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Event:
WCF 41: Komakech vs Curtis
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartmann moves away.
Hartmann throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hartmann manages to avoid it.
Hartmann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hartmann defending well though.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hartmann tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hartmann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hartmann wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hartmann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hartmann keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Hartmann keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Hartmann is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie trying to control but Hartmann is working from the bottom.
Hartmann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartmann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rammsie Hartmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartmann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gracie.
Hartmann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hartmann throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartmann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hartmann scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Hartmann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Hartmann bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Hartmann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hartmann counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hartmann is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Hartmann circles away and we're back to standing.
Rammsie Hartmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korn Gracie.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hartmann pinned against the cage. Hartmann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Hartmann, which made it look bad.
We've been told by Hartmann's head coaches at UnderGround BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gracie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hartmann checks it well.
Hartmann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Hartmann. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hartmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie tries to bum rush Hartmann with a series of wild strikes but Hartmann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartmann lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Hartmann moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rammsie Hartmann dominated that round.
That's time! Hartmann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hartmann tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Hartmann avoids nicely.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Hartmann avoids it well.
Hartmann tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hartmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Hartmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Gracie misses.
Hartmann walks into a left hand.
Hartmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Hartmann there.
Gracie throws a jab when Hartmann was well out of range.
It looked like Hartmann was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hartmann punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Hartmann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rammsie Hartmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hartmann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hartmann swivels and escapes.
Gracie swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Hartmann counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hartmann.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Hartmann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Hartmann!#REVR#
Hartmann chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Hartmann gets to his feet and stands over Gracie, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Gracie felt that one! Hartmann unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Gracie from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rammsie Hartmann!
Rammsie Hartmann took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sydney Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
WCF MNF 2: Manson vs Funke
Date: Aug 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots and misses
and Cruise counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taka Cruise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruise swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cruise!
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie shoots and misses
enabling Cruise to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Cruise. Beautiful body shot.
Cruise throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruise scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cruise counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cruise connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korn Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruise lands with a big right hook that stumbles Gracie - he's out on his feet here! Cruise follows up with another monster hook that separates Gracie from consciousness! Gracie falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Cruise stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Taka Cruise! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 12: Scott vs Gracie 3
Date: Jul 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.#CL#
Scott drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Scott lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gracie is trying to drag Scott to the mat but Scott just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Scott lands with a light punch inside.
Scott lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Scott tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Scott trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scott.
Scott landing knees to the head.
Scott landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Scott.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Scott smiles and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Scott.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Scott lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Scott.
Scott utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gracie looks winded!
Scott scores with a hook to the body.
Scott gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Scott.
Scott scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Scott working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Scott lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Scott using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Scott.
Knees in the clinch landing for Scott.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scott.
Scott lands a knee to the head.
Scott unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gracie has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Scott seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gracie can turn it around.#T2#
Scott landing knees to the head.
#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Scott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Scott finish him?
Scott creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Gracie! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Scott.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Scott!
Bobby Scott took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WCF 27: Rua vs Scott 2
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Good standup being displayed there by Gomez as he connects with a hook.
Gomez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomez wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gomez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Gomez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gomez. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gomez throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gracie's body to avoid the submission. Gracie has instead reached around Gomez's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gracie arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Korn Gracie!
After the big win, Korn Gracie made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KO GEAR and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
WCF 19: Hradek vs Dirk
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Bush misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Bush lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bush but Bush pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bush scores with a decent looking hook.
Bush scores with a decent looking hook.
Bush fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Bush lands a jab to the head.
Bush fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bush lands a jab to the head.
Bush jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
Bush lands a big right hook! Gracie looks hurt but is still standing! Bush lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Gracie falls down and Bush dives in with a huge hammer fist! Gracie's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Bush runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Bush!
Jason Bush bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
WCF 16: Gracie vs Scott 2
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Scott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scott gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Scott throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left hand lands to the body for Scott.
Scott with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Scott is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Scott down to the mat. Scott avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korn Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Scott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.#CL2#
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Scott. Scott maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Scott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott lands a knee to the body.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Scott lands a knee to the body.
Scott lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott landing knees to the head.
Scott putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Scott throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Scott gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Scott with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Scott with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
I was talking to Gracie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Scott lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Scott scores a nice knee to the body.
Scott pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Scott.
A body shot lands from Scott.
Scott landing knees to the body.
Scott landing knees to 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!
Scott crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
Scott lands a big knee to the head and Gracie goes down! Scott pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Scott!
Bobby Scott is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Bobby Scott made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Condemned and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
WCF 12: Khumpai vs Purcell
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donev.
Korn Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Gracie tightens his grip and picks Donev up, before dumping him to the ground. Donev manages to land in guard.
Donev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Donev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donev is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Donev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Donev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Donev is keeping the position.
Gracie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Donev has wrist control.
Donev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie stands up over Donev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
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.
Gracie is pushing down on Donev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Donev is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Donev tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.#T2##SUB#
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Donev has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gracie landing strikes, looking to finish!
Donev taking shots to the head.
Donev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Donev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Donev is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Donev is bucking up trying to escape but Gracie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Donev wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.#SUB#
Gracie is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gracie extends the arm and Donev is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Korn Gracie!
Korn Gracie retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Korn Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
WCF 9: Gracie vs Scott
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Scott closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the ropes.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scott pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Scott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scott is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Gracie postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gracie works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
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.
Scott dodges the ground and pound from Gracie.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gracie trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Gracie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Scott sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Gracie is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Scott looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gracie gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Scott is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gracie lets go of the hold and Scott can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Korn Gracie!
Korn Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
Korn Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ACE20 Gracie vs Bongrips
Date: Jan 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bongrips lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bongrips counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Bongrips does it's job there.
Bongrips scores with a nice head shot.
Bongrips has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gracie is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bongrips as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Bongrips is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Bongrips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bongrips wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bongrips is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Bongrips is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Gracie advances to half guard.
Bongrips tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bongrips keeps working.
Bongrips avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie is keen to just control but Bongrips is a slippery customer.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bongrips with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bongrips wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Bongrips's temple. #SUB2#
Bongrips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Bongrips is trying to stand.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bongrips tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Bongrips is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Bongrips is working away.
Bongrips avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie trying to control the action but Bongrips is working from the bottom.
Gracie is nestled in close to Bongrips, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bongrips gets back to full guard.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Bongrips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie trying to control but Bongrips is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bongrips looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Bongrips up and slammed him! Bongrips can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control!
Gracie lands a nice forearm strike.
Gracie prevents Bongrips from escaping the position.
Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bongrips to see if he's OK.
Gracie gets to mount! Bongrips was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB#
Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bongrips can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bongrips is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T4#
Gracie landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Gracie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC#
Bongrips is rocked!
Gracie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bongrips is still in real trouble! Can Gracie finish him?
Gracie postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Bongrips bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Gracie and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Korn Gracie!
Korn Gracie retains his welterweight title!
Billy Bongrips was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be coming back for this belt in the near future.. Mark my words.. I will prove that I am the true division champion. I will see you again.. '.
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Event:
ACE14 Aronna vs Gracie
Date: Dec 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Gracie misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Aronna dives in and scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Aronna drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Aronna off! Aronna jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Aronna has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aronna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie wants to stand and escape but Aronna is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aronna looking to improve position, pressing down on Gracie's thigh with his hand. Gracie seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Aronna paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Aronna's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Gracie picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Korn Gracie!
Korn Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
ACE7 Aronna vs Moreno
Date: Nov 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Rothstein thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rothstein is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Rothstein circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Rothstein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rothstein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Rothstein shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Rothstein throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Rothstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Rothstein pushes his legs off easily.
Rothstein is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rothstein 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.
Rothstein scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Gracie is pulling down on Rothstein's head. It's preventing any offense from Rothstein, at least for the moment.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Rothstein controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rothstein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Rothstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rothstein has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Rothstein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU2#
Rothstein stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2##CL2#
Rothstein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Rothstein pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korn Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Rothstein has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Rothstein decides to pull guard.
Rothstein trying to strike off his back.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Rothstein keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Rothstein looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rothstein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Rothstein's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rothstein is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gracie connects with a decent elbow.
Gracie misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gracie looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Rothstein misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie has hold of Rothstein's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rothstein tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gracie cranks the arm and Rothstein screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rothstein, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Korn Gracie!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Rothstein throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Rothstein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Rothstein persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Rothstein moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gracie is trying to trip Rothstein. He has hold of a leg but Rothstein is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gracie persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gracie won't allow Rothstein to get back to his feet.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rothstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Gracie stands up and waves to Rothstein to follow him. #T1##CL2#
Rothstein clinches.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Rothstein forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie is working for takedown but Rothstein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Rothstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korn Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Rothstein breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Rothstein's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie passes Rothstein's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Rothstein trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie working Rothstein over with strikes.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Rothstein is defending the position.
Rothstein is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Rothstein's head.
Rothstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Rothstein is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rothstein is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Gracie throwing strikes here but Rothstein is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Rothstein tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rothstein throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back.
Gracie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korn Gracie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rothstein defends it nicely.
Rothstein looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.#TD2#
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Rothstein shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rothstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Rothstein stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gracie fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Rothstein counters by clinching up.
Rothstein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie is trying to drag Rothstein to the mat but Rothstein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korn Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Rothstein won't allow it.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Rothstein won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rothstein takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A shot in the inside from Rothstein.
Rothstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie jumps guard but Rothstein turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rothstein dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rothstein stalling the fight.
#T2#
Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rothstein up against the cage.
Rothstein holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Rothstein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rothstein lands a knee to the head.
Rothstein effectively controlling the action here.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rothstein avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Rothstein breaks from the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Rothstein darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.#BC2#
Rothstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rothstein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Rothstein tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rothstein pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Rothstein dodges it nicely.
Rothstein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rothstein is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4##TD#
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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.
Rothstein can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rothstein is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie just content to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rothstein is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Rothstein 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rothstein finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rothstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Rothstein sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gracie wants to clinch.#TD2#
Rothstein looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Gracie has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rothstein is on him like a limpet, forcing Gracie back against the cage.#T1#
Gracie tries to break the clinch but Rothstein is controlling the position. #BC2#
Rothstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Rothstein.
#CL2#
Rothstein moves into the clinch successfully.
Rothstein unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Rothstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rothstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Rothstein counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rothstein.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korn Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##BC2#
Rothstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie wants to clinch#TD2#
and Rothstein counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rothstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Rothstein from controlling successfully.
Gracie seems keen to control Rothstein's posture.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Rothstein from standing up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Rothstein from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gracie is controlling Rothstein's posture.
Gracie is trying to keep Rothstein in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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!
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rothstein's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Rothstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rothstein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie trying to control the action but Rothstein is working from the bottom.
Gracie advances to full mount.
Rothstein in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rory Rothstein.
I think Rothstein 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Rothstein!
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