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Event:
CACC 201: Brown vs Anatta II
Date: May 23, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Robinson Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kuronoa drives through and clinches with Gracie against the ropes.
#TD2#
Kuronoa jumps guard.
Gracie is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fight Club Gym 600pw that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie is sitting in close to Kuronoa's body. Kuronoa has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gracie is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gracie is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kuronoa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ono Kuronoa! |
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Event:
CACC 192: Huhrera vs Halli
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Corey Clark ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Robinson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Clark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Clark pushes Gracie up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Clark has Gracie pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Clark pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Gracie tumbling to the mat - Clark dives into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clark (2) vs (0) Gracie
Clark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
Clark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark content to control rather than advance.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Clark passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Clark (5) vs (0) Gracie
Clark controlling his opponent.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clark (8) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie tries to break free.
Gracie is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Clark off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Clark has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
Clark 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2##SUB#
Clark looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Clark will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Clark just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Clark has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T3#
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Clark is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
Gracie tries to break free.
Clark is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Clark controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
Clark biding his time, controlling Gracie. #T4#
Further stalling from Clark .
Gracie tries to escape but Clark has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
#SUB#
Gracie defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Clark 's arms.
Clark is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T5#
Clark is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Clark just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clark keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Clark slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Clark continues to stall.#T6#
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Clark controlling from the back.#T7##SUB#
Gracie defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Clark 's arms.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gracie tries to roll but Clark sticks to his back.
Clark trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape.
Gracie can't escape the position.
#T8#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Clark .
Clark has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie looks winded!
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Clark is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T9#
Clark has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
Clark controls the position.
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Clark has good solid back control here.
Gracie tries to break free.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
#T11#
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
Gracie is really stuck here.
Clark controlling the position well here. Gracie rolled but Clark kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Clark slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gracie tries to escape but Clark has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
#T12#
Gracie tries to escape but Clark has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie is trying to break free.
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie tries to escape but Clark has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Clark trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to roll into a better position but Clark has get a rear naked choke and Gracie is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Corey Clark !
Corey Clark tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CACC 181:Brown v Morrison Jr 2
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Robinson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie closes the distance but Anatta moves to the side #TD#
and Anatta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (0) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Anatta pushes his legs off easily.
Anatta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anatta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anatta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (0) Gracie
Anatta has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (7) vs (0) Gracie
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Anatta content just to control the position here.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Anatta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Anatta (10) vs (0) Gracie#SUB#
Anatta working for a choke but Gracie is defending well.
Anatta controls the position.#T2##SUB#
Anatta is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracie defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gracie is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Anatta off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
#SUB#
Gracie is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Anatta gets his way!
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Anatta has his arm under Gracie's chin here. Game over son! Anatta squeezes tightly and Gracie is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shanti Anatta!
Shanti Anatta decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CACC 166: Ribbler vs Savkov
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Robinson Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Thayer circles away easily#CL2#
and Thayer moves into the clinch.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Thayer wants the takedown. Gracie is fighting it off but Thayer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gracie's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Thayer#SUB#
Gracie is looking to cinch up a triangle. Thayer 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 Thayer'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 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robinson Gracie! |
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Event:
CACC 154: Hozdic vs Bok II
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Robinson Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Abil Baev!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Baev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (0) vs (4) Baev
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (6) Baev#SUB2#
Baev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Baev wants to finish this one by submission but Gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Baev.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Baev with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Baev is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Baev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abil Baev! |
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Event:
CACC 144: Ward vs Morrison II
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Mr Hotspot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Robinson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Hotspot feints and as Gracie raises his hands in defense, Hotspot changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hotspot (2) vs (0) Gracie
Hotspot is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hotspot defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hotspot escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hotspot (5) vs (0) Gracie
Hotspot has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hotspot (7) vs (0) Gracie
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotspot controlling from mount.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Hotspot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Hotspot maintains control.
Hotspot controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Hotspot looking for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hotspot in particular looking to stall.
Hotspot wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie looks winded!#T2#
Hotspot works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hotspot (10) vs (0) Gracie
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hotspot controlling from the full mount.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Hotspot looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hotspot takes Gracie's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hotspot (13) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is trying to break free.
Hotspot trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape.
Hotspot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Hotspot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Gracie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hotspot controls the action.#SUB#
Gracie showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hotspot is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hotspot trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape. #T4##SUB#
Hotspot is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Hotspot is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Hotspot working for the choke.
Hotspot is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Hotspot just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gracie tries to break free.
Hotspot keeps control of the position easily here as Gracie tries to buck him off.
Hotspot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Hotspot is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gracie 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.
Gracie tries to escape but Hotspot has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hotspot controlling the position well here. Gracie rolled but Hotspot kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hotspot continues to stall.
Hotspot doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hotspot (13) vs (2) Gracie#T6#
Hotspot is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hotspot is controlling Gracie's posture.
Hotspot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hotspot (15) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Hotspot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Hotspot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hotspot has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hotspot pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Hotspot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Further stalling from Hotspot.
Hotspot passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Hotspot (18) vs (2) Gracie
Hotspot controlling from mount.
Gracie prevents Hotspot from taking his back.
Hotspot controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Hotspot has hold of Gracie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gracie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hotspot controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Gracie stops Hotspot from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Hotspot is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hotspot with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hotspot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Hotspot has a good base and remains in mount.
Hotspot works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hotspot (21) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Gracie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Gracie is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Hotspot looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hotspot will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hotspot just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hotspot keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
Hotspot controls the action.#SUB#
Hotspot tightening his grip on Gracie, looking for the choke.
Hotspot has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
Hotspot has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Hotspot is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracie defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hotspot has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Hotspot has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Gracie! Can he survive? No! He's out! Hotspot gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Hotspot! |
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Event:
CACC 137: Tetsuo vs Gracie
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Robinson Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Susumu King!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) King
Gracie keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gracie has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think King should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! King should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robinson Gracie! |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D3): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Schuyler De Vries! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robinson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
De Vries drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: De Vries (4) vs (0) Gracie
De Vries advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: De Vries (6) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie can't escape the position.
#SUB#
De Vries looking for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is having none of it.
De Vries takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
De Vries has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
De Vries controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but De Vries has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
De Vries is controlling the pace.
De Vries works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Vries (9) vs (0) Gracie#SUB#
De Vries tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Vries has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie tries to bench press De Vries off him but De Vries keeps the position.
Gracie being controlled for a moment.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but De Vries keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as De Vries dominates the positioning.#T2#
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
De Vries controls the position.
De Vries advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: De Vries (11) vs (0) Gracie
De Vries content just to control the position here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by De Vries.#SUB#
De Vries working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
De Vries is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
De Vries is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with De Vries in particular looking to stall.
De Vries continues to hold on tight.#SUB#
De Vries is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Vries pulls his head out easily.
De Vries works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Vries (14) vs (0) Gracie#T4##SUB#
De Vries wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie being controlled for a moment.
De Vries has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Vries (16) vs (0) Gracie#SUB#
De Vries is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gracie to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gracie shrugs it off.
De Vries content just to control the position here. #SUB#
De Vries is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
De Vries controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
De Vries working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
De Vries controlling his opponent.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
De Vries perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
De Vries looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie looks winded!#T6#
De Vries is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: De Vries (19) vs (0) Gracie#SUB#
De Vries working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
De Vries is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Vries pulls his head out easily.
De Vries perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
De Vries's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
De Vries is looking for a kimura here.
De Vries is figuring out what he wants to do next.
De Vries has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: De Vries (22) vs (0) Gracie
De Vries controlling his opponent. #T8#
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but De Vries has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
De Vries has hold of Gracie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gracie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
De Vries looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
De Vries working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
De Vries is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gracie is surviving well by controlling De Vries's body position as best he can.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
De Vries controlling his opponent.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
De Vries controlling from mount.
Further stalling from De Vries.#SUB#
De Vries looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
De Vries working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
De Vries prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.#SUB#
De Vries looking for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
De Vries controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
De Vries jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Vries happy to just control the position for now.
De Vries advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: De Vries (24) vs (0) Gracie#SUB#
De Vries is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Vries (24) vs (2) Gracie
De Vries is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.#T11#
De Vries is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Vries (26) vs (2) Gracie
De Vries stalling. #SUB#
De Vries is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. De Vries eventually gives up the hold.
De Vries is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
De Vries moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Vries (29) vs (2) Gracie#T12#
De Vries is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
De Vries tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Vries has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
De Vries is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
The referee asks De Vries politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. De Vries prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gracie is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De Vries off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: De Vries (29) vs (6) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. De Vries is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Gracie goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. De Vries escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Vries (31) vs (6) Gracie#T13#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
De Vries is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Vries content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
De Vries is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Vries pulls his head out easily. #T14##SUB#
De Vries seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gracie is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Schuyler De Vries!
During a confident post fight interview, Schuyler De Vries thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Locker as he connects with a hook.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Locker lands an overhand right.
Locker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
A lazy left from Locker finds it's target.#CL2#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Locker taking a breather.#BC#
Locker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Locker loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Locker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Locker lands a slapping body shot.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Locker sprawls well.
Locker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Locker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Locker sprawls well.
Locker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gracie sprawls and moves away.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Locker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Locker missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Locker. Those never looked like landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Dave Locker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robinson Gracie.
Locker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Locker moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Locker circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Locker as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Locker circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Locker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Locker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie looks winded!
Locker works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Locker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dave Locker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Locker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
The fighters circle momentarily. Locker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Locker finish him?
Locker connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Locker connects with a combination that backs up Gracie into the cage. Locker lands a flurry of punches that gets past Gracie's guard. Gracie is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Locker bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Locker!
After the fight, Dave Locker was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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