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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Chapman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chapman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Chapman circles away easily#CL#
and Chapman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Chapman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chapman as he avoids it easily.
Ridwan Chapman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luna Gracie.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Luna Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Chapman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Gracie tries to get set, Chapman tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Chapman sprawls well.
Gracie throws a right hand that Chapman ducks under and follows up with a left that Chapman also avoids with ease.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chapman!
Chapman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chapman as he jumps to the side.
Chapman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chapman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Chapman. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie misses with the combination.
Chapman is looking for a counter combo.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chapman as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Chapman lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chapman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chapman tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chapman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gracie sprawls and moves away.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chapman as he jumps to the side.
Chapman misses with a double jab.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Chapman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Chapman misses with a wild combination.
Chapman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chapman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chapman.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Chapman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chapman.
Chapman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chapman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Chapman manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Some wild striking there from Chapman.
Some wild striking there from Chapman.
Chapman slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Chapman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but Chapman stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chapman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chapman wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Chapman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ridwan Chapman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Chapman counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chapman as he jumps to the side.
Chapman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Chapman gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Ridwan Chapman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luna Gracie.
Chapman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Chapman gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Chapman.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chapman.
Ridwan Chapman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Chapman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chapman leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chapman throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Chapman tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Chapman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chapman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chapman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chapman sprawls well. Chapman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Chapman misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Chapman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Chapman breaks from the clinch.
Gracie misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Chapman counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Chapman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chapman swivels and escapes.
Chapman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chapman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?#T3#
Gracie misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Chapman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chapman prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Chapman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chapman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Chapman sprawls well.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chapman.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chapman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chapman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie. #T4#
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Chapman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Chapman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chapman throws a one two combo.
Chapman swinging wildly here.
Chapman looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
As Gracie tries to get set, Chapman tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ridwan Chapman dominated that second round.
That's time! Chapman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chapman.
No joy there for Chapman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chapman's waist but Chapman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Chapman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Chapman tries to counter by clinching up but Gracie breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman swinging wildly here.
Gracie tries to clinch up.#T1#
Chapman works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Chapman throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Chapman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Chapman tries to counter with a takedown but Gracie is quick to defend against it.
Ridwan Chapman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luna Gracie.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Chapman.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chapman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Chapman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie prevents Chapman from breaking the clinch.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Chapman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chapman as he avoids it easily.
Chapman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Chapman circles away easily
and Chapman counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
A combination from Chapman does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chapman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chapman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chapman throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Chapman appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Chapman misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Chapman. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Chapman is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Chapman's guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Chapman is keeping the position.#SU2#
Gracie stands up from Chapman's guard - Gracie perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Chapman gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Chapman scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Chapman looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Chapman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Chapman misses with a two punch combination.
As Chapman backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Chapman manages to avoid it all.
Chapman looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Ridwan Chapman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Chapman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chapman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Luna Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ridwan Chapman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chapman misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ridwan Chapman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chapman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ridwan Chapman! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1144 Round 3
Date: May 30, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Dumont bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie sneaks out the side door and pushes Dumont away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Dumont has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Dumont is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Dumont keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Dumont looking for a sweep. Not yet Dumont, not yet.
Gracie works over Dumont with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie wanted to stand there but Dumont had control of the position. #T1#
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Dumont working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Dumont looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
#SUB2#
Dumont has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Dumont keeps moving.
Dumont looking to control.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Dumont has wrist control.#SUB2#
Dumont had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dumont lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Dumont from standing up.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dumont trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Dumont tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Dumont defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dumont has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dumont's guard.#REVR#
Dumont manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Dumont has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dumont's guard.#REVR##T4##SUB2#
Dumont has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Dumont is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Dumont looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dumont trying to control here.
Dumont has a hand on Gracie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gracie avoids the attempt from Dumont to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luna Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gracie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Gracie throws a nice head kick!
Dumont has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Gracie.
#TD2#
Dumont looking to score a takedown here. Gracie is defending well but Dumont drives through and ends up in Gracie's guard.#T1#
Dumont throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Dumont is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Dumont working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Dumont keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dumont is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Dumont trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Dumont is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dumont trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Dumont is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracie jumps into side control!
Dumont is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Dumont avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gracie.
Dumont tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Dumont manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gracie.
Dumont throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Dumont is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dumont can do to turn this around?
Gracie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dumont's guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Dumont has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dumont.
Gracie misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dumont tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dumont manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dumont seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dumont moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Dumont tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luna Gracie dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dumont quickly recovers to half guard.
Dumont is looking to get back to is feet but Gracie passes into side control.
Dumont defending against the ground and pound.
Gracie tries to score with some ground and pound. Dumont controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dumont tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Gracie stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dumont shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dumont is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Dumont is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Dumont takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Dumont trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Dumont is controlling Gracie's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Dumont is having none of it. #SUB2#
Dumont looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Gracie tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dumont.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dumont wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Dumont is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Gracie tries to sprawl but Dumont drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Dumont is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Dumont trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dumont drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Dumont is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gracie has his hands clasped together but Dumont extends and breaks Gracie's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dumont.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santos Dumont! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1144 Round 2
Date: May 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kasap pinned against the cage. Kasap gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kasap misses with a takedown
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kasap is out of range and Gracie settles back down.
Kasap shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Kasap fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Kasap is now in Gracie's guard.
Kasap controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Kasap from controlling successfully.
Kasap really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kasap's guard. #REVR#
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kasap holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Kasap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Kasap pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Kasap looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie prevents Kasap from improving his position.
Kasap has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kasap's head.
Kasap is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kasap keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Kasap's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kasap.
Kasap slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kasap controlling the position well.
It looks like Gracie is going to stand back up.
Gracie is trying to control. Kasap wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kasap is trying to get back to full guard.
Kasap controlling the position for now.#T3#
Kasap wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kasap wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Kasap is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kasap is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kasap keeps working.
Gracie prevents Kasap from improving his position.
Kasap is still trying to improve position.
Kasap moves into full guard.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kasap controlling Gracie's posture.
Kasap wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Gracie gets to his feet. Kasap looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gracie tries for a takedown but Kasap sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Kasap changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Kasap in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasap tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luna Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gracie dives in and grabs Kasap's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kasap pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Kasap goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Kasap goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Kasap sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Kasap to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kasap defends it easily.
Kasap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasap's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kasap defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Kasap pushes his legs off easily.
Kasap is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kasap must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kasap's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kasap tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kasap trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Kasap not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie is trying to keep Kasap in close.
Kasap showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kasap shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kasap's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Luna Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlo Kasap.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kasap shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Karlo Kasap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Kasap shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kasap under the eye.#TD2#
Kasap shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kasap forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Kasap seems content to control.
More stalling from Kasap.
Kasap wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Karlo Kasap has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Still in half guard, Kasap seems content to control.
Gracie won't allow Kasap to pass to mount.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kasap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kasap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kasap got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kasap has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
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 Luna Gracie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Kasap gets the takedown into side control.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Kasap taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kasap trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as Kasap dominates the positioning.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Gracie is thwarting Kasap's attempts to control the position.
Kasap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kasap is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kasap avoid being mounted?
Kasap is trying is best to control the position here.
Kasap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kasap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kasap is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kasap is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kasap avoid being mounted?
Kasap wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Kasap wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him!
Gracie tries to control but Kasap wriggling away. #T3#
Kasap is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kasap takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kasap in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kasap keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Kasap to control.
Kasap is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kasap tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kasap is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Kasap is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Kasap is squirming around nicely.
Kasap manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kasap is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Kasap is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasap is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Karlo Kasap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luna Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kasap keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luna Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Luna Gracie!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Luna Gracie!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Luna Gracie!
Luna Gracie wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1144 Round 1
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Perez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gracie is trying to stand back up but Perez is controlling him
Gracie won't allow Perez to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Perez is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Perez is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Perez wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Perez is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Gracie is pressing down on Perez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Perez pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Perez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Perez has Gracie in his guard.#REVR#
Perez trying to control the position.
Perez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Perez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2##SU#
Gracie stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Perez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie kicks Perez off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Perez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
Gracie has his feet on Perez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Perez in a clinch.
Perez tries to pull guard but Gracie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Perez pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Perez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie tries to stand but Perez is controlling from the bottom.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Perez working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie passes Perez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Perez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie is keen to just control but Perez is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Perez looking for submissions off his back.
Perez trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Perez actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perez keeps working.
Perez trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Perez looking for submissions off his back.
Perez wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie looking to control but Perez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Perez can't escape the position.
Perez regains half guard.
Perez trying to control but Gracie postures up.
#SUB2#
Perez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luna Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gracie fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Perez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Perez is working for a kimura here but Gracie manages to reverse the position and he's now in Perez's guard.
Perez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Perez has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Perez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to get up but he can't break Perez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Perez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gracie stacks Perez 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 Gracie!
Perez struggling a bit here.#T1#
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Perez!
The referee warns Perez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Perez?
Gracie with shots to the head and body - Perez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Perez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracie working over Perez with some ground and pound. Perez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Perez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Perez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perez keeps working.
Perez wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Perez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2##SUB2#
Perez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Perez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Perez is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Perez actively working from the bottom here.
Perez is breathing heavily.
Perez keeping hold of Gracie's head, controlling as best he can.
Perez is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Perez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Perez is not content to let Gracie control the position.#SUB2#
Perez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Perez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perez keeps working.
Gracie controlling the pace. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Perez wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Perez wants to counter with a clinch but Gracie pushes him away.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Perez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie kicks Perez off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Gracie drives through and clinches with Perez against the cage.
#TD2#
Perez manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Perez is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Perez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Perez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luna Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Perez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Perez showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Perez sits in half guard.
Perez is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Perez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Perez tries to control but Gracie manages to take his back.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perez can do to turn this around?
Perez staying busy and making it hard for Gracie to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie not allowing Perez to control his hands. #SUB#
Perez tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Gracie has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Perez is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luna Gracie! |
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