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Event:
gc111
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie shoots in but Hanson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hanson!
Hanson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Hanson defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Hanson is working away. #T1#
Hanson controlling the position well.
Hanson wants to control the action here but instead Gracie manages to pass to full mount!
Gracie wants to control the action but instead Hanson gets a body lock and reverses into Gracie's guard! Nice work!
Hanson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Hanson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanson works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully.
Hanson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hanson slows the pace down in half guard.
Hanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie moves into full guard.
#T3#
Hanson controlling from the top position.
Hanson throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Hanson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice shot lands for Hanson.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Hanson is trying to improve his position.
Hanson struggling a bit here.
Hanson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanson keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hanson tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
#TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Hanson's guard.#SUB2#
Hanson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gracie wants to control but Hanson is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson passes to full mount!
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hanson slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.#T1#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Hanson is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Hanson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Hanson is proving a slippery customer.
Hanson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hanson postures up.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Hanson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Hanson wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Hanson pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Hanson won't allow Gracie to sweep him here. #SUB#
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hanson has passed into half guard!
Hanson not doing much here.
Hanson wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Hanson uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie. #T4#
Gracie is in a horrible position here. Hanson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Hanson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hanson wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Hanson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hanson wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Hanson maintains control.
Hanson wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rikkard Hanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanson working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Hanson is defending the position.
Gracie not doing much here.
Hanson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hanson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hanson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Hanson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Hanson defends it easily.
#T3#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Hanson tries to pass.
Hanson keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hanson scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hanson circles away.#TD2#
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Hanson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hanson prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Hanson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Hanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanson trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hanson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rikkard Hanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hanson 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rikkard Hanson!
Rikkard Hanson 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.
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Event:
gc106
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dinapoli lands a slapping body shot.
Dinapoli cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dinapoli did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Dinapoli defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Dinapoli is trying is best to control the position here.
Dinapoli regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Dinapoli won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dinapoli trying to control here.
Gracie throwing shots but Dinapoli is blocking nicely.
Dinapoli tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie trying to control the action but Dinapoli is working from the bottom.
Dinapoli trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dinapoli defends it well.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Gracie is trying to control. Dinapoli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dinapoli is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dinapoli is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Dinapoli is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dinapoli trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dinapoli is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dinapoli sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Dinapoli's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dinapoli.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Dinapoli doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dinapoli manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3#
Dinapoli can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dinapoli struggling a bit here.
Dinapoli is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dinapoli is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dinapoli is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie throws a strike aimed at the side of Dinapoli's head but Dinapoli avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Dinapoli's face as Gracie controls the position.
Dinapoli is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Dinapoli tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Dinapoli is defending well.
Dinapoli is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dinapoli, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dinapoli knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dinapoli avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dinapoli did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Dinapoli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie throwing shots but Dinapoli is blocking nicely.
Dinapoli 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!
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Dinapoli gets his hands free.
Dinapoli keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
Gracie has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Gracie tries to break free.
Gracie trying to control the action but Dinapoli just sinks the hooks in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to break free.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Gracie breaks Dinapoli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie won't allow Dinapoli to sweep him here.
Dinapoli working a defensive guard here.
Dinapoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Dinapoli keeps moving.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dinapoli is keeping the position for now.
Dinapoli controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Dinapoli controlling Gracie's posture. #T2#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Dinapoli keeps moving.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Dinapoli is retaining full guard.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dinapoli's guard.
Dinapoli is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Dinapoli won't allow it.
Dinapoli wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dinapoli defends it well.
Dinapoli preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Dinapoli is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Dinapoli is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Dinapoli is having none of it.
Dinapoli is trying to control but can't.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Dinapoli is having none of it.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Dinapoli won't allow it.
Dinapoli wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dinapoli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Dinapoli is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dinapoli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rickson Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dinapoli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dinapoli can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Dinapoli punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Dinapoli sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dinapoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinapoli leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Dinapoli scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Dinapoli controlling him for the moment.
Dinapoli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dinapoli won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Dinapoli content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dinapoli's guard. #REVB#
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Dinapoli.
Gracie postures up in Dinapoli's guard and throws a big left but Dinapoli blocks it.
Dinapoli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dinapoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Dinapoli keeps moving.
Dinapoli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manus Dinapoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dinapoli is keeping the position for now.
Dinapoli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie is in close to Dinapoli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dinapoli looking for a sweep. Not yet Dinapoli, not yet.
Dinapoli keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Dinapoli looking to control.
Gracie trying to control but Dinapoli is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinapoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dinapoli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dinapoli working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Manus Dinapoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Gracie.
Dinapoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dinapoli connects with a high kick.
Rickson Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Dinapoli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dinapoli tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dinapoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dinapoli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dinapoli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dinapoli throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Dinapoli tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dinapoli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Dinapoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dinapoli to the mat! Dinapoli manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie postures up.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dinapoli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dinapoli can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie stalling.
Dinapoli is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manus Dinapoli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Gracie!
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Event:
DCF Fight Night #11
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Cartwright tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cartwright looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Cartwright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cartwright has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cartwright, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.#SUB2#
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! Cartwright has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Cartwright's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Gracie!
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Event:
DCF Fight Night #9
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Marfil misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marfil keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gracie shoots in and bounces Marfil off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gracie trying to control but Marfil is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marfil keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB#
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marfil is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marfil looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marfil is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is keen to just control but Marfil is a slippery customer.#T2#
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Marfil won't allow it. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Marfil is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie throwing shots but Marfil is blocking nicely. #T3#
Gracie is pressing down on Marfil's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marfil is holding on for now.
Marfil really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Marfil is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Marfil is trying to control but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Gracie unloads with some shots from mount but Marfil bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB#
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Marfil has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4#
Gracie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Marfil wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.#SUB#
Gracie is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rickson Gracie!
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