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Event:
WEC 10: Darrow vs Monet 2
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Tavares throws a head kick that half lands.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grace throws out a loose jab but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grace throws a combination that misses
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
Grace misses with a leg kick.
Grace lands a jab to the head.
Tavares misses with a head kick.
Grace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tavares.
Grace misses with a looping right.
Tavares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grace throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
Tavares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grace looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
Nice shot by Grace.
Tavares connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grace scores with a one two! Tavares had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Tavares has closed the distance and engaged Grace in a clinch.
Tavares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Graces head.
Grace is looking to break free of the clinch but Tavares has double underhooks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tavares has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Grace has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Tavares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Grace.
Tavares throws an elbow that misses.
Tavares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grace tries to break free but Tavares pushes him back against the cage.
Grace wants to break free but Tavares has control.
Grace blocks an uppercut.
Grace is trying to push Tavares away but Tavares has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grace has had enough of the clinch but Tavares keeps him there for the moment.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Grace.
Grace is trying to break the clinch but Tavares is controlling him.
Grace takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tavares working aggressively here.
Tavares lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Grace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tavares lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tavares misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Tavares.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Grace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grace's face.
#T2#
Tavares lands an elbow that stopped Grace in his tracks for a moment.
Grace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tavares has Grace pressed against the cage, preventing Grace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grace takes a shot to the head.
Tavares scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Tavares.
A frustrated look appears on Grace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tavares landing knees to the head.
Grace wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tavares lands a big knee! That's hurt Grace! Oh, he's all over the place! Tavares lands another knee that sends Grace to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Tavares!
In his post fight interview, Henrique Tavares started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
WEC 7: Vurny vs Tavares
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Grace needs to keep his hands up - Sagat had a free shot at his head there.
Sagat throws out a powerful jab.
Sagat misses with a body shot.
Grace wants to slow Sagat down by chopping away at his legs.
Grace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good exchange - Sagat coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Grace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grace misses with a lunging right hand
and Sagat makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sagat swings for the body but Grace moves out of range.
Sagat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grace looks to land a left hand but Sagat moved out of range nicely.
Sagat has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Grace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sagat.
Sagat is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sagat cracks a nice hook into Grace's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grace cracks the inside of Sagat's front leg.
A punch combination from Grace misses.
No joy there for Grace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sagat. Grace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sagat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sagat is looking to wear down Grace with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sagat lands with a right hand.
Grace throws a shot to the body.
Grace takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grace lands with an uppercut that bounces Sagat off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Grace.
Grace misses with a wild combination.
Grace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sagat connects with a jab.
Sagat scores with a shot to the body.
Grace looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Sagat counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sagat.
A shot in the inside from Sagat.
Sagat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grace backwards.
Grace wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grace tries to break the clinch but Sagat is controlling the position.
Grace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sagat's elbow.
Sagat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grace backwards.
Sagat scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagat gets through Grace's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sagat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grace backwards.
Sagat is leaning against Grace and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sagat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grace looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sagat. #T2#
Sagat lands with a right to the head.
Grace takes a shot to the head.
Sagat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grace is trying to push Sagat away but Sagat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sagat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sagat lands with a short shot to the head.
Sagat lands a shot to the body.
Sagat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sagat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sagat works on Grace's body with a couple of short punches.
Sagat lands with a light punch inside.
Sagat prevents Grace from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sagat.
Sagat is leaning against Grace and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Sagat on the inside.
Grace wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sagat has him pressed against the cage.
Sagat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Grace is rocked!
Sagat unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Grace! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sagat is unloading with more strikes now! Grace drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Sagat!
After winning the bout, Victor Sagat 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:
WEC 5: La Grande vs Centura
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Grace wants to land a leg kick but Alves is out of range.
Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grace.
Alves tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alves throws a hook but Grace avoids it easily.
Grace connects with a leg kick. Alves looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grace swings for the body but Alves moves out of range.
Grace throws a series of punches but Alves moves out of range.
Grace walks into a stiff left hand from Alves.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grace.
Grace missing with a left hand there. Alves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miguel Grace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grace pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alves back to the cage. Grace follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Grace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grace throws a lazy right hand but Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grace checks a leg kick.
Alves throws a hook to the side of Grace's head but Grace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Alves slips a jab and a cross from Grace.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alves! But no joy.
Alves goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Grace.
A little jabbing left from Alves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alves lands a two punch combo.
Alves lands a jab to Grace's midsection.
Grace lands a jab.
Grace moves out of range of the strikes.
Alves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grace under the eye.
Grace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from Grace.
Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grace buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Grace.
Grace backing away here, and Alves unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Grace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alves throws out the jab.
Grace throws a jab when Alves was well out of range.#T2#
Alves misses with a hook. Grace ducked under it nicely.
Alves is looking to chop away at Grace's legs.
Alves with a jab.
Grace misses with a low kick.
Grace throws a hook to the side of Alves's head but Alves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grace fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grace lands with a nice combination. Alves backs away looking to recover.
Grace throws a head kick that misses
and Alves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grace connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alves scrambles back to his feet.
Grace misses with a two punch combination.
As Grace backs off Alves throws a huge counter combo but Grace manages to avoid it all.
Grace swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alves counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Grace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Alves's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grace connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Grace falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alves throws a lazy right hand but Grace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alves throws the left hand but Grace avoids the punch easily.
Grace lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alves's sensitive parts.
Grace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Alves misses.
Alves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grace.
Grace shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grace throws a hook but Alves avoids it easily.
Alves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grace lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alves misses with a looping right.
Alves smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grace misses with a double jab.
Grace slips under a jab.
Grace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Grace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grace misses with a combination
and Alves counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grace misses with a combination
and Alves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grace thows a leg kick but Alves checks it
and Alves counters with a straight right hand.
Grace throws a leg kick but Alves moved away.
Alves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alves scores with a nice head shot.
Grace moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Alves.
Alves is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Grace throws an off balance right hand
enabling Alves to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grace throws a jab but it's blocked by Alves.
Alves throws out a counter right but Grace avoids it with no problem.
Grace scores with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Alves.
Sloppy strikes from Grace. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Miguel Grace will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Alves looks to land a left hand but Grace moved out of range nicely.
Alves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miguel Grace is winning the standup battle so far.
Grace just misses with a punch to the body.
Alves doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grace misses with a double jab.
Grace buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grace shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grace throws a leg kick
and Grace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Grace misses.
Grace misses with a straight right.
Grace swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grace misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Alves.
Grace throws a nice looking combination but Alves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miguel Grace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Alves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
A combination from Grace does no damage.
Alves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Grace is just out of range.
Alves scoring well with a low kick there.
Grace misses with a combination
and Alves counters with a one-two to the body.
Grace finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick from Grace lands but Alves takes it in his stride.
Alves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alves misses the jab.
Alves lands an overhand right.
Alves jabs at Grace's body.
Grace lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alves throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grace lands with a kick to the temple. Alves shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alves is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Grace throws a series of punches but Alves avoids them all with ease.
Grace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grace scores with a nice body kick.
Alves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grace circles away quickly and effectively.
Alves moves out of range of the strikes.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grace.
Grace throws a head kick that misses.
Grace connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alves. Alves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
Alves is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch combination from Grace misses.
Alves doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grace!
Alves throws a looping overhand right but Grace ducks down to avoid it.
Grace connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grace throws a big shot that misses.
Grace avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Grace throws a head kick that misses.
Grace scores with a jab.
Grace throws out a loose jab but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grace throws a nice looking combination but Alves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Grace backs off Alves throws a huge counter combo but Grace manages to avoid it all.
Grace looks to land a combination but Alves avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Alves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alves scores with a nice right hand.
Grace misses with a series of wild punches.
Grace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Alves's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No joy there for Alves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grace blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alves lands a nice shot to the body.
Alves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alves is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grace with a body shot.#T4#
Alves throws a jab but it's blocked by Grace.
Grace throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grace misses with a leg kick
and Alves counters with a straight right hand.
Alves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alves throws a series of punches but Grace avoids them all with ease.
Grace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alves misses with a straight right.
Alves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alves looks to land a combination but Grace avoids it well.
Alves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grace throws out the jab.
Grace avoids the body shot from Alves.
Alves looks to land a right hand but Grace moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Grace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alves.
A jab from Grace does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Miguel Grace will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Grace dodges the punch combination from Alves.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grace. That's going to slow Alves down.
Grace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Alves misses with a hook. Grace ducked under it nicely.
Alves lands a jab-cross combination.
Grace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
Alves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grace. Grace obviously looking to wear him down.
Grace moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Alves blocks a head kick by Grace.
Alves looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grace throws a nice looking combination but Alves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grace slips a straight right by Alves.
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!
Grace misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Grace fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alves on the side of the head.
Grace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alves connects with a right hand. Grace shakes it off.
Grace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grace throws a series of punches but Alves avoids them all with ease.
Alves is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grace with a body shot.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grace moves away.
Alves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grace swings widly with a right hand
and Alves counters with a one-two to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grace. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grace moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Alves avoids the body shot from Grace.
Alves now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sloppy strikes from Grace. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Grace.
Alves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grace looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves throws a low kick, looking for Grace's leg but Grace calmly moves out of range.
Grace scores with a jab to the body.
Grace takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grace slips under a jab.
Grace connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grace throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ricardo Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves 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.
Grace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Grace misses.
A big left from Alves misses.
Grace looks to throw the jab but Alves is out of range.
Alves unleashes a big counter combination but Grace bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grace throws an overhand right that lands on Alves's shoulder, as Alves tries to avoid the shot.
Alves throws a shot from downtown. Grace moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Alves misses with a wild combination.
Grace half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grace missing with a left hand there. Alves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alves tries to bum rush Grace with a series of wild strikes but Grace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alves takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alves misses the jab.
Alves dodges the punch combination from Grace.
Alves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grace appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves looks to land a combination. Grace sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Grace.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grace. That's going to slow Alves down.
Miguel Grace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Grace misses with a hook. Alves ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves dodges the punch combination from Grace.
Alves looks to land a combination but Grace avoids it well.
Grace slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Alves 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grace's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Grace duly obliges. #ROC#
Alves is rocked!
Grace pounces like a tiger and cracks Alves with a vicious hook! Alves is down but not out! Grace follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Miguel Grace!
Miguel Grace thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Empire 2: Sagat vs Jones
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Nakamura staying out of range there.
Grace dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nakamura. That did some damage!
Nice cross by Nakamura.
Nice body kick there by Nakamura.
Grace stalks Nakamura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nakamura's face. Nakamura staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Nakamura gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Nakamura.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakamura.
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!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nakamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Nakamura - that landed with a thud.
Grace is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Nakamura.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nakamura takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Nakamura.
A frustrated look appears on Grace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nakamura.
#T1#
A short left from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nakamura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Nakamura.
Nakamura has Grace pressed against the cage, preventing Grace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nakamura scores with a shoulder strike.
Nakamura misses with a body punch.
Nakamura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Grace is rocked!
Nakamura lands a body punch.
Nakamura lands an elbow just above Grace 's eye.
Oh Grace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakamura scores with a hook to the body.
Grace seems to have got his legs back now.
Nakamura digs a right hand underneath Grace's ribcage. Grace let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nakamura pushes Grace back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grace avoids it.
Nakamura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grace takes a shot to the head.
Grace prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nakamura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nakamura lands a nice uppercut.
Nakamura creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Grace's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Grace drops to his knees and Nakamura pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
A victorious Nobuhiro Nakamura 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:
Prestige FC 61: 2nd Carnival
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Grossman shoots in and drives through. Grace sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grace.
Grace tries a head kick but it misses.
Grossman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grace sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grossman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grace sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grossman somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Grossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grace slaps away a takedown attempt from Grossman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Grace on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grace cracks Grossman with an open hand slap.
Grossman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grossman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grace throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman looks for a takedown but Grace sprawls well.
Grossman darts in looking for a takedown but Grace gets double underhooks and turns Grossman into the ropes.
Grace uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grossman has time to react.
Grossman fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Grace on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grossman is breathing heavily.
Grace lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Grossman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grace defends well and Grossman ends up having to push Grace into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grace digs a good hook to Grossman's body.
Grace lands a lovely overhand right.
Grossman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grace lands with a nice body punch.
Grace closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab by Grace.
Grace moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Grace throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Grossman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grace's guard.#ES2#
Grace is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Grossman presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Grace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grace feints a jab promting Grossman to slip. Grace then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grossman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Grossman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grace scores with a one two! Grossman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Grace misses. #TD#
Grossman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grace to the mat! Grace manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Grossman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grossman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grossman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grace swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Grace wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Grossman 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.
Grace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grace bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grossman's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Grossman has his foot on Grace's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grace works his way back into a safe position though.
Grace wants to stand but Grossman has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Grossman has his foot on Grace's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grace works his way back into a safe position though.
Grace wants to stand but Grossman has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Grossman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grace has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Palace of Pain Gym - VCL - Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Grossman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Grossman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grace can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Grossman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU2#
Grace decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Grossman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grace scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Grossman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grace is fending him off so far but Grossman persists. Nope, Grace circles away and we're back to standing.
Grace defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grossman.
Grossman avoids the head kick by Grace.
Grossman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grace sprawls and moves away.
Grace tests Grossman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grossman is defended easily by Grace.
Grace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grossman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grace sprawls and moves away.
Grace comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grossman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grace pinned against the ropes. Grace gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Grace ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grossman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grace tries to avoid it but Grossman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grace to the ground. Grace escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grossman goes for a double leg but Grace avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Grace continues to drive forward.
That kick from Grace tenderised Grossman's leg. Grossman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grace displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Grace lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Grossman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grace swivels and escapes.
Grossman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grossman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice takedown defense from Grace. No joy for Grossman on that attempt.
A combination from Grace does no damage.
Grace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grace scores with a nice strike.
Grossman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Grace dominated that round.
That's time! Grossman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Grace scores with a four punch combination!
Grace connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grossman momentarily.
Grossman tries for a takedown but Grace sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grace connects with a jab.
Grossman closes the distance and clinches up with Grace, looking for a takedown. Grossman pushes Grace against the ropes but Grace circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grace slaps away a takedown attempt from Grossman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Grossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grossman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grossman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grossman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grace stuffs the takedown.
Good leg kick by Grace there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grossman goes for a double leg but Grace avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Grace continues to drive forward.
Grossman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Grace finds it's way through Grossman's defenses.
Grossman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body kick from Grace.
Grossman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grossman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grace scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grossman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Grace works Grossman's body with a nice hook.
Miguel Grace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grace displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grace!
Nice sprawl there from Grace as Grossman shoots in.
A jab from Grace finds it's way through Grossman's defenses. #ROC2#
Grossman is rocked!
Grace misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grace.
Grossman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grace moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grace!
Oh Grossman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grossman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grace.
Grossman seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Grossman shoots in and bounces Grace off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Grace pushes Grossman off and gets back to his feet.
Grace jabs Grossman to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Grace keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grace swinging wildly here.
Nice body punch from Grace.
Grossman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grace tries to avoid it but Grossman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grace to the ground. Grace escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Grace scores with a four punch combination!
Grace connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grossman momentarily.
Grossman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grossman dives in and grabs Grace's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grace pushes down on Grossman's head and hops out.
Grace lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grossman.
Grace jabs at Grossman's body.
Grace ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Grace fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grossman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grossman shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Grace as Grossman shoots in.
Grossman walks into a jab.
Grace scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grossman fails with a takedown attempt.
Grace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grace displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Grace lands with a nice combination. Grossman backs away looking to recover.
Grace fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grossman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grace thows a body kick. Grossman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Grace lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grace.
Grossman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grace throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grossman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grossman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grace throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grossman.
Grace looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grace defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grossman.
Grace fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4##TD#
Grossman looking to score a takedown here. Grace is defending well but Grossman drives through and ends up in Grace's guard.#ES2#
Grace has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Grossman is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Grace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab by Grace.
Grossman fails with a takedown attempt.
Grace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grossman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grossman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grace sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grossman somewhat.
Grace throws a right and a left that Grossman avoids nicely.
Grossman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grace sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grace cracks a nice hook into Grossman's ribs.
Grace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grossman circles away quickly and effectively.
A right-left combo lands from Grace.
Grossman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grace throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Grace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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#
Grace lands a lovely overhand right.
Grace slaps away a takedown attempt from Grossman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grace stuns Grossman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grossman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grace circles away.
Grace scores with a punch to the head.
Grace connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grace lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Grossman shoots in looking for a takedown but Grace manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grossman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Grossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grace fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grossman.
Grace scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grace defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grossman.
Grace fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grace throws a one two combo.
Grace throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Grace scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grossman dives in and grabs Grace's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grace pushes down on Grossman's head and hops out.
Jab by Grace.
Grossman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Grossman fails with the takedown.
Grace appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grossman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grossman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grossman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grace sprawls well. Grace wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grossman gets slowly back to his feet.
Miguel Grace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grace thumps Grossman with a low kick.
Grossman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grace ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grace scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grossman doesn't seem bothered though.
Grossman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grace.
Grace leaves Grossman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grossman fails with the takedown.
David Grossman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Grace scores with a head kick.
Grace punishes Grossman's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Grossman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grossman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grace finds it's way round the side to connect with Grossman's head.
Grace just misses with a punch to the body.
Grossman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grossman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grace appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grace thuds his right hand into Grossman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice cross by Grace.
Grace thumps Grossman with a low kick.
Grossman shoots in and drives through. Grace sprawls well.
Grossman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Grossman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grace appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grossman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Grossman fails with a takedown attempt.
Grace scores with a one two! Grossman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Grace lands a right hook to the body.
Grossman shoots for a takedown but Grace saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grace throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grace, right into the meat.
Grossman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grace pinned against the ropes. Grace gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grace.
Grossman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grossman shoots for a takedown but Grace saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grace is working the combinations to good effect here.
A big left from Grossman misses.
Grace lands a two punch combo.
Miguel Grace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grace is looking to slow Grossman down with leg kicks.
Grossman has a takedown stuffed.
Grace swinging wildly here.
Miguel Grace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
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!
Grace displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grossman.
Grace lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grace lands a nice shot that snaps Grossman's head back.
Grace scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grossman shoots in but no luck this time.
Grace moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grace. That's going to slow Grossman down.
Grace slaps away a takedown attempt from Grossman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grace's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Grace duly obliges.
Grace scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grossman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grace is looking to slow Grossman down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grace. That's going to slow Grossman down.
Grace throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Grace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grace has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Grace!
A victorious Miguel Grace 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:
Prestige FC 60: Feast Fight
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Lazer misses with a series of wild punches.
Grace throws a counter combo.
Lazer throws a nice looking combination but Grace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grace is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Grace gets caught flat footed, as Lazer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Grace keeping moving, preventing Lazer from controlling successfully.
Lazer preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Grace has his foot on Lazer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lazer works his way back into a safe position though.
Lazer distracts Grace with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lazer is in close to Grace's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grace has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Palace of Pain Gym - VCL - Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lazer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lazer wants to pass the guard but Grace is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Grace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lazer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lazer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grace wants to sweep here but Lazer controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Grace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lazer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Lazer stands up over Grace, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Grace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lazer defends well.
Lazer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lazer working some strikes from top position.
Lazer with a nice head shot there.
Lazer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lazer wants to control from the top but Grace keeps moving.
Lazer connects with a couple of short punches.
Lazer landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Grace throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lazer uses it to pass to side control.
Lazer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lazer working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Lazer lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Lazer has hold of Grace's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Grace tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lazer cranks the arm and Grace screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Grace, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Major Lazer!
Major Lazer took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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