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Goromaru.
Gracie tries to work over Goromaru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goromaru throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Goromaru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goromaru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Goromaru's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Goromaru drags the fight down to the ground.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Goromaru has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gracie should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Goromaru has tightened it up now! Gracie should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rikiya Goromaru!

Event: PANDA 3
Date: Jul 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie misses with a leg kick
and Norris counters with a two punch combo.
Norris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Norris. #CL2#
Norris rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norris throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Norris misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Norris blocks a low kick nicely.
Despite the aggression on Norris's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A nice leg kick from Gracie, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.#T1#
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Norris just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie tries a low kick but Norris avoids it.
Norris follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Norris connects with a looping right hand.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Norris slips the punch.
Norris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norris takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Norris.
Norris looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Norris moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Will Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie with a hook.#T2#
Gracie lands with a straight right. Norris didn't see that one coming.
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Norris fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've been informed that Norris has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Norris moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Norris throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
As Norris backs away, Gracie returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
As Gracie backs off Norris throws a huge counter combo but Gracie manages to avoid it all.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Norris.
Gracie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Norris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Norris throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Norris. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norris lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Norris with a hook.
Norris throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Gracie moves into the clinch.
Norris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Norris breaks the clinch. #CL#
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Norris breaks the clinch.
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Norris will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norris.
Norris working aggressively here.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
Norris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Norris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Norris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Norris unleashes a big counter combination but Gracie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Norris thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Norris.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
Norris is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gracie with a body shot.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norris to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris checks a leg kick. #TD#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Norris's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norris is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Norris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Norris manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Norris's guard. #T1##ES2#
Norris has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gracie off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Norris throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Norris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Norris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Norris is trying to counter with his kicks.
Norris slips a straight right by Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook but Norris avoids it easily.#T2#
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Norris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Norris.
Will Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Norris connects with an inside leg kick.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Norris moves out of range easily.
Gracie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Norris's hands.
Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Norris.#T3#
Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Norris has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gracie.
Nice jab there from Gracie.
Gracie tried to score with a low kick but Norris checks it.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.
Gracie throwing a counter right hand but Norris manages to avoid it.
Norris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
Norris misses with a two punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Norris lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Norris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norris.
Norris tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gracie.
Norris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Norris breaks away and moves out of range.
Norris lands an overhand right.
Norris blocks a low kick nicely.
Norris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Norris with the inside leg kick.
Will Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Norris checks a leg kick.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
That kick from Gracie tenderised Norris's leg. Norris is trying to keep his angry face on.
A combination from Norris does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Will Norris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Norris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie with a hook.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norris scores with a jab to the head.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Norris.
Norris is looking to clinch.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to slow Norris down with leg kicks.
Norris scores with a jab.
Norris throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Norris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Nice jab there from Norris.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Norris clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norris just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Norris breaks from the clinch.
Norris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie throws a low kick but Norris moves out of range easily.
Norris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mateus Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Norris tries to move into range but Gracie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Norris throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Norris!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Norris is defending well. #SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Norris trying to remain calm as Gracie controls from the top position.#T3#
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norris keeps working. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Norris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie controlling from side mount.
Gracie tries to score with some ground and pound. Norris controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Norris is defending well. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Norris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Norris prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mateus Gracie.
I think Norris 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Norris!
Will Norris seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Gracie.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
Gracie controlling the action here for a moment.
Gracie stalling in the clinch.
Gracie stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Gracie's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gracie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Gracie successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Burns has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gracie to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Burns is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gracie pulls down on the head and he's put Burns to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mateus Gracie!
The defeated Alec Burns had this to say: 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie with the inside leg kick.
That kick from Gracie tenderised Black Out's leg. Black Out is trying to keep his angry face on.
Black Out misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Black Out on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie lands a nice hook to Black Out's body. Black Out takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Black Out fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Black Out backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Black Out manages to avoid it all.
Black Out tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
Gracie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Black Out fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Black Out. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black Out has his takedown stuffed
and Gracie counters with an inside leg kick.
Black Out doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Gracie counter with a right hand. #T1#
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Gracie.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gracie.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
Gracie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Black Out with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Gracie moves into the clinch.
Black Out is trying to pull guard but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie has Black Out pressed against the cage.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Black Out backwards.
Come on Gracie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Black Out wants a takedown but no success here. #T2#
Gracie stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black Out letting Gracie take a breather here.
Gracie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Gracie.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
A right hand to the body from Gracie.
A body shot lands from Gracie.
Black Out is breathing heavily.
Black Out has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie stalling.
Gracie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from Black Out.
Gracie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Black Out is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Gracie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gracie lands a body shot.
Gracie lands an uppercut.
Gracie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gracie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gracie.
Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gracie has Black Out pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Gracie's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateus Gracie.
Gracie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
A low kick lands for Gracie. #CL2#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black Out jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gracie walks away with a smile on his face. Black Out gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Black Out on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mateus Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Gracie lands a left and a right that send Black Out crashing to the mat, dazed. Gracie thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Black Out is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Henry Black Out has been cut.
Gracie feints and then cracks Black Out's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Black Out down.
Oh Black Out is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Black Out darts in looking for a takedown but Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Black Out into the cage.
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Black Out to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mateus Gracie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Syndal.
Syndal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
A slow jab from Syndal misses its intended target.
Syndal sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Syndal throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Syndal scores with a jab.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Syndal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maverick Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie takes a swing at Syndal's ribcage but misses.
Syndal lands a jab to the head.
Gracie throws a hook but Syndal blocks it.
Gracie tries a low kick but Syndal avoids it.
Syndal throws a big shot that misses.
Syndal tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Syndal works the jab nicely.
Syndal misses with a left hand
and Gracie finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Syndal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Syndal misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Syndal lands a body shot. #T1#
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Syndal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Syndal.
Gracie thumps Syndal with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Syndal misses the target.
Syndal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Syndal seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Syndal is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Syndal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Syndal misses with a looping left.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
A jab from Syndal does it's job there.
A big right from Gracie misses.
It looked like Syndal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gracie.
Syndal misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Syndal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Syndal misses with a looping left.
Syndal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndal staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.#T2#
Gracie lands a jab to the nose.
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Syndal swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Syndal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gracie shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Syndal eats them both and turns towards Gracie to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Syndal checks a leg kick.
Gracie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Maverick Syndal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Syndal lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Syndal misses the target.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Syndal throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Syndal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Syndal scores with a jab to the body.
Syndal loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Syndal throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Syndal missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Syndal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
A slow jab from Syndal misses its intended target.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Syndal throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Syndal backing up. Syndal nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.#CUT2#It looks like Maverick Syndal has been cut.
Gracie with a hook.
Syndal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Syndal throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice kick to the body.
Syndal misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Syndal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Syndal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Syndal.
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!
Syndal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Syndal missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Syndal misses with a looping right.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Syndal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Gracie lands with a kick to the ribs.
Syndal throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
Syndal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gracie slips under a jab from Syndal.
Syndal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Syndal missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gracie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Syndal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the liver by Syndal. Beautiful body shot.
Syndal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Gracie misses with a hook. Syndal ducked under it nicely.
Syndal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Syndal stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maverick Syndal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maverick Syndal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Syndal throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Syndal swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Syndal digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Syndal throws a big shot that misses.
Syndal cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Syndal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Syndal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Syndal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Syndal. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Syndal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Syndal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Syndal staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Syndal.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie moves out of range as Syndal strikes.
Good work by Gracie as he checks the leg kick.
Syndal connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Syndal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Syndal.
Syndal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Syndal moved away.
Syndal misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndal throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Syndal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Syndal throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Syndal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Syndal moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Syndal.
Syndal throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Syndal punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie connects with a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gracie might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Syndal has got the better of the exchanges.
A swing and a miss from Syndal.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Syndal.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Syndal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Syndal misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Syndal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Syndal looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Syndal takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Syndal tries to move into range but Gracie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Gracie misses with a hook. Syndal ducked under it nicely.
Syndal scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Syndal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maverick Syndal is winning the standup battle so far.
Syndal throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Syndal.
Syndal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Syndal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Syndal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syndal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Syndal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Syndal throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Syndal pushes him away.
Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Syndal's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Syndal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Syndal missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Syndal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
A slow jab from Syndal misses its intended target.
Syndal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Syndal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie throws a low kick but Syndal avoids it.
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie flicks out a counter leg kick but Syndal steps away.
Syndal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Syndal throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie slips a straight right by Syndal.
A big left from Syndal misses.
Gracie only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Syndal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie lands with an uppercut that bounces Syndal off the cage and back into range.
Syndal misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Gracie counters by clinching up.
Gracie leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maverick Syndal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maverick Syndal's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Syndal.
Gracie wants to slow Syndal down by chopping away at his legs.
Syndal tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syndal.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Syndal.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Syndal was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Syndal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Syndal misses with a hook.
Gracie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Syndal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syndal.
Syndal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.#T1#
Syndal misses with a hook
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Syndal throws a big shot that misses.
Syndal scores with a decent looking hook.
Syndal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Syndal misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gracie defending well as Syndal loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie works the jab nicely.
Syndal misses the shot to the body.
Syndal throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Syndal throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
A left lands for Syndal.
Syndal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Syndal.
Syndal thumps Gracie with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syndal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice body shot.
Mateus Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Syndal misses with a looping right.
Syndal looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Syndal lands an overhand right.
Syndal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Syndal misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from Gracie.
A good leg kick by Gracie.
Syndal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Syndal.
Gracie moves out of range as Syndal strikes.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
Syndal takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Syndal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Syndal misses with a straight right.
Syndal missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Syndal.#T3#
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Syndal. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Syndal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Syndal punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Syndal misses the jab.
Syndal ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Syndal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Syndal blocks a low kick nicely.
Gracie slips under a jab from Syndal.
Gracie tried to score with a low kick but Syndal checks it.
Syndal is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Syndal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Gracie moves into the clinch.
Syndal throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4#
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Syndal has Gracie pressed against the cage.
Gracie has Syndal pushed against the cage.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Maverick Syndal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stalling in the clinch from Gracie.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gracie.
Stalling in the clinch from Syndal.
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 looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maverick Syndal.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Syndal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maverick Syndal!
Maverick Syndal thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Gracie blocks a jab.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gracie avoids the head kick by King.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
King thinks about countering with a body kick.
King scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
A big right from King misses.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Gracie takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
King walks into a left hand.
King scores with a push kick.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King lands with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie feints a jab promting King to slip. Gracie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. King slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from King.
Gracie throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Gracie takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Gracie throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
King seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King delivers a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Gracie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
King throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Gracie is looking to chop away at King's legs.
King feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice cross by Gracie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
Gracie wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
King thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gracie if he has to take too many more of those.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. King checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from King, right into the meat.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mateus Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a leg kick that misses.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
King throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gracie avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mateus Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
King slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
King throws a leg kick

and Gracie counters by clinching up.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

King breaks the clinch.
Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie scores with a leg kick.
King finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
King slips under a jab from Gracie.
King throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gracie takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Gracie moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
King keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gracie throws a leg kick but King moved away.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
King misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thuds a left hand into King's body.
King moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by King there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gracie tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
King lands the left hand.
Mateus Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
Gracie lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gracie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King delivers a nice body kick.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gracie!
King lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
King cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie misses the body punch
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King is looking to counter with a body kick.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Gracie backs away, King returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

King scores with a kick to the body.
Gracie cracks the inside of King's front leg.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
King moves away from the strike by Gracie.
King steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gracie. That one must have hurt.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King moves out of range of the body kick.
King misses with a head kick.
Gracie throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie walks forward, straight into a front kick from King.
The crowd cheers as Gracie lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
King lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
King connects with a high kick.
Gracie jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
James King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a head kick.
King takes a jab right on the kisser.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
It appears King was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there
and King counters with a solid body kick.
Gracie blocks a low kick nicely.
Gracie throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gracie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gracie slips under a jab from King.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
King moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie scoring well with a low kick there.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracie misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Gracie backs away, King returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mateus Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice shot lands for Gracie.
King throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateus Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateus Gracie!

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Antonio Brown (ranked 2062 p4p, 115 weight class) and Mateus Gracie (ranked 3427 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown 's entrance music is Michael Jackson- Don't stop til you get enough. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

172 cm
24 yrs
146 lbs

163 cm
23 yrs
150 lbs

Brown

Gracie

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 3 wins and 4 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mateus Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.

Gracie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Brown regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Gracie

Brown has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.

Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brown holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie is pushing down on Brown 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Gracie passes Brown 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.

Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brotherhood MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is thwarting Brown 's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Brown keeping control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Brown from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.

Brown actively working from the bottom here.

Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Gracie

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.

Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Brown is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Gracie
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie is trying to control Brown 's posture but Brown avoids it.
Brown tries to advance to mount but can't.

Brown tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.

Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie wants to control but Brown postures up.
Gracie tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Brown easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (7) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie regains half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Gracie trying to control here.

Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown 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.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.

Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Brown prevents Gracie from improving his position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Brown 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 Brown .
Brown works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (10) vs (2) Gracie

Brown moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracie has worked his arm free - good work by Gracie!
Gracie wants to control but Brown postures up.

Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Brown tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.

Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Brown advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (12) vs (2) Gracie

Brown is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gracie is surviving well by controlling Brown 's body position as best he can.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie is just holding on here. Brown manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (15) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Brown just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Gracie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brown .
Gracie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Brown looking for the choke but no joy.
Gracie trying to control the action but Brown just sinks the hooks in.
Brown is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Brown . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brown 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (15) vs (4) Gracie

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Brown slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (17) vs (4) Gracie

Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.

Gracie working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

Gracie has his foot on Brown 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
Antonio Brown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2019

#R1#
Markov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Markov counters with a nice uppercut.
Markov moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Markov throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie works Markov's body with a nice hook.
Markov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie connects with a jab.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Markov is out of range.
Markov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Markov.
Gracie tries to clinch up
and Markov counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A low kick from Gracie misses
enabling Markov to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov blocks a low kick nicely.
Markov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Markov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Markov back into the cage.#T1#
Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Markov looking to slow down the pace here.
Markov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.
Markov is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
Markov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Markov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie pushes Markov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Markov struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Markov. #TD#
Gracie pulls Markov into guard. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Markov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Markov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Markov has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Markov defends it easily. #T2##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Markov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Markov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markov wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling the position. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Markov is very close to passing his half guard.
Markov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
Gracie trying to control here. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is holding on to half guard well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie wants to control but Markov is keeping busy.
Markov content to control rather than advance.
Gracie wants to control but Markov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie thumps Markov with a low kick.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Markov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Markov misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mateus Gracie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gracie lands a nice looking body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Markov.
Markov looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Gracie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Markov tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Markov lands a right hand.
Markov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Markov uses from the top position. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Markov wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Markov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Markov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Markov defends easily. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Markov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Markov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Markov pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Gracie is working an open guard so Markov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Markov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Markov.
Gracie misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Markov looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie lands a jab.
Markov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Markov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Markov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracie can pounce on him.
Markov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A jab from Markov finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
A big right from Gracie misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Markov! But no joy.
Gracie connects with a looping right hand.
Markov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Markov's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markov misses with a body kick.
Gracie defending well as Markov loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Markov counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Markov misses the jab.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Markov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gracie.
Markov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a leg kick
and Markov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Markov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markov misses with a kick to the body.
Markov throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Markov moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Markov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Markov misses with a straight left.
Gracie throws a jab when Markov was well out of range.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markov.
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 Mateus Gracie will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Markov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Markov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markov.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alan Markov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Markov.
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there
and Markov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Markov counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check. #CL#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Markov controls the action.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Markov can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Markov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Gracie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Markov backwards. #BC2#
Markov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markov lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Markov looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Markov.
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
Markov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Markov moves out of range of the strikes.
Markov clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Markov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markov.
Gracie wants to clinch
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Markov! But no joy.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Markov moved out of range nicely.
Markov drops his hands momentarily and Gracie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Markov pushes him off.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Markov moved out of range nicely.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Markov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Markov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gracie tries to land a leg kick but Markov saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mateus Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markov pushes Gracie away with a front kick.#T3#
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Markov counters with a stiff right hand.
Markov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracie.
Gracie takes a swing at Markov's ribcage but misses.
Markov throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Markov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Markov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Markov thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Markov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Markov throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Markov on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markov moves away.#T4#
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
Markov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie swings for the body but Markov moves out of range.
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Markov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gracie.
Mateus Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
Alan Markov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Markov moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markov.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie is looking to score with low kicks.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Markov moved out of range.
Markov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Markov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateus Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateus Gracie!
Mateus Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 4
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mfer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Mfer moves into the clinch.
Mfer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hopkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mfer tries for a takedown but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mfer tries to clinch but Hopkins moves away
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mfer 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.
Hopkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Mfer tries for a takedown but Hopkins circles away easily
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Quinn Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pate Mfer.#T1#
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Mfer throws a fast counter high kick but Hopkins manages to duck under it in time.
Pate Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer lands the left hand.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Mfer tries to counter with a clinch but Hopkins shakes him off and moves away.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Mfer has closed the distance and engaged Hopkins in a clinch.
Mfer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hopkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mfer closes the distance but Hopkins moves to the side
and Hopkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mfer slips a jab from Hopkins.
Mfer shoots for a takedown but Hopkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hopkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Mfer throws a lazy head kick
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer lands a two punch combo.
Hopkins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Mfer misses with a kick to the body
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Mfer with that takedown attempt.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Mfer moves away and avoids it.
Mfer with a poor takedown
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Hopkins jabs at Mfer's body.
Mfer shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Hopkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mfer.#T3#
Mfer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mfer has his takedown stuffed
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Mfer darts in looking for a takedown but Hopkins gets double underhooks and turns Mfer into the cage.
Mfer moves in looking to clinch but Hopkins pushes him off.
Mfer misses the body punch
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mfer doesn't seem phased though.
Mfer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Hopkins - just one landing. #T4#
Mfer slips under a jab.
Hopkins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hopkins cracks Mfer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mfer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Mfer wants to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer with a poor takedown
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook.
Mfer closes the distance but Hopkins moves to the side
and Hopkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Hopkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Mfer off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinn Hopkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mfer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hopkins defends well and Mfer ends up having to push Hopkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hopkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mfer at a distance.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mfer can do to turn this around?
Mfer throws a wild body kick that Hopkins sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Mfer forces Hopkins back against the cage and clinches.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Mfer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hopkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mfer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Mfer manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Hopkins.
Mfer defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.#T1#
Mfer misses with a takedown attempt
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Quinn Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pate Mfer.
Mfer wants to clinch up but Hopkins keeps it at a distance.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Quinn Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mfer fails with a takedown attempt.
Mfer tries for a takedown but Hopkins circles away easily
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Mfer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins tests Mfer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mfer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hopkins throws a hook but Mfer avoids it easily.
Mfer moves in looking to clinch but Hopkins pushes him off.
A quick step to the side and Hopkins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Hopkins. No joy for Mfer on that attempt.
Hopkins scores with a body shot.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mfer connects with a single shot there.
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Hopkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A head kick by Mfer misses
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mfer in his tracks. #T3#
Mfer fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Hopkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mfer.
No joy there for Hopkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mfer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hopkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice cross by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a shot to the body.
Mfer shoots in looking for a takedown. Hopkins tries to sprawl out of it but Mfer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hopkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Mfer shoots for a takedown but Hopkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Hopkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mfer.
Hopkins scores with a jab.
Hopkins slips a jab from Mfer.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Mfer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mfer wants to clinch but Hopkins slips to the side
and Hopkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mfer thinking.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mfer misses with a takedown
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Mfer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinn Hopkins dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mfer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mfer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hopkins is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mfer.
Mfer fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Mfer with that takedown attempt.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mfer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Mfer.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mfer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mfer misses with a takedown attempt
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Hopkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hopkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mfer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Hopkins walks into a straight right hand from Mfer.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses.
Mfer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hopkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Mfer misses with a takedown
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quinn Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pate Mfer.
Mfer throws a body kick that misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mfer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mfer tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Mfer has his takedown stuffed
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hopkins lands a jab to the nose.
Mfer tries to clinch but Hopkins moves away
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mfer misses with a takedown
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer misses with a takedown attempt
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer misses with a hook to the body
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Mfer throws a lazy head kick
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand. #T3#
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Mfer.
Hopkins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hopkins jabs Mfer right on the nose. Mfer blinks but takes it well.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer slips under a jab.
Mfer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mfer or perhaps it was just good defense by Hopkins, which made it look bad.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jab by Hopkins.
Mfer shoots in for a double leg but Hopkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Hopkins lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins lands with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mfer or perhaps it was just good defense by Hopkins, which made it look bad.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mfer with a poor takedown
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Pate Mfer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quinn Hopkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mfer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quinn Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hopkins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinn Hopkins!

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