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Event:
UVC 6
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Gracie has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Rickford defends it easily.
#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Rickford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rickford works his way back into a safe position though.
Rickford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rickford has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Rickford's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sailor Gracie!
A relieved looking Sailor Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
UVC 2
Date: Aug 03, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Devil regains guard.
Gracie chips away with some ground and pound.
Devil has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT#
It looks like The Devil has been cut.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie working over Devil with some ground and pound. Devil looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT#
That has opened up The Devil's cut even more.
Devil looks winded!
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#
The Devil's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at The Devil's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sailor Gracie!
Sailor Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
BFT-494
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Sheck swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Sheck doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gracie. #TD2#
Gracie successfully pulls guard.
Sheck is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
Sheck trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sheck is posturing up here but Gracie has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sheck tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sheck has to tap! Slick submission there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sailor Gracie!
A very excited looking Sailor Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
BFT-490
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Matiss punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Matiss drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Matiss manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Matiss has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Matiss misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie being controlled against the cage.
Matiss throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matiss just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matiss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Matiss misses with some punches.
Matiss stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Matiss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matiss scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Matiss misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Matiss as the two fighters clinch.
Matiss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matiss is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gracie is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Matiss.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matiss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sailor Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Matiss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matiss.
Matiss scores with a shoulder strike.
Matiss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Gracie has hold of one of Matiss's legs. Matiss is fighting the takedown attempt but Gracie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T2#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Matiss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Matiss keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matiss keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gracie postures up in Matiss's guard and throws a big left but Matiss blocks it.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Matiss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matiss wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie passes Matiss's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Gracie lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Matiss is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Matiss frees his head quite easily.
Matiss is in a horrible position here. Gracie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gracie with the ground and pound from mount.
Gracie looking to control but Matiss is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Gracie has hold of Matiss's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Matiss manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T4#
Matiss is bucking up trying to escape but Gracie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gracie lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Matiss is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar but Matiss turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Matiss. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Sailor Gracie will probably get the nod.
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 avoids the body shot from Matiss.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Matiss avoids it well and moves away.
Matiss throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Matiss throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matiss throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Matiss is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Matiss is not content to let Gracie control the position. #SUB#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matiss is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Matiss 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.
Gracie postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Matiss manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matiss's head.
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matiss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Matiss is defending well.
Matiss trying to control but Gracie postures up.
#T2##SUB#
Matiss is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Matiss taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard. #SUB#
Matiss is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie passes to full mount!
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Matiss?
Matiss tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.#T3##SUB#
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Matiss has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gracie working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sailor Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matiss is trying to escape the mount.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Gracie! Matiss is hurt baaadly! Gracie is firing away with more strikes - Matiss is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sailor Gracie!
A very excited looking Sailor Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
BFT-487: Po vs Kermode
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Doom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Doom, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Doom against the cage but Doom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Doom stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Doom let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sailor Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doom.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Doom is quick to defend against it.
Doom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheers as Doom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Doom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Doom.
Doom takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Doom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Doom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Doom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doom as he jumps to the side.
A low kick from Doom is predictable there #TD#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie. #ES2#
Doom is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gracie presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
Doom is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
Doom tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Doom stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Doom holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Doom has him pressed against the cage.
Doom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Doom prevents the takedown attempt.
Doom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Doom walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Doom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Doom lands a body shot.
#T4#
Doom cracks Gracie with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Sailor Gracie has been cut.
Doom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doom, right into the meat.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doom.
Doom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Doom blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Doom throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Doom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sailor Gracie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Doom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Doom.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Doom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doom steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Doom misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Doom won't be happy with that.
Gracie works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gracie has control of an arm but Doom manages to advance to Gracie's back!
Doom controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Doom is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doom is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Doom working for the choke.
The referee is taking a good look at Gracie as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Doom!
#T1#
Doom tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doom has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Doom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doom lands strikes to the head.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Doom is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Doom gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Doom gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Doom apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Doom scores with a leg kick.
#TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Doom's guard.#SUB#
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Doom slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doom defends it easily.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Doom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie postures up in Doom's guard and throws a big left but Doom blocks it.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doom is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie passes into half guard. #SUB#
Doom is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#T3##SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Doom is defending it quite comfortably.
Doom is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Doom is looking to escape.
Doom slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Doom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Doom has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Gracie. #SUB2#
Doom is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracie defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gracie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Doom punishes Gracie with strikes from the back mount.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Doom keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Doom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sailor Gracie's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Doom lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gracie trying to control but Doom is working from the bottom.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Doom keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie is in close to Doom's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Doom keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Doom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doom's head.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Doom is retaining full guard.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Doom 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Doom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Doom is keeping the position.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Doom's head.
Doom looking for a sweep. Not yet Doom, not yet.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Doom's guard.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Doom is rocked!
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Doom is still in real trouble! Can Gracie finish him?#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Doom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Doom is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Doom seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T3#
Doom is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gracie loads up with a big shot that hurts Doom! He's pulled Gracie in close but Gracie has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Doom survive? More strikes from Gracie and Doom is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sailor Gracie!
Our winner, Sailor Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
BFT-484: Fredrickson vs Khan
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Kermode scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Sailor Gracie has been cut.
Kermode misses with the combination.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Kermode throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Kermode avoids it easily.
Kermode moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kermode. Kermode obviously looking to wear him down.
Kermode lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kermode 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.
Kermode tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kermode swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Kermode counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kermode tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kermode swinging wildly here.
Mayo Kermode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kermode throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Gracie moves out of range as Kermode strikes.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kermode clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Kermode is predictable there #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Kermode keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kermode tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Kermode makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Kermode.#CL#
Kermode clinches. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Kermode manages to break the clinch.
Kermode tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Kermode.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Kermode.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Kermode pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Kermode clinches with his opponent.
Kermode throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kermode avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Gracie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kermode is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Kermode is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kermode trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
#T3##SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Kermode is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kermode is trying to escape back to his feet but Gracie uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kermode tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie throws an elbow but Kermode slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kermode taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Kermode's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4##SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Kermode is defending well.
Kermode is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kermode is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gracie has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kermode is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Kermode bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sloppy strikes from Kermode. Those never looked like landing.
Kermode attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kermode tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mayo Kermode dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sailor Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kermode closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side #TD2#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Kermode keeps moving.
Kermode is striking from the bottom but Gracie uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Kermode is looking to escape.
Kermode blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Kermode defends it.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kermode defending well though. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Kermode is defending well.
Gracie is thwarting Kermode's attempts to control the position.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kermode is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Kermode keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Kermode is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Kermode is defending the position.
Kermode pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
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.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kermode doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Kermode wants to get back to his feet.
#T3##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie passes into side control, despite Kermode's attempt to control the position.
Kermode wants to control but Gracie postures up.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kermode is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kermode is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kermode has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie prevents Kermode from escaping the position.
Gracie connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kermode some visible discomfort.
#SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie with the ground and pound but Kermode regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T4##ES#
Kermode manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kermode goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kermode moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Kermode to counter with a crisp jab.
Kermode scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kermode throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Kermode pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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!
Gracie walks into a jab.
Kermode defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sailor Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sailor Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kermode scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kermode is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#KD2#
Gracie lands a high kick to the side of Kermode's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Gracie dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC2#
Kermode is rocked!
Kermode keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Oh Kermode is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kermode works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kermode seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Kermode kicks Gracie off and gets to his feet.
Kermode waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Kermode fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Kermode.
Kermode looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.#CL#
Kermode moves into the clinch.#T1#
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Kermode has him pressed against the cage.
Kermode lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
#TD2#
Gracie gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kermode looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kermode's head.
Kermode is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kermode still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kermode has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Kermode wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Kermode in side control, throwing shots but Gracie defends.
Kermode is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Kermode decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gracie to his feet.
Kermode lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kermode tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kermode as he avoids it easily.
Mayo Kermode has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sailor Gracie.
Kermode throws a body shot but no joy.
Kermode lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kermode lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Jab from Kermode.#CL#
Kermode has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Gracie is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kermode can't fight it off and eventually Gracie manages to take the fight to the floor. Kermode looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Kermode has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Kermode from standing up. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kermode defends it easily.
Kermode wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kermode has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kermode is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kermode wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Kermode is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gracie presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Kermode breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kermode will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Kermode pushes him away.
Kermode dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mayo Kermode showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kermode has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mayo Kermode!
A victorious Mayo Kermode thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Sailor Gracie had this to say: 'Dimensionless, I shall return stronger than you can imagine.'.
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Event:
BFT-483
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Butikol lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Butikol misses with an uppercut.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Butikol throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Butikol.
Butikol falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Butikol didn't expect that.
Gracie scoring with some ground and pound.
Gracie distracts Butikol with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Butikol looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Butikol wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Butikol is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Butikol keeps moving.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
Gracie connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Butikol escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#
Butikol is rocked!
Gracie gets to his feet and stands over Butikol, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Butikol felt that one! Gracie unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Butikol from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sailor Gracie!
A victorious Sailor Gracie 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:
BFT-475: Hard Knock Life
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Jones's guard.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Jones!#REVB#
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.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones wants to stand up but Gracie has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie trying to control but Jones postures up.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Jones is tapping! Great win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sailor Gracie!
Sailor Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
BFT-467: Raekwon vs Kampmann 2
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Moreira lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moreira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moreira scores with a push kick.
Moreira throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Daniel Vieira Moreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moreira. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Sailor Gracie has been cut.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Moreira! Gracie is out on his feet! Moreira rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Gracie is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Gracie is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Vieira Moreira!
Daniel Vieira Moreira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Sailor Gracie had this to say: 'Dimensionless, I shall return stronger than you can imagine.'.
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Event:
gc100.5
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Papin sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Papin is looking for a counter combo.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Papin but Papin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Papin cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Papin. Those never looked like landing.
Papin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Papin shows good takedown defense.
Jean Pierre Papin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sailor Gracie.#KD#
Papin lands a left and a right that send Gracie crashing to the mat, dazed. Papin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Sailor Gracie has been cut.
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!
Papin lands a big right hook! Gracie looks hurt but is still standing! Papin lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Gracie falls down and Papin dives in with a huge hammer fist! Gracie's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Papin runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jean Pierre Papin!
Jean Pierre Papin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Sailor Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'Dimensionless, I shall return stronger than you can imagine.'.
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Event:
gc96
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie avoids the body shot from Horn.
Good shot there by Horn.#TD#
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Horn's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Horn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Horn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Horn is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Horn defends it easily.
#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Horn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Horn wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Horn works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Horn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Horn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Horn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Horn chips away with some ground and pound.
Horn advances position into side control!
Gracie tries to buck Horn off but Horn is having none of it.
Horn cracks Gracie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Horn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gracie is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Horn working the head with strikes.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Horn working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Horn working the ground and pound from side control.
Horn lands a nice forearm strike.
Horn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gracie some visible discomfort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horn cracks Gracie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Horn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #T3#
Horn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Horn advances to mount.
The referee warns Gracie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Horn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie tries to hold on but Horn postures up.
Horn looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Horn is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gracie to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gracie shrugs it off.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Horn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Horn is having none of it.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Horn controlling the pace for now.
Horn avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Horn content just to control the position here.
Horn looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Horn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klas Horn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Horn gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Horn manages to retain guard.
Horn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Horn looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Horn is trying to keep Gracie in close.
#SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Horn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Horn in his guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Horn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Horn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Horn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Horn scoring with some ground and pound.
Horn wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Klas Horn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Horn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gracie has an active guard here but Horn has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Horn lands a nice short elbow.
Horn scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Horn is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Horn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Horn is aware though and is defending well.
Horn scoring with some ground and pound.
Horn postures up.
Horn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horn postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Horn pushes his legs off easily.
Horn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Horn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Horn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully.
Horn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Horn is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Horn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Horn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Horn stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Horn lands a couple of elbows.
Horn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Horn distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!#SUB#
Gracie has an active guard here but Horn has managed to pass into half guard.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Horn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Horn passes to side control.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Horn scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Gracie is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Horn can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klas Horn!
A victorious Klas Horn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Sailor Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'Dimensionless, I shall return stronger than you can imagine.'.
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