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Event:
WVT 220: Erdogan v Jarvinen
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Gracias slips a jab from Murphy.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracias circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy throws a head kick but Gracias moves out of range.
Gracias steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Murphy.
Gracias bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
Gracias connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
Murphy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gracias scores with a hook to the body. Murphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick by Murphy misses
and Gracias counters with an inside leg kick.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gracias.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracias scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Gracias on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy throws a hook but Gracias blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracias.
Gracias blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Paddy Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracias, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Gracias avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
Gracias scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Gracias to work.
Murphy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracias in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gracias tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracias lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy tries to stall but Gracias uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murphy tries a body shot but Gracias blocks it.
Gracias is working Murphy over against the cage.
Gracias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracias lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracias lands a body shot.
Gracias lands a right hand.
Gracias lands a shot to the body.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Murphy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gracias avoids the elbow strike from Murphy, against the cage.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracias lands a left hand.
Gracias blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy stalling in the clinch but Gracias improves position.
Gracias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracias lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Gracias blocks the elbow strike.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracias controls his hands.
Gracias lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Gracias.
Gracias has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murphy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gracias can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracias.
Gracias lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Gracias.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracias controls his hands.
Gracias lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracias has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Gracias controlling the action here for a moment.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracias lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Good body shot from Gracias.
Gracias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy misses with an elbow over the top.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracias stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Gracias.
A short uppercut from Gracias.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracias.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Gracias lands a body shot.
Gracias lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracias scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
A short uppercut from Gracias. #ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracias pushes Murphy against the cage. Gracias is working some dirty boxing. Gracias pushes off with a quick right hook! Murphy goes down! Murphy tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gracias moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hoyce Gracias!
A relieved looking Hoyce Gracias thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WVT 212: Mahogany v Simone 2
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab from Gracias misses.
Robertson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Final Mile in the buildup to the fight.
Robertson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracias counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Ameen Robertson has been cut.
Good shot there by Robertson.
Robertson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracias uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robertson.
Robertson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracias's hands.
Gracias takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracias was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
Robertson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracias moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robertson misses with a straight left.
Gracias is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Robertson takes a swing at Gracias's ribcage but misses.
Robertson misses with a looping right.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Gracias avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Robertson misses with a body punch
and Gracias connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ameen Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Robertson. Those never looked like landing.
Gracias lands with an overhand left.
Robertson swings for the body but Gracias moves out of range.
Gracias let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Robertson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracias doesn't seem bothered though.
Robertson looks to land a left hand but Gracias moved out of range nicely.
Robertson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gracias misses with a few strikes there.
Gracias avoids the body shot from Robertson.
Gracias tries a quick counter leg kick but Robertson is wise to it.
Gracias lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Robertson, as that shot connected.
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!
Robertson tries to bum rush Gracias with a series of wild strikes but Gracias uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Robertson connects with a nice looking jab.
Robertson misses with a double jab
and Gracias connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracias fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Robertson is out of range.
Gracias throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robertson walks into a stiff left hand from Gracias.
Robertson scores with a jab to the body.
Robertson lands an overhand right.
Robertson misses with a two punch combination.
Robertson connects with a single shot there.
Robertson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracias counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robertson swings for the body but Gracias moves out of range.
Robertson throws an overhand right that lands on Gracias's shoulder, as Gracias tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Robertson misses the target.
Gracias takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracias.
Robertson throwing a counter right hand but Gracias manages to avoid it.
Robertson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracias is just out of range.
Robertson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracias was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
Robertson tests Gracias's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robertson punishes Gracias's body with a nice straight punch.
Robertson misses with a body shot.
Gracias wants to counter with a clinch but Robertson pushes him away.
Robertson tests Gracias's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robertson works the jab nicely.#ROC#Gracias is rocked!#T4#
Robertson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracias is just out of range.
Gracias is still on wobbly legs! Can Robertson finish him?
Robertson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robertson lands with a nice body punch.
Gracias looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracias looks up at the clock. Bad move! Robertson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Gracias. Robertson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ameen Robertson! |
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Event:
WVT 207: Haggar v Le Franc
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracias manages to avoid it.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracias seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gracias moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Jab by Gracie.
Gracias misses the jab.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Gracias avoids it with no problem.
Gracie throws the left hand but Gracias avoids the punch easily.
As Gracie tries to get set, Gracias tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracias closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Gracias's shoulder, as Gracias tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Gracias.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracias pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Gracias on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracias scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gracias throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracias thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side.#T1#
Gracie connects with a right hand. Gracias shakes it off.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie works Gracias's body with a nice hook.
Gracie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gracias counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracias counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracias looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracias moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Gracias looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracias staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook but Gracias avoids it easily.#T2#
Gracie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC2#Gracias is rocked!
Gracie circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Gracias tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Gracie wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kron Gracie!
Kron Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WVT 198: Ihantala v Primo
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Blikstein.
Blikstein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracias scores with a jab. Blikstein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blikstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blikstein misses with an uppercut. Gracias saw that one coming.
Gracias wants to counter the offense by Blikstein and move into the clinch position.
Blikstein tries to clinch up but Gracias circles away and keeps his distance.
Blikstein misses with a head kick.
Gracias has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Blikstein is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gracias takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracias. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blikstein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracias is out of range and Blikstein settles back down.
Gracias is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Gracias coming out on top.
Gracias tries a head kick but it misses.
Blikstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracias manages to avoid it.
Gracias avoids the head kick by Blikstein.
Blikstein moves away from the strike by Gracias. #T1#
Blikstein lands a high kick!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracias.
Gracias connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blikstein. Blikstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoyce Gracias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blikstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracias.
Blikstein looks to land a left hand but Gracias moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Gracias.
Blikstein throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracias counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracias swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Blikstein counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gracias!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracias regains half guard, as Blikstein was trying to land strikes.
Gracias trying to control from the bottom.
Blikstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracias's head. #T2#
Blikstein drops an elbow to the side of Gracias's head.
Blikstein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Gracias is rocked!
Blikstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracias is still in real trouble! Can Blikstein finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blikstein arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gracias's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein! |
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Event:
WVT 190: Logan v Assndrop
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracias moves out of range as Fraiberg strikes.
Fraiberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gracias throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hoyce Gracias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracias slips under a jab.
Fraiberg throws a big shot that misses.
Gracias connects with a leg kick.
Gracias throws a front kick that sends Fraiberg stumbling back into the cage.
Gracias throws an off balance right hand
and Fraiberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracias scores with a body shot.
Gracias scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Gracias.
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!
Gracias scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Fraiberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
Fraiberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracias blocking some punches.
Gracias swings wildly with an uppercut but Fraiberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracias tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fraiberg's elbow.
Gracias lands with a short shot to the head.
Fraiberg gets underhooks to prevent Gracias's takedown attempt.
Gracias blocks an uppercut.
Fraiberg throws a head punch that misses.
Fraiberg lands with a right to the head.
Fraiberg misses with the head strike.
Gracias gets through Fraiberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fraiberg gets through Gracias's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Fraiberg.
A right hook to the body lands for Gracias.
Gracias lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fraiberg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fraiberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fraiberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Fraiberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracias has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fraiberg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gracias.
Fraiberg working aggressively here.
Fraiberg tries a body shot but Gracias blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fraiberg.
Gracias lands a left hand.
Gracias digs a right hand underneath Fraiberg's ribcage. Fraiberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracias lands a body shot.
Fraiberg throws a head punch that misses.
Gracias tries for a takedown but Fraiberg manages to get underhooks.
Michael Fraiberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoyce Gracias.
Fraiberg misses with the head strike.
Fraiberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracias lands with a short shot to the head.
Fraiberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracias lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracias lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fraiberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracias backwards.
A short left from Gracias. #T3#
Gracias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fraiberg backwards.
Gracias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fraiberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracias.
A head punch on the inside from Fraiberg fails to land.
Fraiberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Fraiberg misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracias.
Fraiberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fraiberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracias is looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Gracias to work.
Fraiberg lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Gracias.
Gracias struggles to land a body shot inside as Fraiberg controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fraiberg.
Nice body punch from Fraiberg - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Gracias blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fraiberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracias tries to work over Fraiberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Gracias breaks the clinch.
Gracias fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fraiberg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fraiberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fraiberg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fraiberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fraiberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fraiberg tries to clinch there but Gracias circles away.
Gracias throws a good cross that connects.
Gracias misses with an uppercut
and Fraiberg makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gracias really felt that one!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fraiberg looks to land a body kick but Gracias moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hoyce Gracias will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gracias lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracias misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fraiberg is looking to counter punch.
Gracias scores with a body shot.
Gracias scores with a jab. Fraiberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fraiberg thuds his shin into the meat of Gracias's side.
Gracias fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fraiberg feints and then cracks Gracias's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracias down.
Gracias scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Gracias.
Gracias misses with a head kick.
Gracias tries to close the distance and clinch but Fraiberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Gracias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fraiberg.
Gracias lands with a right hand.
Gracias lands a slapping body shot.
Gracias bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fraiberg's head.
Fraiberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracias throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fraiberg counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fraiberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Gracias clinches up against the cage.
Fraiberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracias gets through Fraiberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracias is working for takedown but Fraiberg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracias tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fraiberg scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracias has had enough of the clinch but Fraiberg keeps him there for the moment.
Fraiberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracias controls his hands.
Fraiberg has a couple of punches blocked by Gracias.
Gracias misses with a punch on the inside.
Fraiberg gets through Gracias's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fraiberg takes a shot to the head.
Fraiberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fraiberg backwards.
Fraiberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Michael Fraiberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gracias blocking some punches.
Gracias lands a nice uppercut.
Fraiberg misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Gracias.
Fraiberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracias.
Fraiberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Gracias manages to break the clinch.
Gracias tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fraiberg is able to avoid easily.
Fraiberg is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Fraiberg tries to clinch there but Gracias circles away.
Gracias misses with a leg kick
and Fraiberg counters with a good, hard body kick but Gracias shrugs it off.
Fraiberg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gracias. That's going to slow Fraiberg down.
Fraiberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracias lands a lovely overhand right.
Gracias misses with a hook.
Gracias blocks the body kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gracias. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracias.
Gracias misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Fraiberg misses its target.
Hoyce Gracias seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Fraiberg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracias on the side of the head.
Gracias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fraiberg.
Gracias's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fraiberg under the eye.
Gracias attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fraiberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Gracias counters by clinching up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracias blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fraiberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracias misses with a body punch.
Fraiberg blocks a body shot from Gracias.
Fraiberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fraiberg prevents a takedown attempt there.
Michael Fraiberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoyce Gracias.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracias.
Fraiberg tries to throw a body punch but Gracias avoids it by throwing Fraiberg back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hoyce Gracias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Fraiberg lands a slapping body shot.
Michael Fraiberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fraiberg throws the left hand but Gracias avoids the punch easily.
Fraiberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fraiberg walks into a straight right hand from Gracias.
Fraiberg tries to move into range but Gracias moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fraiberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fraiberg throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Gracias holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fraiberg throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fraiberg gets underhooks to prevent Gracias's takedown attempt.
Fraiberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fraiberg lands with a light punch inside.
Gracias lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fraiberg backwards.
Gracias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Gracias tries to break the clinch but Fraiberg is controlling the position. #T1#
Gracias blocking some punches.
Fraiberg lands a shoulder strike.
Gracias stalling the fight.
Gracias pushes Fraiberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fraiberg can't find room to land a body shot as Gracias controls the action.
Gracias has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fraiberg seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gracias can turn it around.#BC#
Fraiberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracias pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fraiberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Fraiberg misses its intended target.
Gracias tests Fraiberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracias connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracias misses with a leg kick
and Fraiberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Fraiberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gracias lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracias lands a nice shot that snaps Fraiberg's head back.
Gracias avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Gracias.
Fraiberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fraiberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fraiberg throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Gracias counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fraiberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracias working aggressively here.
Fraiberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracias has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fraiberg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracias.
Gracias misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracias can't get the takedown.
Michael Fraiberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoyce Gracias.
Gracias lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fraiberg.
A short uppercut from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracias backwards.
Fraiberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fraiberg tries a body shot but Gracias blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fraiberg.
Gracias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracias is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fraiberg is defending well.
Fraiberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracias lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fraiberg backwards.
Gracias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracias working hard to break the clinch.
Fraiberg tries to throw a body punch but Gracias avoids it by throwing Fraiberg back against the cage.
Fraiberg is leaning against Gracias and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gracias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Fraiberg lands with a light punch inside.
Fraiberg lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fraiberg lands a right hand.
Gracias has a couple of punches blocked by Fraiberg.
Still in the clinch, Fraiberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fraiberg throws a head punch that misses.
Fraiberg misses with some punches.
#BC#
Fraiberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracias connects with a crisp jab.
Fraiberg throws a right hand that misses
and Gracias counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Gracias. That snapped Fraiberg's head back.
A head kick misses from Gracias.
A little feinted left hand from Fraiberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fraiberg misses with a body kick.
Hoyce Gracias is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fraiberg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracias connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hoyce Gracias.
I've got Gracias winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoyce Gracias!
After winning the bout, Hoyce Gracias thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WVT 176: Assndrop v Haudegen
Date: Oct 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Sturmovik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracias lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gracias avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crunch! Gracias slams his shin into Sturmovik's torso.
Gracias looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracias connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sturmovik takes a swing at Gracias's ribcage but misses.
Gracias is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sturmovik.
Gracias connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracias looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracias with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sturmovik throws a chopping leg kick but Gracias manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sturmovik chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracias can pounce on him.
Sturmovik throws a nice looking combination but Gracias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sturmovik misses with a leg kick.
Gracias takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gracias blocks a head kick by Sturmovik.
#T1#
Sturmovik connects with a leg kick.
Gracias misses with a head kick.
Gracias moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracias seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Sturmovik shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Gracias is backing up but Sturmovik catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Gracias covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Sturmovik Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirov Sturmovik!
During a confident post fight interview, Kirov Sturmovik 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 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracias scores with a nice right hand.
Livingstone throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Gracias counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A shot in the inside from Gracias.
Gracias pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gracias scores with a shot to the side of Livingstone's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gracias.
Gracias lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Livingstone backwards.
Nice body punch from Gracias.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracias.
Livingstone tries to circle away but Gracias has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gracias.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Gracias.
Gracias lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracias lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Gracias.
Gracias lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Gracias gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gracias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracias not doing much here.
#T1#
Gracias'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracias continues to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Further stalling from Gracias.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracias lands with a nice body kick.
Livingstone tries to clinch but Gracias is having none of it.
Gracias fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracias moves out of range as Livingstone strikes.#CL#
Gracias gets a clinch. #T3#
Gracias lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Livingstone backwards.
Gracias gets through Livingstone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracias lands a hook to the side of the head.
Livingstone takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Gracias.
Livingstone looks winded!
Gracias scores with a shot to the side of Livingstone's head.
Gracias stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gracias scores with a shot to the side of Livingstone's head.
Gracias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Livingstone backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracias creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracias scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Gracias on the inside.
Gracias lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gracias lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gracias.
Gracias lands a shot to the body.
Gracias lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Gracias works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Livingstone wants to get back to his feet but Gracias passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Gracias not doing much here.
#T4#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hoyce Gracias dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Livingstone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gracias - the referee stops the clock and Livingstone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gracias. Livingstone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Livingstone wants to clinch.
Livingstone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Livingstone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gracias jabs Livingstone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracias moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick from Gracias lands but Livingstone takes it in his stride.
Gracias scores with a decent looking hook.
Gracias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Livingstone can do to turn this around?
Livingstone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gracias fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Livingstone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Livingstone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracias scores with a hook to the body. Livingstone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracias bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Livingstone is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Gracias.
Gracias stuns Livingstone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gracias scores with a hook.
Gracias scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Livingstone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC#Livingstone is rocked!
Gracias lands a head kick!
Livingstone is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracias finish him?
FrankFurt Livingstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracias throws a powerful right kick. Livingstone tried to block low but the kick was high! Livingstone was taken right off of his feet! Gracias jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hoyce Gracias!
Our winner, Hoyce Gracias, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Redman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracias is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Redman off and has taken his back!
Gracias controls the position.
Gracias continues to stall.
Redman tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracias controlling the positon.
Redman just trying to survive but Gracias is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T1#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracias controlling the positon.
Redman tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracias is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Gracias working for the choke.
Redman can't escape the position.
Redman looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Redman trying to get back to his feet but Gracias is in full control for now.
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.
Gracias'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.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracias is hanging on to Redman's back as he tries to escape.
Gracias really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Redman.
Gracias keeps control of the position as Redman tries to break free.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias not allowing Redman to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hoyce Gracias 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#
Redman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracias shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Redman eats them both and turns towards Gracias to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gracias connects with the punch.
Redman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracias is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redman. #TD2#
Gracias tries to sprawl but Redman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracias trying to control here.
Gracias is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Redman trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Gracias looking for submissions off his back.
Redman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.
Gracias is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Redman jumps into side control!
Redman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Gracias is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Redman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Gracias looking for submissions off his back.
Gracias taking some punishment here, with Redman in his half guard. #SUB#
Gracias looking for submissions off his back.
Redman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gracias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracias.
Redman connects with a couple of short punches.
Redman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Redman scoring with some ground and pound.
Redman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Redman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gracias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redman defends it easily.#T2#
Gracias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracias is looking for a triangle but Redman pushes his legs off easily.
Gracias can't keep his opponent in guard - Redman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Redman has control of the leg.
Redman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Redman has control of the leg.
Redman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracias. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Redman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracias with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Redman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Redman slips a nice elbow through Gracias's hands, connecting with Gracias's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Redman connects with a nice short shot to Gracias's temple.
Gracias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Redman landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#Gracias is rocked!
Redman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracias's head.
Oh Gracias is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redman wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redman defends it easily.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Redman from controlling successfully.
Redman working some strikes from top position.
Gracias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Redman's guard. #REVR#
Gracias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Redman looking for a sweep. Not yet Redman, not yet.
Gracias seems to have got his legs back now.
Gracias sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Gracias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Further stalling from Gracias.
Redman is adopting a defensive guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hoyce Gracias will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gracias lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Redman feints and as Gracias raises his hands in defense, Redman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Redman passes Gracias's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracias is refusing to be controlled, as Redman sits in half guard.
Redman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gracias taking some punishment here, with Redman in his half guard.
Gracias is looking for a sweep. Redman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stu Redman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Redman is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Redman trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracias!
Redman landing shots from mount.
Redman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gracias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Gracias wants to control but Redman is having none of it.
Redman breaks from Gracias's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gracias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracias tries to hold on but Redman pushes him away.
Redman working the ground and pound effectively.
Gracias sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracias.
Redman won't allow Gracias to sweep him here. #T2#
Redman trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracias, not yet.
Redman throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Gracias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Redman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gracias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Redman is aware though and is defending well.
Gracias looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gracias is looking for a triangle but Redman pushes his legs off easily.
Redman wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Redman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracias's head.
Redman landing with the ground and pound.
Redman looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Gracias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracias wants to sweep but no luck.
Redman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Redman wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Redman tries to pass.
Gracias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Redman trying to hold on to Gracias's head to control him but Gracias postures up.
Gracias is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Gracias trying to mount his opponent but Redman defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stu Redman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracias 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoyce Gracias!
A very excited looking Hoyce Gracias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Hoyce Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 9 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracias tries to clinch but Matariki is having none of it. #CL2#
Matariki clinches up against the cage.
Gracias jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matariki walks away with a smile on his face. Gracias gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracias fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Matariki has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Matariki has picked Gracias up - he's going for a ride! Matariki dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Matariki
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matariki content to control rather than advance.
Gracias has a hand on Matariki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Matariki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Matariki
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias is trying to escape the mount.
Matariki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracias wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (0) vs (8) Matariki
Gracias is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Matariki doesn't have the hooks in and Gracias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (8) Matariki
Gracias is stalling in the full guard.
Matariki is controlling Gracias's posture.
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Matariki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Matariki has control of Gracias's left arm, preventing Gracias from doing any damage.
Matariki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at SSJ Gym inform us that Matariki has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Matariki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracias forces his way into half guard.
Matariki wants to get back to full guard.
Gracias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matariki keeps working.
Matariki is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Matariki keeping control of the position.
Matariki is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matariki is positioning himself well to prevent Gracias advancing to mount.
Gracias is trying to control. Matariki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Matariki is looking to improve his position.
Gracias is controlling the pace.
Matariki is positioning himself well to prevent Gracias advancing to mount.
Matariki is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Matariki is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracias from advancing position.
Matariki is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matariki has a hand on Gracias's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracias takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (8) Matariki
Matariki is working to get back to half guard.
Gracias controlling his opponent.
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.#T7#
Matariki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gracias wants to control the pace but Matariki is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Matariki regains half guard.
Matariki keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gracias is taking a breather. Matariki 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.
Matariki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9#
Matariki is looking to sweep but instead, Gracias has passed into half guard.
Matariki has his hands clasped together around Gracias's back. He's all about the action.
Matariki tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg. #T10#
Gracias trying to control from half guard but Matariki is working away.
Matariki controlling the position well.
Matariki is trying to maintain the position but Gracias is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Gracias is looking to advance position but Matariki won't allow it.
Gracias prevents Matariki from improving his position.
Matariki is not content to let Gracias control the position.
Matariki wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Gracias trying to control from half guard but Matariki is working away.
Matariki trying to hold on to Gracias's head to control him but Gracias postures up.
Gracias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matariki keeping hold of Gracias's head, controlling as best he can.
Matariki is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Matariki trying to hold on to Gracias's head to control him but Gracias postures up.
Gracias wants to pass to mount but Matariki is defending the position.
Gracias works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (8) vs (8) Matariki#T14#
A lull in the action here as Gracias stalls from top position.
Matariki is looking to reverse the position.
Matariki is trying to control Gracias's posture but Gracias avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Gracias is heads and Matariki is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Matariki wins on points by 9 to 8.
A very excited looking Mapuche Matariki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Hoyce Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rick Segura!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Segura takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Gracias jumps into guard, dragging Segura to the mat.
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Segura is one step ahead there.
Segura content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracias has his foot on Segura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Segura works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (0) Segura
Gracias preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Segura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracias defends it easily.#SUB2#
Segura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracias defends well.#T1#
Gracias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Segura's guard.
Segura is refusing to be controlled, as Gracias sits in half guard.
Gracias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Segura is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Segura trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Segura looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Segura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracias is working away from the top position though.
Gracias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Segura is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Gracias is keen to just control but Segura is a slippery customer.
Segura wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
Gracias uses his free foot to push down on Segura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Segura. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (0) Segura#T4#
Segura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Segura looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (8) vs (0) Segura
Gracias has the hooks in. Segura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Segura trying to control but not successfully.
Segura tries to roll but Gracias sticks to his back.
#T5#
Segura trying to control the action but Gracias just sinks the hooks in.
Segura looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracias.
Segura tries to escape but Gracias has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Segura wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracias gets his hands free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Segura trying to control the hands but Gracias breaks the grip. #T6#
Gracias is hanging on to Segura's back as he tries to escape.
Segura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias manages to capitalize on a mistake by Segura to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (11) vs (0) Segura
Gracias has the hooks in. Segura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracias controlling the position well here. Segura rolled but Gracias kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Segura's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7#
Segura is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracias off his back sharpish unless he wants to be 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.
You can see the frustration on Segura's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Segura trying to control but not successfully.
Gracias is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Segura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T8#
Segura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracias controlling from the full mount.
Segura manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracias prevents Segura from improving his position.#SUB2#
Segura looking for submissions off his back.
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Segura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Segura is looking to improve his position.
Segura is still trying to improve position.
Gracias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Segura trying to control but Gracias postures up.
#SUB2#
Segura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracias pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Segura trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracias manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (14) vs (0) Segura
Gracias controlling from mount.
Gracias prevents Segura from getting the reversal.
Gracias trying to control but Segura is having none of it.
Segura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T11#
Segura tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.
Gracias is looking to advance position but Segura won't allow it.
Segura trying to control here.
Segura wants to get back to full guard.
Segura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Segura.#SUB2#
Segura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracias defends well.#SUB2#
Segura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracias is aware though and is defending well.#T12#
Gracias works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracias trying to control the action but Segura is working from the bottom.
Segura is trying to get back to full guard.
Segura trying to get back to full guard but Gracias takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (17) vs (0) Segura
Segura is controlling an arm, preventing Gracias from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T13#
Gracias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracias continues to stall.
Segura regains half guard.
Segura keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gracias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
Segura wants to control the action here but instead Gracias manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (20) vs (0) Segura
Segura gets back to half guard.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Segura is defending well.
Segura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracias is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Segura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 20 to 0.
A very excited looking Hoyce Gracias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Nerdspoof The 3rd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control from half guard but Gracias is working away. #SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Nerdspoof The 3rd is controlling well.
#SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking for a kimura but Gracias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nerdspoof The 3rd to get the leverage. #T1#
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working. #SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracias won't allow Nerdspoof The 3rd to pass to mount.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracias has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hoyce Gracias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracias takes a swing at Nerdspoof The 3rd's ribcage but misses.
Nerdspoof The 3rd scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracias should have avoided that one.
Gracias staying out of range there.
And Gracias tries to counter it with a takedown but Nerdspoof The 3rd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracias moves forwards but Nerdspoof The 3rd connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2##TD#
Nerdspoof The 3rd manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gracias on his heels. He'll look to pass Gracias's guard now, I'm sure.
Nerdspoof The 3rd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throwing strikes but missing.
Gracias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nerdspoof The 3rd controls the pace.#SUB2#
Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nerdspoof The 3rd 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.
Nerdspoof The 3rd advances position into side control!#T3##SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nerdspoof The 3rd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control the position but Gracias is working away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to control but instead Gracias has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nerdspoof The 3rd in particular looking to stall.
Gracias trying to hold on to Nerdspoof The 3rd's head to control him but Nerdspoof The 3rd postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracias actively working from the bottom here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to control. Gracias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gracias on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nerdspoof The 3rd or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracias, which made it look bad. #TD#
Nerdspoof The 3rd scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gracias is looking to regain half guard here but Nerdspoof The 3rd keeps moving and retains side control.
Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling the position.
Gracias is looking to regain half guard here but Nerdspoof The 3rd keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias is not content to let Nerdspoof The 3rd control the position. #T1#
Gracias tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nerdspoof The 3rd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracias gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gracias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracias is staying active underneath Nerdspoof The 3rd, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is stalling here. Gracias is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nerdspoof The 3rd seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracias has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Gracias goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nerdspoof The 3rd rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracias's guard! Nice work there by Nerdspoof The 3rd!
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracias can do to turn this around?
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to sit in guard and control but Gracias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nerdspoof The 3rd swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Nerdspoof The 3rd pulls Gracias in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracias from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracias pushing down on Nerdspoof The 3rd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is staying active underneath Gracias, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Gracias is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nerdspoof The 3rd is just riding it out for now. Gracias eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gracias seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracias is trying to work for a kimura but Nerdspoof The 3rd is defending well.
#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.
Nerdspoof The 3rd moves into full guard.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking to sweep but instead, Gracias has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nerdspoof The 3rd manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Nerdspoof The 3rd is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nerdspoof The 3rd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gracias looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Nerdspoof The 3rd scores with a takedown into Gracias's guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling from the top position.
Nerdspoof The 3rd seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracias for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Gracias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Nerdspoof The 3rd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Nerdspoof The 3rd misses its intended target.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a straight right.
Gracias drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nerdspoof The 3rd defends it well.
Gracias takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice uppercut lands for Nerdspoof The 3rd. That snapped Gracias's head back.
#T2#
Gracias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands with a hook. Gracias tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracias on the side of the head.
Gracias takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD#
Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nerdspoof The 3rd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lull in the action here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
Nerdspoof The 3rd laying and praying for a moment but Gracias takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3#
Nerdspoof The 3rd stalling away here and it's allowed Gracias to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd has gone for a leg lock! Gracias slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nerdspoof The 3rd's guard.#REVB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Gracias passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to bench press Gracias off him but Gracias keeps the position. #SUB2#
Gracias tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nerdspoof The 3rd gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hoyce Gracias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gracias.
Nerdspoof The 3rd working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracias throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nerdspoof The 3rd working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nerdspoof The 3rd 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd!
A relieved looking Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracias throws a head kick but Choo Two moves out of range.
Gracias connects with a body shot.
Choo Two steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracias.#TD2#
Gracias throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Choo Two was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracias finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracias pushing down on Choo Two's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracias seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Choo Two is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hoyce Gracias!
After winning the bout, Hoyce Gracias thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hoyce Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Dino Ebedi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gracias clinches. #TD#
Gracias jumps guard and drags Ebedi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ebedi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Gracias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ebedi defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebedi stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.
Ebedi content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ebedi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Ebedi won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
Gracias wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ebedi is now in half guard.
Ebedi content to control rather than advance.
Ebedi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ebedi prevents Gracias from improving his position.#T2#
Gracias has a hand on Ebedi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ebedi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (3) Ebedi
Gracias is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracias tries to improve his position but instead Ebedi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (0) vs (6) Ebedi
Ebedi controls the position.
Gracias tries to roll but Ebedi sticks to his back.
#T3#
Gracias is working hard here to advance position.
Ebedi controlling the position well here. Gracias rolled but Ebedi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gracias is trying to break free.
#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebedi controls the action.
Gracias wants to escape the position.
Good control from Ebedi.#T5#
Gracias is in bad spot here.
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.
Ebedi controlling well, preventing Gracias from escaping the position.
Gracias is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gracias is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ebedi.
Gracias wants to escape the position.
#T6#
Ebedi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ebedi is continuing to stall.#T7#
Ebedi is hanging on to Gracias's back as he tries to escape.
What can Gracias do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ebedi is hanging on to Gracias's back as he tries to escape.
Ebedi biding his time, controlling Gracias. #T8#
Gracias trying to control but not successfully.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ebedi doesn't have the hooks in and Gracias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (6) Ebedi#T9#
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Ebedi is keeping the position.
Gracias is pushing down on Ebedi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ebedi is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracias wants to free his trapped foot but Ebedi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracias is looking to pass Ebedi's guard but actually Ebedi recovers to full guard.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Ebedi is keeping the position.#T10#
Ebedi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ebedi keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass.
Ebedi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (8) Ebedi#SUB#
Gracias is looking for a triangle but Ebedi pushes his legs off easily.
Ebedi preventing the sweep.
Ebedi stays in close to Gracias's body and controls the position.
Ebedi slips nicely into half guard.#T11#
Well, if Ebedi 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.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Ebedi is controlling well.
#SUB#
Gracias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ebedi pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12#
Ebedi is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Ebedi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracias moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Gracias working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ebedi has passed into half guard!
#T13#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The adventures of Ebedi the control monster continue. Boring.#T14#
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracias has a hand on Ebedi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ebedi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (2) vs (11) Ebedi
Gracias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ebedi controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ebedi wants to take Gracias's back but he can't do it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ebedi wins on points by 11 to 2.
A victorious Dino Ebedi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TD 18
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Big Foot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracias circles away.
Gracias with the counter takedown but Big Foot avoids it easily.
Big Foot shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracias tries to sprawl out of it but Big Foot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Big Foot avoids the head kick by Gracias.
Gracias swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracias as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Unicorn Big Foot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracias throws a low kick but Big Foot avoids it.
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracias as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Big Foot shoots in and bounces Gracias off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Big Foot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Foot is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gracias is pressing down on Big Foot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Big Foot from controlling successfully.
Big Foot slips nicely into half guard.
Gracias gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big Foot wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Big Foot preventing the sweep.
Big Foot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Big Foot works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Big Foot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Big Foot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracias is refusing to be controlled, as Big Foot sits in half guard.
Gracias gets full guard.
We've been hearing that Big Foot has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Big Foot trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Big Foot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Big Foot trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Big Foot tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gracias working for a triangle but Big Foot defends it easily.
#T3#
Big Foot trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Big Foot looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Big Foot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Big Foot tries to pass.
Big Foot trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Big Foot defends it easily.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Big Foot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Big Foot from controlling successfully.
Gracias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Big Foot wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Big Foot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hoyce Gracias will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gracias throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Big Foot was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gracias is not content to let Big Foot control the position.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face as Big Foot controls the position.
Gracias wants to control but Big Foot postures up.
Big Foot trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
Gracias tries to buck Big Foot off but Big Foot is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Foot is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Big Foot advances to full mount.
Big Foot trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Gracias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Big Foot wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely.
Gracias gets back to half guard.
Gracias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Big Foot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Big Foot's back!
Big Foot looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Big Foot wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Gracias punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB2#
Gracias looking to break Big Foot's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Big Foot remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracias will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gracias misses with a punch to the head.
Big Foot manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracias's guard. Nice work there by Big Foot.
Big Foot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a triangle but Big Foot pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Big Foot slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Big Foot working away.#T3#
Big Foot is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Big Foot is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Big Foot advances to full mount.
Big Foot looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SU#
Big Foot stands up from mount. Strange move. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Big Foot gets a double leg takedown into Gracias's guard.
Big Foot pushes down on Gracias's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Unicorn Big Foot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Big Foot seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Big Foot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gracias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Big Foot wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Big Foot is controlling well.
Big Foot uses his free foot to push down on Gracias's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracias. #SUB#
Big Foot is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracias frees his head quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Unicorn Big Foot 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#
Gracias throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracias throws a head kick that misses.
Gracias tried to score with a low kick but Big Foot checks it.
Gracias's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracias obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Gracias closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Big Foot is working for takedown but Gracias is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracias pushes Big Foot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Big Foot has clasped his hands together around Gracias's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gracias tries to improve position but can't.
Gracias is not content to let Big Foot control the position.
Gracias tries to buck Big Foot off but Big Foot is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Big Foot tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Big Foot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
Gracias manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Big Foot stalling.
Big Foot is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracias tries to roll over but Big Foot keeps him under control.
Big Foot is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Big Foot is working hard here to advance position.
Gracias is pressing down on Big Foot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Big Foot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracias looking to control.
Gracias can't keep his opponent in guard - Big Foot advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Big Foot not doing much here.
Big Foot is looking to stall here but Gracias recovers full guard.
Gracias 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.
Big Foot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Gracias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB2#
Gracias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Big Foot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracias is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Big Foot wants to stand and escape but Gracias is having none of it.
Big Foot trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Big Foot swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Big Foot is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Big Foot wants to sweep but no luck.
Big Foot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Big Foot looking to control.
Gracias in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracias with a flurry of punches that miss.
Big Foot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Big Foot is pulling down on Gracias's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Big Foot is trying to keep Gracias in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoyce Gracias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracias has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
TD 14
Date: Jan 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Skolz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracias.
Gracias is looking to slow Skolz down with leg kicks.
Skolz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracias throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Skolz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Gracias 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Gracias is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Skolz's half guard.#SUB#
Gracias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skolz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracias.
Gracias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracias trying to mount his opponent but Skolz defends it.
Gracias is trying to control the action in half guard but Skolz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Skolz wants to get back to full guard.
Skolz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracias.
Skolz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Skolz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skolz.
Skolz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracias is looking to work some ground and pound but Skolz has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Skolz pulls Gracias in to control the position. #SUB#
Gracias drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Skolz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracias has Skolz in his guard.#REVB#
Skolz won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
Skolz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracias is proving hard to escape from.
Gracias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skolz controls the pace.
Gracias wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB#
Gracias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Skolz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracias is trying to keep Skolz in close.
#SUB#
Gracias working for a triangle but Skolz defends it easily.
Skolz preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU2#
Skolz gets to his feet. Gracias looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Skolz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skolz blocks the body kick.
Skolz throws a counter combo.
Skolz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gracias moves away from the strike by Skolz. #T4#
The fighters circling - Skolz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracias half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracias has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skolz finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracias's head. #ROC2#Gracias is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Hoyce Gracias has been cut.
Skolz throws a monster overhand right that drops Gracias! Skolz follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerrad Skolz! |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hadiki Jime! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hoyce Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jime closes the distance and clinches.
Gracias wants a takedown.
Gracias jumps guard but Jime turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jime drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracias pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jime tries to clinch but Gracias is having none of it. #TD#
Gracias gets caught napping as Jime dives in and scores a takedown. Gracias manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jime (2) vs (0) Gracias#SUB2#
Gracias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jime gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jime might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jime stays in close to Gracias's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Jime is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracias 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a triangle but Jime pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Gracias trying to keep a closed guard but Jime is proving a slippery customer.
Jime trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Jime is pushing down on Gracias's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracias is fighting to maintain full guard but Jime has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias tries to roll over but Jime keeps him under control.
Jime content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Jime 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.
#SUB#
Jime is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracias defends it well. #T2##SUB#
Jime 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.
#SUB#
Jime seems to be working for a kimura but Gracias defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Jime is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB#
Jime seems to be working for a kimura but Gracias defends the submission attempt.
Gracias manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Jime got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jime has managed to get both his arms back between Gracias's legs - danger averted.
Jime trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Jime won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
Jime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Jime works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4##SUB#
Jime is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracias sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracias gets full guard.
Jime trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gracias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Jime is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Gracias looking for a guillotine here but Jime defends easily.
#T5#
Gracias being controlled here, momentarily.
Jime trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jime wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Jime passes Gracias's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Jime seems to be working for a kimura but Gracias defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Jime seems to be working for a kimura but Gracias defends the submission attempt.#T6#
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
Jime trying to advance position but Gracias counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a triangle but Jime pushes his legs off easily.
Jime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jime stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.
Jime wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Jime is fighting to break Gracias's control of his arms but Gracias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jime trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Jime wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Jime got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jime has managed to get both his arms back between Gracias's legs - danger averted.
Gracias wants to sweep here but Jime controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jime drops back looking for a leg! Gracias is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracias manages to kick Jime off! Jime jumps back into Gracias's guard. #SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a triangle but Jime pushes his legs off easily.
Jime wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #T8#
Jime is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracias is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Gracias isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jime stacks Gracias on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jime! Score +3 for passing guard: Jime (5) vs (0) Gracias#SUB#
Jime tries for a kimura but Gracias is defending well. #SUB#
Jime is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracias is defending well. #SUB#
Jime is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracias is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Jime thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T9#
Gracias manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jime (5) vs (2) Gracias
Jime regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracias won't allow Jime to sweep him here.
Gracias is pushing down on Jime's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jime is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracias has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gracias is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jime sees it coming and defends easily.
Jime gets full guard.
Gracias won't allow Jime to sweep him here. #SUB#
Jime looking for a guillotine here but Gracias defends easily.
Gracias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jime's guard. #T10#
Jime is pressing down on Gracias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracias won't allow Jime to sweep him here.
Gracias advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jime (5) vs (5) Gracias
Jime tries to buck Gracias off but Gracias is having none of it.
Gracias trying to control the action but Jime is working from the bottom.
Jime tries to bench press Gracias off him but Gracias keeps the position.
Jime stops Gracias from passing to mount.
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Jime is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Jime is looking to reverse the position.
Gracias trying to control the position but Jime is working away.
Jime tries to buck Gracias off but Gracias is having none of it.
Jime is trying to control Gracias's posture but Gracias avoids it. #SUB2#
Gracias working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T12#
Jime is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gracias is trying to get an arm triangle but Jime is defending well. #SUB2#
Gracias tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracias has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jime is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jime is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracias off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jime (9) vs (5) Gracias#T13##SUB#
Gracias is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracias tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracias 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: Jime (12) vs (5) Gracias#SUB#
Jime is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracias defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Gracias right now.
#SUB#
Jime seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Gracias's chin but Gracias turns very nicely into Jime's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Gracias.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jime (12) vs (7) Gracias
Jime keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass. #T14#
Gracias trying to move into half guard but instead Jime has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jime (14) vs (7) Gracias#SUB2#
Gracias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jime gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jime trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Jime pushes down on Gracias's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jime's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jime's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jime (14) vs (11) Gracias
Jime breaks Gracias's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jime (16) vs (11) Gracias
And that's the end of the fight!
Jime takes the fight on points by 16 to 11. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hoyce Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Stephan Letter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Letter gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Letter has Gracias pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Letter pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gracias tumbling to the mat - Letter dives into Gracias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Letter
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gracias working for a triangle but Letter defends it easily.
Letter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias wants to hit a sweep here but Letter passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracias there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Letter
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gracias sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Letter is controlling well.
Letter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Letter trying to mount his opponent but Gracias defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Gracias looking for submissions off his back.
Gracias gets back to full guard.
Letter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gracias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Letter 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. #SUB#
Gracias has his foot on Letter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Letter works his way back into a safe position though.
Letter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracias. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Letter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Letter won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
Letter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (5) Letter
Gracias looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gracias drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Letter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracias has Letter in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (7) Letter#SUB#
Gracias looking for a guillotine here but Letter defends easily.
Gracias wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Gracias has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Letter has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (2) vs (10) Letter
Gracias trying to remain calm as Letter controls from the top position.
Gracias tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Letter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracias is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Letter off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (6) vs (10) Letter#SUB#
Letter showing good submission defense here.
Letter trying to control the hands but Gracias won't let him. #T6#
Letter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracias haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Gracias working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Gracias is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Gracias is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Letter is defending well though. Gracias let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Letter 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 Gracias gets his way!
#T7#
Letter wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Letter trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Gracias looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Letter 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 Gracias gets his way!
#T8##SUB#
Gracias patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gracias is hanging on to Letter's back as he tries to escape.
Gracias is not going to allow Letter to sit and survive in this position.
Letter tries to roll but Gracias sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Gracias is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Gracias is persistently looking for the submission but Letter is defending it well.
#T9#
Letter is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Letter defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (6) vs (12) Letter#SUB#
Gracias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Gracias looking for a guillotine here but Letter defends easily.
#SUB#
Gracias looking for subs off his back but Letter has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T10##SUB#
Gracias has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Letter. Oh but Gracias has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Letter goes limp - he's gone! Gracias jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hoyce Gracias!
A very excited looking Hoyce Gracias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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