Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RapidFC 54
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Severini looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Severini scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
Severini throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Severini throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Severini throws out a powerful jab.
Severini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Severini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Severini circles away easily
and Severini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Severini.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Severini was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
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!
Severini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Severini falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Severini has his feet on Gracie's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Severini lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Severini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook but Severini blocks it.
Severini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Severini tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Severini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Severini stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab lands there for Severini.
Nice takedown defense from Severini. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Severini throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Severini misses with a looping left.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
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 with a nice cross.#T2##TD#
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Severini sneaks out the side door and pushes Gracie away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Severini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie dives in and grabs Severini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Severini pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Severini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Severini looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Severini connects with the punch.
Severini looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Severini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Severini is defending it quite comfortably.
Severini is trying to get back to full guard.
Severini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Severini keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Severini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Severini is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Severini defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Severini sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Severini is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Severini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royce Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Severini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Severini with a nice cross.
A big left from Severini misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Severini is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gracie with a body shot.
Severini lands a body shot.
Severini might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice cross by Severini.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Severini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Severini just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie defending well as Severini loads up on a big left hand.
Severini's corner calls for a 1-2. Severini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Severini works the jab nicely.
Severini looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Severini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Severini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie defending well as Severini loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Severini now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Severini punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Severini throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Severini lands a nice shot to the body.
Severini misses with a looping right.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Severini.
Severini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie is looking to wear down Severini with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Severini avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Severini is just out of range.
Severini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dom Severini seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Severini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Severini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Severini rushes Gracie with punches - Gracie moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Gracie goes down! Severini follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Severini!
Our winner, Dom Severini, 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: RapidFC 50
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Jackson cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Jackson throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Gracie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Gracie is now in Jackson's guard.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jackson pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control. #T2##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well. #SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3##SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab. #KD2#
Jackson lands a big right hand that sends Gracie crashing to the mat! Jackson stays standing though and waves Gracie back to his feet!#ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
Jackson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson cracks Gracie with a hook to the temple - Gracie is on wobbly legs here! Jackson swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Gracie falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jackson wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brady Jackson!
A relieved looking Brady Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RapidFC 46
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1##TD#
De Bois shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
An elbow from De Bois crashes against the mat.
Gracie defending against the ground and pound.
De Bois cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
De Bois scores with punches from side control.
De Bois just content to control the position.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
De Bois is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
De Bois is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Bois's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
De Bois's coaches at Rapid Fighting Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T1#
De Bois is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But De Bois has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from De Bois!
De Bois cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Bois working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but De Bois defends easily.
De Bois working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.#T2##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Bois is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Bois is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Bois working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
De Bois with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Bois works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet. #SUB2#
De Bois avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing De Bois from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but De Bois defends easily. #T3#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing De Bois from controlling successfully.
De Bois 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#
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Bois swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Bois wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
De Bois is looking to stand back up but Gracie counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by De Bois. #T4#
De Bois tries to kick Gracie off in order to stand up. Gracie Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
De Bois is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gracie asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but De Bois is defending well.
De Bois on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Bois tries to get out of the position.
De Bois tries to escape but Gracie is in control.
De Bois trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
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 Jambe De Bois will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
De Bois with a nice cross.
De Bois lands a slapping body shot.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from De Bois.
De Bois throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Bois lands a jab to the head.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from Gracie.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on De Bois's shoulder, as De Bois tries to avoid the shot.
De Bois was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Bois is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Bois manages to avoid it.
De Bois shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and De Bois counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Bois getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from De Bois. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Bois lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
A swing and a miss from De Bois.
Gracie with the counter takedown but De Bois avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as De Bois shoots in.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jambe De Bois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Bois scores with a jab.
De Bois throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jambe De Bois is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
De Bois drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Bois postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
De Bois cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Bois landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Bois defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Bois stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Bois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
De Bois makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Bois is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Bois trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Bois can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Bois is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
De Bois is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3##SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Bois has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but De Bois slips an elbow through the middle.
De Bois is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Bois is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but De Bois pushes his legs off easily.
De Bois postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
De Bois lands a couple of elbows.
De Bois postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Gracie covers up, he's hurt! De Bois keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from De Bois and the ref steps in to end the fight! De Bois can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jambe De Bois!
Jambe De Bois thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RapidFC 43
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Makres slips the punch.
Makres is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Makres. Makres obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Makres.#TD#
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Makres manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Makres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makres keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Makres is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Makres has his feet on Gracie's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Makres cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Makres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Makres tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Makres's guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Makres is keeping the position.
Makres wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie pushing down on Makres's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Makres has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Makres won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Makres doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Makres looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Makres is looking to escape.#T3##SUB#
Makres is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Makres wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Makres wants to stand back up but Gracie manages to pass into side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie prevents Makres from escaping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makres.
Makres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie throws a body punch but Makres moves out of range.
Makres avoids the body shot from Gracie.
A little jabbing left from Makres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Makres ducks down to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makres just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Makres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royce Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gracie misses with a body punch
and Makres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Makres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Makres's shoulder, as Makres tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres misses with a body kick.
Gracie swings for the body but Makres moves out of range. #TD#
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Makres tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Makres's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie stops Makres from standing up.
Gracie passes Makres's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Makres is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him #T1#
Makres wants to stand back up but Gracie manages to pass into side control.
Makres is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Makres is defending well. #SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Makres, who protects the arm well.
Makres felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makres has escaped the position, nice work there.
Makres tries to escape but Gracie is in control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie trying to control the action but Makres is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Makres has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Makres.
Makres wants to stand but Gracie has his arm trapped.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Makres tries to stand but Gracie is controlling his head.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Makres's best efforts.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makres wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling the position.
Royce Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Makres seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Makres tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Makres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Makres tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Makres defends the submission attempt.
Makres wants to get back to his feet.
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 Royce Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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 takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie throws a body punch but Makres moves out of range.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracie swings for the body but Makres moves out of range.
Makres has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Makres throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Makres is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Makres has managed to free his arm - good work.
Makres pushes Gracie off but Gracie dives into side control. #T1##SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Makres, who protects the arm well.
Makres is pushing Gracie's head away, looking to escape. Gracie manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Makres is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie prevents Makres from escaping the position.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Makres knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Makres is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.#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.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Makres knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Makres denies him. #ES2#
Makres throws Gracie to one side and escapes!
Makres staying out of range there.
John Makres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makres changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3##TD#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Makres is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gracie dives into side control. #REVB#
Makres is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gracie asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Makres wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is dominant here and he's now got Makres's back!#SUB#
Gracie looking to break Makres's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Makres remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Makres is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Makres has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Makres is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Makres has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Makres is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Royce Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
John Makres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Makres showing good submission defense here.
Makres trying to get back to his feet but Gracie is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Royce 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Gracie!
A very excited looking Royce Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 4
Date: May 07, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circling - Mabini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mabini. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Mabini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mabini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Mabini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Mabini.
Mabini misses with some punches.
Mabini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mabini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mabini pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Mabini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabini lands an uppercut.
Mabini lands a body punch.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Mabini controls the action.
Gracie tries to work over Mabini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mabini pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Mabini has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mabini.
Mabini lands a left hand.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Mabini.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Mabini won't allow it.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Mabini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Apolinario Mabini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Mabini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mabini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gracie jumps guard but Mabini turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mabini lands a shot to the body.
Mabini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gracie looks winded!
A short left from Mabini.
A short right from Mabini on the inside. #T2#
Mabini lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Mabini.
Mabini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mabini smiles and moves away.
Gracie walks into a jab.#CL#
Mabini pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Mabini scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Mabini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Mabini.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Mabini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Mabini lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mabini.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mabini.
Mabini lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Mabini.
Mabini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mabini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mabini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #BC#
Mabini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Mabini has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mabini lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Mabini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Mabini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mabini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mabini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie tries to stall but Mabini uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie tries to pull guard but Mabini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mabini digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Mabini lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Mabini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mabini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mabini works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Gracie tries to work over Mabini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Mabini.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mabini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Mabini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apolinario Mabini dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Crack! Mabini connects with the perfect overhand right and Gracie falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Mabini!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apolinario Mabini!
An out of breath Apolinario Mabini thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019

#R1#
Gutu misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Gutu as he connects with a hook.
Gutu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gutu.
Gutu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gutu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gutu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gutu looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gutu wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gutu stuffs the takedown.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Gutu is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.#CL#
Gutu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gutu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gutu goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gutu smiles and moves away.
Artur Gutu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.#CL#
Gutu instigates a clinch.
Gutu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
Gutu misses with a punch to the body.
Gutu lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Gutu lands with a light punch inside.
Gutu can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie jumps guard but Gutu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gutu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gutu lands a body punch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Gutu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gutu scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gutu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gutu digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Gutu tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Gutu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gutu lands with a left to the head.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
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 Gutu uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gutu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gutu wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3##SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Gutu defends it easily. #SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Gutu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gutu works his way back into a safe position though.
Gutu trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutu preventing the sweep.
Gutu showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Gutu pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gutu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gutu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gutu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Gutu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royce Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gutu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gutu.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gutu tries to clinch up.
Gutu avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gutu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie. #CL#
Gutu moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Gutu tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gutu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gutu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gutu misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Gutu.
Gutu lands a body shot.
Gutu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Gutu, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Gutu against the cage but Gutu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Artur Gutu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Nice shot by Gracie.
Gutu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gutu tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gutu defends it well.
Gutu just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie lands a jab.
Gutu tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Gutu counters with a right hand to the body.
Gutu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Gutu wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Gutu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gutu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gutu pulls Gracie in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gutu pulls Gracie in to control the position. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gutu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Gracie won't allow Gutu to sweep him here.
Gutu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Gutu keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gutu is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Royce Gracie!
A victorious Royce Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
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. #TD#
Sakuraba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
Sakuraba has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Sakuraba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sakuraba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Sakuraba is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sakuraba is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sakuraba is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. ONeil does a little dance to reset his feet.
ONeil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
ONeil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
ONeil shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but ONeil keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
ONeil is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it. #TD2#
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. ONeil is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
ONeil is trying to escape back to his feet but Gracie uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie swings around for an armbar but ONeil sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and ONeil defends well.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but ONeil is defending well. Gracie quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! ONeil has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gracie celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Gracie!
An out of breath Royce Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SPARTA 48: THE ISLAND FINALE
Date: Apr 30, 2019

#R1#
Nice jab there from Romeo.
Romeo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.#CUT2#
It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
Romeo slips a straight right by Gracie.#KD2#
Romeo sends Gracie crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Romeo is motioning to the referee to let Gracie up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romeo misses with a double jab #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Romeo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Romeo is kicking away at Gracie from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Gracie grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Romeo trying to push Gracie off... Romeo taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Royce Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SPARTA 46
Date: Apr 26, 2019

#R1##TD#
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sor Ploenchit looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Sor Ploenchit is defending well.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Sor Ploenchit is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie trying to control the action but Sor Ploenchit is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sor Ploenchit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gracie! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Sor Ploenchit has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie retains his light heavyweight title!
Royce Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Kaensak Sor Ploenchit stepped up to the mic, saying 'You are just lucky today!'.

Event: SPARTA 41
Date: Apr 14, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Mabini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabini.
Mabini lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mabini.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gracie jumps guard but Mabini turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mabini lands a left hand.
Mabini lands a left hand.
Mabini presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mabini lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabini lands a left hand.
Mabini lands an uppercut.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Mabini holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabini. #T1#
Mabini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
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 Mabini walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Mabini takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mabini as the two fighters clinch.
Mabini digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Mabini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mabini blocks an uppercut.
Mabini cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Mabini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mabini lands a body shot.
Mabini blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mabini to keep the fight standing.
Gracie working hard to break the clinch.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mabini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mabini.
Good body shot from Mabini.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mabini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mabini scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Gracie manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mabini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mabini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB#
Gracie pushes a forearm under Mabini's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mabini is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Royce Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Apolinario Mabini spoke after the fight, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.

Event: SPARTA 34
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
Gracie throws a hook but Sor Ploenchit avoids it easily.
Sor Ploenchit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan Ardigma in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Sor Ploenchit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sor Ploenchit was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie swings for the body but Sor Ploenchit moves out of range.
Sor Ploenchit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sor Ploenchit tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sor Ploenchit digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Sor Ploenchit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Sor Ploenchit is defending well. #SUB#
Sor Ploenchit 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 Sor Ploenchit is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Royce Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Kaensak Sor Ploenchit was interviewed post fight and said 'You are just lucky today!'.

Event: SPARTA 30
Date: Mar 20, 2019

#R1#
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Romeo defends it nicely.
As Gracie looks to move away, Romeo throws a big counter combo but Gracie just gets out of the way.
Gracie swings for the body but Romeo moves out of range.
Gracie misses with a body shot
and Romeo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romeo.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Romeo.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Romeo throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romeo as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romeo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Romeo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romeo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Gracie misses. #T1#
Romeo cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Romeo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks. #ROC#
Gracie is rocked!#TD2#
Romeo tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Romeo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Royce Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SPARTA 24
Date: Mar 06, 2019

#R1#
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Beaswood ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beaswood manages to avoid it.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Beaswood.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Beaswood shoots in.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Beaswood counters with a takedown into side control.
Beaswood creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gracie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Beaswood working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Beaswood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beaswood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beaswood creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Beaswood throws a strike but Gracie manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Beaswood tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SPARTA 21
Date: Feb 27, 2019

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Ndlandla. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Ndlandla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ndlandla throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Ndlandla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ndlandla keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie dives in and grabs Ndlandla's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ndlandla pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie takes a swing at Ndlandla's ribcage but misses.
Ndlandla will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ndlandla's coach down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ndlandla's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndlandla misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ndlandla tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Ndlandla is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ndlandla throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Ndlandla throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Nqobile Ndlandla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Gracie slips a jab from Ndlandla.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ndlandla.
Ndlandla misses with a straight right.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie has been working on his balance at Yaw-Yan Ardigma, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ndlandla.
Ndlandla paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Ndlandla slips under a jab from Gracie.
Ndlandla misses with a right hand #TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ndlandla has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Ndlandla defends the submission attempt.
Ndlandla is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Ndlandla has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Gracie maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ndlandla could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gracie has cracked it and Ndlandla is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royce Gracie!
An out of breath Royce Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SPARTA 18: Smit vs. Ndlandla
Date: Feb 20, 2019

#R1#
Sakuraba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Sakuraba is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Sakuraba's guard.#SUB#
Sakuraba 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. #SUB#
Sakuraba working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Sakuraba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Sakuraba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Sakuraba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gracie as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sakuraba screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gracie! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Royce Gracie!
After winning the bout, Royce Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SPARTA 15: Smit vs. Gracie 2
Date: Feb 10, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Smit tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Smit is keeping him busy.
Smit is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Smit working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Smit is retaining full guard.
Smit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Smit's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smit is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Gracie passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Smit defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Smit actively working from the bottom here.
Smit is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smit tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smit is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is keen to just control but Smit is a slippery customer.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Smit defends it.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Smit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smit tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie is trying to control. Smit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB#
Smit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie prevents Smit from improving his position.#SUB#
Smit looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smit looking to control. #SUB#
Smit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Smit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smit keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Smit keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Smit looking for a triangle here. Gracie is fighting it but it looks tight! Smit pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gracie is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Piet Smit!
Piet Smit retains his light heavyweight title!
Piet Smit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SPARTA 12: Smit vs. Gracie
Date: Jan 30, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Smit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Smit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Smit looking for submissions off his back.
Smit pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
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.#SUB#
Smit actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smit wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Smit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smit defends it well.
Smit is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Smit's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Smit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Smit looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Smit up and slammed him! Smit can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control!
Smit is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smit is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smit 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. #T3#
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smit keeps working. #SUB2#
Smit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gracie! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Smit has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Royce Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Royce Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Piet Smit stepped up to the mic, saying 'Winning is not everything, it is the only thing!'.

Event: SPARTA 9: Aguinaldo vs Duke B.
Date: Jan 20, 2019

#R1#
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Mabini counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mabini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mabini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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 won't allow Mabini to sweep him here.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mabini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mabini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Mabini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mabini manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Mabini's guard.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Mabini keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Mabini is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Gracie has an Americana. Mabini didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gracie is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gracie hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Royce Gracie!
A very excited looking Royce Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Apolinario Mabini spoke after the fight, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.

Event: MAYWEATHER vs. YAMAMOTO
Date: Jan 06, 2019

#R1#
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Bo moved out of range nicely.
Bo throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
Bo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Bo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bo is defended easily by Gracie.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tong Bo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Bo blocks a jab.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bo.
Bo throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
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.#T1#
Gracie 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. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gracie as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bo screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gracie! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Royce Gracie!
An out of breath Royce Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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