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Event:
DMMA 40: Nansen vs Alderidge
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Gracie looks for a takedown but Hardman sprawls well.
Hardman throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hardman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Hardman back into the cage.
Hardman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman lands with a light punch inside.
Hardman lands a left hand.
Gracie has Hardman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brock Hardman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Hardman misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Gracie gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1#
Hardman keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hardman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB#
Hardman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Hardman'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.
Hardman throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hardman wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Hardman catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
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 trying to control the action but Hardman is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Hardman is trying to get back to half guard.
Hardman is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hardman, who protects the arm well.
Hardman is being controlled here.
Hardman misses with a strike from the bottom.
Gracie gets to mount! Hardman was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gracie blocks Hardman's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gracie is stalling here but it's allowed Hardman to get half guard.
Gracie prevents Hardman from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Hardman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hardman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hardman punching from the bottom.
Hardman is trying to control but can't.
Gracie blocks the strikes from Hardman.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Hardman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hardman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hardman punching from the bottom.
Hardman is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hardman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hardman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardman tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardman to the ground. Hardman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hardman looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardman misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardman tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardman misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Hardman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gracie walks into a jab.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hardman to the mat! Hardman manages to get full guard.
Hardman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in Puncher's Chance Collective inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hardman working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
Robert Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardman is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman is looking to improve his position.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Hardman dodges it nicely.
Gracie stops Hardman from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Hardman tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hardman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hardman is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Hardman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hardman is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Hardman is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Hardman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
It looked like Hardman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardman lands a head shot.
Gracie shoots in but Hardman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brock Hardman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Gracie.
Hardman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardman works the jab nicely.
Brock Hardman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Hardman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Gracie looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hardman lands a right hand from hell, dropping Gracie. Hardman pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Hardman!
Brock Hardman thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 29: Luciano vs Amida
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Flijers lands with a nice body punch.
Flijers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Flijers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Flijers trying to land knees to the body.
Flijers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Flijers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Flijers regains guard.
Flijers wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Flijers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie stays in close to Flijers's body and controls the position.
Flijers working a defensive guard here.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Flijers looking for a sweep. Not yet Flijers, not yet.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flijers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flijers is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Flijers has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flijers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Flijers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ruben Flijers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Gracie.
Flijers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Flijers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Flijers leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Flijers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Flijers.
Flijers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Flijers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Flijers pulls Gracie into guard.
My spies in Puncher's Chance Collective inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control but Flijers is working from the bottom.
Flijers controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Flijers looking for a sweep. Not yet Flijers, not yet.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Flijers's guard.
Flijers is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Flijers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Flijers is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
Flijers is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Flijers defends the submission attempt.
Gracie prevents Flijers from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flijers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Flijers controlling the position.
Flijers 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.
Flijers keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Flijers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Flijers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Flijers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flijers stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Flijers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
We've been told by Flijers's head coaches at Hotrod Express MMA Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Flijers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Flijers lands a body shot.
Flijers slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flijers defends it nicely.
Ruben Flijers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flijers lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Flijers, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Flijers against the cage but Flijers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Flijers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Flijers with a nice calf kick.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Flijers lands a jab to the nose.
Flijers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Flijers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Flijers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flijers. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Flijers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie trying to control the action but Flijers is working from the bottom.
Flijers struggling a bit here.
Flijers is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Flijers gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Flijers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flijers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Flijers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flijers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie prevents Flijers from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flijers keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Flijers trying to control from the bottom.
Flijers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Flijers tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Flijers defends it well.
Flijers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flijers is looking to escape.
Flijers is trying desperately to improve position.
Flijers tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Flijers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flijers tries to get out of the position.
Gracie throws some wild stikes that Flijers manages to avoid easily.
#T4#
Flijers is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Flijers is having none of it.
Flijers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Flijers tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Flijers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Flijers dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Flijers just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Flijers counters with a right hand to the body.
Flijers's corner calls for a 1-2. Flijers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flijers as he avoids it easily.
Ruben Flijers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Gracie.
Flijers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Flijers connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Flijers lands a head shot.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Flijers.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Flijers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Flijers misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Flijers cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flijers as he jumps to the side.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Flijers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Flijers working a defensive guard here.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Flijers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robert Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Flijers pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Flijers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Flijers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Flijers wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Flijers 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#
Flijers looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Flijers keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Flijers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flijers keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Flijers pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie preventing the sweep. #T3#
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Flijers is retaining full guard.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Flijers controlling the position well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Flijers trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Flijers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Flijers throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruben Flijers is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Flijers pushes him off.
Flijers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flijers as he avoids it easily.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Flijers circles away.
Flijers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Flijers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flijers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Flijers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Flijers lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flijers. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flijers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Flijers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Flijers counters with a head kick. That will keep Gracie thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Robert Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flijers lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Flijers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flijers, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruben Flijers!
An out of breath Ruben Flijers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DMMA 18: Mack vs Amida
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Dharris gets a clinch.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dharris stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Dharris 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD#
Dharris gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Dharris from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Dharris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dharris throws an elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dharris 's guard. Nice move by Gracie!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dharris looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dharris wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Gracie trying to control but Dharris is working from the bottom.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie won't allow Dharris to sweep him here.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Dharris keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie stands and throws Dharris 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dharris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dharris gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dharris is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
Dharris manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Dharris looking for a sweep. Not yet Dharris , not yet.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Dharris has wrist control.
Dharris managing to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gracie trying to control but Dharris is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dharris shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Dharris .
Gracie's coach down at Puncher's Chance Collective was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gracie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hafir Dharris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Gracie.#CL2#
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Dharris turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dharris sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gracie is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dharris cracks Gracie with a big elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dharris cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dharris working the ground and pound but Gracie is defending the strikes.
Dharris working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hafir Dharris dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dharris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie. #CL#
Dharris instigates a clinch. #TD#
Dharris gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dharris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hafir Dharris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dharris 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dharris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Dharris preventing the sweep.
Dharris works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dharris connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Dharris slips an elbow through the middle.
Dharris trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dharris wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Dharris controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie has his hands on Dharris 's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Dharris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dharris tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dharris is one step ahead there.
Dharris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dharris lands a couple of digs.
Dharris postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Dharris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Dharris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dharris is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dharris stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dharris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dharris cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Dharris landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Dharris trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dharris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dharris 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dharris with a nice head shot there.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dharris controls the pace.
Dharris with a nice head shot there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Dharris from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hafir Dharris dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dharris as he avoids it easily.
Dharris attempts a counter takedown but Gracie avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie. #CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Dharris prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hafir Dharris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Gracie.
Dharris is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Dharris manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dharris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Dharris breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Dharris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dharris is putting a hurting on Gracie here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gracie is being controlled here.
Dharris cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dharris working the head and body with strikes.
Dharris scoring with punches and elbows.
Dharris lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gracie down.
Dharris landing strikes.
Hafir Dharris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#Gracie is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dharris is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Dharris finish him?
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie is trying to control Dharris 's posture but Dharris avoids it.
Dharris controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Dharris happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Dharris '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.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie wants to control but Dharris postures up.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dharris is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dharris dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Dharris 's head and hops out.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dharris as he jumps to the side.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Dharris sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dharris shoots in but Gracie avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Dharris drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Dharris prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dharris gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hafir Dharris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dharris has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hafir Dharris !
During a confident post fight interview, Hafir Dharris thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 10: Abarai vs Vetorwee
Date: May 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Gracie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kabir to the ground. Gracie is now in Kabir's guard.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Kabir is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kabir has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie works over Kabir with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kabir tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kabir!
Kabir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
My spies in Puncher's Chance Collective inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kabir manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T1##SUB#
Kabir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kabir is breathing heavily.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kabir with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie is nestled in close to Kabir, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Kabir actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kabir looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kabir is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2##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! Kabir is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Gracie! |
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Event:
CWMMA: Ike vs Bol
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Gracie wants to clinch.#TD2#
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fiachna!
Fiachna wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna moves into full guard.
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fiachna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Fiachna's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Gracie won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here. #SUB#
Fiachna is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fiachna trying to control the position here.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiachna is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Fiachna has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Gracie is in close to Fiachna's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie postures up in Fiachna's guard and throws a big left but Fiachna blocks it. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Fiachna pulls Gracie in to control the position. #T2#
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna'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.
Fiachna has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Fiachna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Fiachna working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Fiachna trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiachna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie!
Fiachna controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie regains half guard.
Fiachna slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Gracie wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well.
Fiachna is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie!
Fiachna controlling from the full mount.
Fiachna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape. #SUB#
Fiachna swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darragh Fiachna!
Darragh Fiachna decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWMMA: Outback vs Phyrrus
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Cauthon has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Cauthon jumps guard and drags Gracie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cauthon's head.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Cauthon.
Gracie scoring with some ground and pound.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cauthon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard. #REVB#
Gracie wants to sweep here but Cauthon controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cauthon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cauthon looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Cauthon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Cauthon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Cauthon.
Cauthon looking to 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.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cauthon wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Cauthon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Cauthon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cauthon looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Cauthon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie is in close to Cauthon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Cauthon is retaining full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Cauthon keeps moving.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cauthon striking off his back but it's not causing Gracie any problems.
Cauthon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cauthon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gracie advances position into side control!#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Cauthon is defending well. #T4#
Gracie working the ground and pound but Cauthon is defending the strikes.
Gracie scores with punches from side control.
Cauthon is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Cauthon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cauthon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cauthon winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie wants to control but Cauthon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cauthon controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert Gracie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Cauthon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cauthon wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Cauthon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Cauthon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Gracie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cauthon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gracie has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gracie!
Cauthon throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
Cauthon can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cauthon is trying to get back to full guard.
Cauthon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cauthon keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Cauthon is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Cauthon is defending well.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cauthon defending well though. #SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cauthon is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position. #T2#
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cauthon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gracie trying to control from Cauthon's half guard. Cauthon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Cauthon blocks nicely.
Cauthon keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
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.
Cauthon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robert Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cauthon scores with a nice shot.
Gracie postures up.
#T3#
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Cauthon keeps moving.
Gracie content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Cauthon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Cauthon is proving a slippery customer.
Cauthon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cauthon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Cauthon throws a big elbow that misses.
Cauthon passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Gracie trying to control here.
Cauthon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Cauthon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cauthon is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cauthon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mat Cauthon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Cauthon keeps moving.
Cauthon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Cauthon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cauthon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Cauthon defends easily.
Cauthon postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it. #T1#
Cauthon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Cauthon tries to pass. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cauthon defends well.
Gracie looking to control but Cauthon passes into half guard.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cauthon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cauthon is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Cauthon is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cauthon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cauthon.
Cauthon wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #T3#
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Cauthon is very close to passing his half guard.
Cauthon thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cauthon pulls his head out easily.
Cauthon is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cauthon's half guard.
Cauthon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Cauthon is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Cauthon trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Cauthon is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Cauthon is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control the action but Cauthon is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Cauthon defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Cauthon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cauthon controlling the position well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Robert Gracie! |
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Event:
CWMMA: Niaz Vs Alderiage
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Shaw lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Shaw darts in looking for a takedown but Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Shaw into the cage.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Shaw works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Shaw controlling him for the moment.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaw defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie is tightening it up a little... Shaw has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Shaw reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Shaw taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Robert Gracie! |
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