Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMAHelsinki - 101
Date: Mar 05, 2017

#R1#
Perry 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.
Perry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Perry. Beautiful body shot.
Perry lands with a nice body punch.
Perry misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie tried to counter with a leg kick but Perry avoided it.
Perry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Perry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perry is trying to drag Gracie to the mat but Gracie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gracie lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Perry fails to land.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Perry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Perry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1##TD#
Gracie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Perry is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Perry wants to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Gracie crashes against the mat. #T2#
Perry is trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Perry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gracie looking to control but Perry is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Perry is trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Perry wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB#
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Perry is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
Perry's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Perry is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie is trying to control here but Perry has managed to regain half guard.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Perry wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Perry.
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 Rail 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#
Perry swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Perry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Perry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Perry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Perry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gracie.
Perry lands a jab to the head.
Perry lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back. #TD#
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perry looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1##SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Perry pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Rail Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A lazy left from Perry finds it's target.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Perry scores with a body shot.
Perry lands an overhand right.
Perry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie cracks the inside of Perry's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perry. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Perry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Perry misses.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kyrie Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Perry does no damage.
Gracie tries to clinch
and Perry counters with a straight right hand.
Perry moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
Perry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie wants to clinch but Perry slips to the side
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Perry throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Perry stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Perry takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perry.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Perry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perry moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.#CL#
Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perry, pushing him back against the cage.
Gracie slowing the pace effectively.
Perry is pushing Gracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Perry on the inside. #T4##BC2#
Perry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
A counter left hand to the body from Gracie misses its target.
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!
Perry throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie is looking to counter the offense by Perry and move into the clinch.
Perry takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Perry sprawls and moves away.
Perry misses with a body shot.
As Perry tries to get set, Gracie tries to push him back and clinch up but Perry manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perry.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perry. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perry avoids the body shot from Gracie.
A jab from Perry finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Perry swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyrie Perry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perry.
Perry misses with a series of wild punches.
Perry throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Perry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perry throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gracie throws a head kick but Perry moves out of range.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Perry moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perry swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gracie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Perry lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Perry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Perry sprawls and moves away.
Perry stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gracie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Perry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Perry throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Kyrie Perry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Perry backs away, Gracie returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Perry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gracie.
Gracie thumps Perry with a low kick.
Kyrie Perry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Perry.
Perry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Perry throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.#T2#
Perry swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Perry misses.
Perry scores with a shot to the body.
Perry scores with a jab to the body.
Perry lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Perry stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie tries to clinch but Perry is having none of it.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Perry avoids it really well and circles away.
Perry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Perry is just out of range.
A head kick by Gracie misses
and Perry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perry swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Perry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perry blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Perry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Perry does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.#TD#
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Perry tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Perry's guard.
Gracie stops Perry from standing up. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Perry manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Perry has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perry.
Gracie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Perry up against the cage.
Perry is looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Gracie.
Perry is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Perry.
Perry is trying to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyrie Perry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Perry 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyrie Perry!
An out of breath Kyrie Perry thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Rail Gracie had this to say: 'What the fuck I paid all of y'all for!?!?'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 97
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1#
Perry connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Perry swinging wildly here.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Perry stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perry loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Perry catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Perry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kyrie Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Perry lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Perry throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
No luck for Perry with that takedown attempt.
Gracie lands with a slapping head kick.
Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perry looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Perry takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Perry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracie appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2##TD#
Gracie scores with a takedown into Perry's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Perry is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Perry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Perry is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gracie.
Perry is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Perry sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Perry.
Perry wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rail 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#
Gracie feints and then cracks Perry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perry down.
Perry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Perry avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Perry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perry jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Perry throws a shot to the body.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie slips a jab from Perry.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Perry takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie shoots in but Perry avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Perry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Perry up against the cage.
Perry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Perry manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rail Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perry blocking some punches.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perry lands a right hand. #TD#
Gracie is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Perry can't fight it off and eventually Gracie manages to take the fight to the floor. Perry looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Perry's thigh. Perry counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Perry wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perry wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Perry tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Perry defends it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rail Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie prevents Perry from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Perry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kyrie Perry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Gracie moves away from the strike by Perry.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gracie, right into the meat.
Perry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Perry lands with a good body shot.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Perry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Perry lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perry tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perry's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Perry.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Perry lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Perry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.#T1#
Perry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie throws a quick counter kick to the body but Perry avoids it.
Gracie throws a head kick but Perry moves out of range.
Perry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie wants to slow Perry down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perry.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Perry counter with a right hand.
Gracie moves to clinch but Perry breaks away
and Perry counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Perry misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Perry breaks away and moves out of range.
Perry lands with a good body shot.
Perry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perry jabs at Gracie's body.#CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Perry has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rail Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Perry throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Perry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gracie tries to clinch but Perry moves away
and Perry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie throws a low kick, looking for Perry's leg but Perry calmly moves out of range.
Perry misses with a straight left.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Perry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Perry tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Perry to the ground. Perry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kyrie Perry seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perry defends it nicely.
Perry moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
Perry looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Perry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Perry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
Perry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.#CL#
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyrie Perry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Perry 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 92
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Hovac digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie moves forwards but Hovac connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hovac lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Rail Gracie has been cut.
Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hovac checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Hovac misses #CL2#
and Gracie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie leaning against his opponent.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hovac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie being controlled against the cage.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Hovac's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hovac fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gracie throws a solid leg kick but Hovac takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gracie.
Samuel Hovac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hovac misses with an uppercut.
Hovac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hovac sets himself, and Gracie steps forward looking for the clinch! Hovac avoids it this time.
Gracie swings for the body but Hovac moves out of range.
Hovac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Hovac throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hovac loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Hovac throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Hovac tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
It looks like Gracie might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hovac pushes Gracie off but Gracie dives into side control.
Gracie is staying tight to Hovac's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hovac on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hovac tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Hovac wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here as Gracie stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Head Hunter. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gracie happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hovac keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hovac seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracie dominates the positioning.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hovac scores with a decent looking hook.
Hovac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie connects with a right hand. Hovac shakes it off.
Hovac misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Hovac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Hovac dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rail Gracie's cut.
That's time! Hovac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hovac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie tries a quick counter leg kick but Hovac is wise to it.
Gracie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hovac misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice cross by Hovac.
Hovac scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hovac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samuel Hovac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Hovac. Those never looked like landing.
Hovac throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hovac misses with a body shot.
Gracie feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hovac throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Hovac manages to break the clinch.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Hovac tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.#T1#
Gracie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hovac's calf.
Hovac cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Gracie scores with a leg kick.
Hovac chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracie can pounce on him.
Hovac throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Hovac is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Nice body punch from Hovac.
Hovac throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie lands the left hand.
Hovac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hovac throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie defending well as Hovac loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hovac manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Hovac - just one landing.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Hovac.
Hovac has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracie.
Gracie lands a head kick. Hovac smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hovac lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Gracie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hovac rather than just go for the knockout.#T4##CL2#
Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hovac, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie has Hovac pressed against the cage, preventing Hovac from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hovac blocks an uppercut.
Gracie lands a right hand.
Hovac blocking some punches.
Hovac is looking to break free of the clinch but Gracie has double underhooks.
Hovac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hovac misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Samuel Hovac will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rail Gracie's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hovac throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Hovac blocks the leg kick.
Hovac misses with a looping left.
Hovac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Hovac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hovac throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hovac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hovac scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hovac to the mat! Hovac manages to get full guard. #ES#
Hovac is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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 is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Hovac tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
Hovac prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Hovac's head.
Gracie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hovac is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Hovac avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie lands with a left to the head.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rail Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Samuel Hovac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rail Gracie.
Hovac managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hovac is defending well.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Hovac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hovac stalling the fight.
Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hovac up against the cage.
Gracie has Hovac pushed against the cage.
Gracie continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
Gracie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Hovac manages to get underhooks.
Gracie has Hovac pressed against the cage, preventing Hovac from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Samuel Hovac is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hovac misses with a hook.#T4#
Hovac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hovac scores with a jab.
Hovac misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a low kick, right behind Hovac 's knee.
We've been told by Hovac's head coaches at Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Hovac checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie lands a leg kick that knocks Hovac off balance momentarily.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Hovac is avoiding it.
Hovac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Hovac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hovac lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Samuel Hovac.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hovac, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Samuel Hovac!
An out of breath and clearly excited Samuel Hovac thanked Namunamu Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Rail Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'What the fuck I paid all of y'all for!?!?'.

Event: Bravado 9: Kitano vs Gracie
Date: Sep 11, 2016

#R1#
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Kitano throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kitano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Kitano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Kitano counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Kitano breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
Kitano throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Kitano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Kitano closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kitano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kitano pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Kitano breaks the clinch.
Kitano looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Kitano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Kitano tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kitano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Sendou Kitano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie throws a head kick but Kitano moves out of range.
Kitano lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitano.
Gracie follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Kitano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kitano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kitano prevents the takedown attempt.
Sendou Kitano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rail Gracie.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kitano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kitano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Kitano throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Kitano gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt. #BC#
Kitano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kitano connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Kitano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kitano scores with a nice right hand.
Kitano lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kitano.
Kitano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kitano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Kitano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4##TD2#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kitano is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Forest Hill Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kitano trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sendou Kitano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Kitano pushes him off.
A jab from Kitano misses.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab from Kitano misses.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kitano motions for Gracie to come forward. Kitano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kitano throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Kitano moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Kitano misses its intended target.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Kitano is out of range.
Gracie takes a swing at Kitano's ribcage but misses. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitano throws out the jab.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Kitano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kitano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gracie throws a lazy head kick
and Kitano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kitano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kitano with a body shot.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Kitano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kitano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Kitano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Kitano. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Kitano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Gracie throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL2#
Gracie forces Kitano back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kitano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kitano working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Gracie is breathing heavily.#BC#
Kitano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitano feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Kitano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Kitano.
Kitano lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Kitano lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Kitano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Kitano misses its target.
Gracie moves forwards but Kitano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kitano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kitano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Kitano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie throws a head kick but Kitano moves out of range.
Kitano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sendou Kitano is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Kitano.#T4#
Gracie tries for a takedown but Kitano circles away easily
and Kitano counters with a head kick. That will keep Gracie thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gracie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL#
Kitano has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Kitano breaks from the clinch.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Kitano.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Kitano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Gracie darts in and clinches Kitano up against the cage.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Kitano manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sendou Kitano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rail Gracie.#BC#
Kitano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick from Kitano misses.
Kitano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sendou Kitano dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Kitano misses with a straight right.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Kitano.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kitano's sensitive parts.
Kitano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
Kitano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Kitano.
Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kitano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A low kick from Gracie misses
and Kitano counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kitano.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kitano as he avoids it easily.
Kitano moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Kitano is just out of range.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Gracie darts in and clinches Kitano up against the cage.
Gracie letting Kitano take a breather here.
Kitano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rail Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kitano.
Kitano blocks an uppercut.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Kitano.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Kitano avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kitano throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kitano avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Kitano.
Kitano throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie is looking to slow Kitano down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitano ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.#T3#
Kitano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gracie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kitano scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Sendou Kitano has been cut.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Kitano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie tries a low kick but Kitano avoids it.
Sendou Kitano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kitano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Kitano scores with a nice right hand.
Kitano throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Kitano moves out of range easily. #T4#
Kitano catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sendou Kitano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rail Gracie.
Good exchange - Kitano coming out on top.
Kitano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kitano scoring well with a low kick there.
Kitano connects with a nice looking jab.
Kitano looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
That kick from Kitano tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sendou Kitano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kitano, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sendou Kitano!
Sendou Kitano made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am so happy to continue winning like my early days. One day I'll bring the belt back to Shibuya! '.
In defeat, Rail Gracie stepped up to the mic, saying 'What the fuck I paid all of y'all for!?!?'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2016

#R1#
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie stalling the fight. #BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Jelani avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Jelani shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jabari Jelani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Jelani misses.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Jelani moved away.
Jelani misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Jelani avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage. #T1#
Gracie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jelani blocking some punches.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but Jelani blocks with his arms.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Jelani avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage. #BC#
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie scores with a head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Jabari Jelani has been cut.
Jelani misses with a wild combination.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jelani checks a leg kick.
Gracie moves out of range as Jelani throws a body kick.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jelani. #T2##CL#
Gracie pushes Jelani up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jelani goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Jelani throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gracie was covering up waiting for the punch and Jelani finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Gracie is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jelani presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jelani shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Gracie. #T3#
Jelani misses with a head kick.
Jelani blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie takes a swing at Jelani's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Jelani shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gracie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Jelani throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Gracie works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jelani is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gracie holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Gracie is trying to stand back up but Jelani is controlling him
Gracie keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gracie is looking to control Jelani's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jelani throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rail Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jabari Jelani's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gracie connects with the punch.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jelani fails with the takedown.
Jelani listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gracie connects with an inside leg kick.
Jelani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jelani takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Jelani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Jelani. #CL#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Jelani uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gracie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1##BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Jelani.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jelani manages to avoid it.#CL#
Jelani gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike.
Gracie scores with a knee to the head. #BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Gracie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Jelani feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jelani won't allow Gracie to sweep him here. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jelani accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jelani can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jelani tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is pulling down on Jelani's head to control his posture.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Jelani goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Rail Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabari Jelani.
Gracie takes a swing at Jelani's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Gracie.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Jelani moves out of range easily.
Gracie is looking to wear down Jelani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gracie wants to slow Jelani down by chopping away at his legs. #TD2#
Jelani looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Gracie pushes Jelani off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jelani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Jelani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rail Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jelani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Gracie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie motions for Jelani to come forward. Gracie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Jelani throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch.
Jelani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jelani changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Jelani manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jelani blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jelani fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Jelani scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gracie wants to control but Jelani postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rail Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jabari Jelani's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Gracie clinches up with Jelani and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Jelani.
Gracie pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gracie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gracie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Good body shot from Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Gracie. #T1#
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Jelani backwards.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jelani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jabari Jelani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Gracie.
A combination from Jelani does no damage.
Gracie is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jelani up against the cage.
Gracie lands with a right to the head.
Jabari Jelani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rail Gracie has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Gracie gets through Jelani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jelani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jelani is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jelani blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Gracie misses the jab.
Jelani will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jelani throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Gracie rushes Jelani and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie is stalling here. #T3#
Gracie tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jelani moves away.
Jelani misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rail Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabari Jelani.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jelani is out of range and Gracie settles back down.
Jelani misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gracie here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Jelani does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie misses with a leg kick.
Rail Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jelani manages to avoid it.
Jelani lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jelani.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jelani.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jelani just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGracie.
Jelani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Jelani counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jelani misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jelani.
Gracie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
As Gracie backs off Jelani throws a huge counter combo but Gracie manages to avoid it all.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rail Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rail Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Rail Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Jabari Jelani stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back !'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gracie.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arroyo.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arroyo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Arroyo checks a low kick from Gracie.
Arroyo throws a big shot that misses.
Arroyo checks a leg kick.
Gracie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arroyo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie scores with a push kick.
Gracie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Gracie.
Arroyo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Gracie counters with a quick kick to the body but Arroyo blocks it.
Arroyo moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.
Arroyo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gracie.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Arroyo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arroyo is defending well for now.
Gracie tries to work over Arroyo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie lands with a left to the head.
Arroyo blocks an uppercut.
Arroyo has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arroyo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gracie up against the cage.
Gracie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arroyo is looking to control Gracie's arms but Gracie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arroyo has his back to the cage. #BC#
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD#
Gracie feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Arroyo sprawling to the canvas! Arroyo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gracie finish him?! #ROC#
Arroyo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie lets loose with a powerful body kick. Arroyo will feel that in the morning.
Gracie throws a low kick, looking for Arroyo's leg but Arroyo calmly moves out of range.
Gracie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracie wants it to stay on the feet.
Rail Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Arroyo.
Arroyo looks winded!
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Arroyo is just out of range.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. Arroyo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rail Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arroyo shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arroyo's sensitive parts. #CL#
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie gets through Arroyo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arroyo is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him?
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gracie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Arroyo trying to control the position but instead, Gracie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arroyo into the cage.
A hook to the body from Gracie.
Arroyo seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie digs a right hand underneath Arroyo's ribcage. Arroyo let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arroyo goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Arroyo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Arroyo blocks the leg kick.
Gracie lands a leg kick that knocks Arroyo off balance momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Arroyo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A solid body kick from Gracie. #CL#
Gracie forces Arroyo back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Arroyo takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Arroyo shoots in but Gracie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arroyo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
Arroyo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gracie. That's going to slow Arroyo down.
Arroyo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie lands a nice looking body kick.
Gracie keeps Arroyo at a distance using the push kick.
Arroyo blocks a leg kick.
Arroyo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Gracie gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arroyo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Arroyo blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Gracie! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rail Gracie!
Rail Gracie 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2016

#R1#
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
Cook looks winded!
Gracie connects with an inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gracie.#CL#
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Cook.
A nice left hand lands by Gracie. #BC#
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie keeps Cook at a distance using the push kick.
Rail Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
Gracie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gracie.
An inside leg kick lands from Gracie.
Cook takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cook sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cook tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've been told by Gracie's head coaches at Convicted - Redemption that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cook takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
Gracie keeps Cook at a distance using the push kick.
Gracie with a hook.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Cook sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cook's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1##CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Gracie.
That kick from Gracie tenderised Cook's leg. Cook is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gracie looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Gracie backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Cook's temple! It sends Cook violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Gracie celebrates and the doctors try to help Cook!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Rail Gracie!
Rail Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2016

#R1#
Nice body kick there by Gracie.
Arroyo is looking to land body kicks.
Arroyo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Arroyo misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gracie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Arroyo can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Arroyo wants to break free but Gracie has control.
Arroyo letting Gracie take a breather here.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but Arroyo blocks with his arms.
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Gracie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Arroyo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Arroyo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
A short uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Arroyo.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arroyo is trying to push Gracie away but Gracie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Gracie crunches a lovely knee into Arroyo's ribcage.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Arroyo avoids the damage to the body.
Arroyo is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
Gracie misses with a knee strike.
Gracie unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Arroyo looks winded!
Arroyo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arroyo swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arroyo tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Arroyo back against the cage.
Gracie putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Arroyo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gracie connects with a knee to the head.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Arroyo. #T2#
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Arroyo up against the cage.
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 Arroyo walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arroyo shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.#CL#
Gracie gets a clinch.
Arroyo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie presses Arroyo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arroyo.
Good body shot from Gracie.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arroyo is defending well for now.
Arroyo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Arroyo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Arroyo tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie crunches a lovely knee into Arroyo's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gracie obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gracie obliges.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
Arroyo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arroyo managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Arroyo tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie keeps control of Arroyo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gracie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arroyo blocks it with crossed arms.
Gracie gets through Arroyo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arroyo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arroyo. #T4#
Arroyo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arroyo.
Gracie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arroyo blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arroyo can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie taking a breather.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Arroyo avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Arroyo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arroyo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arroyo throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Arroyo fails to land the takedown.
Rail Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Arroyo.#KD#
Gracie cracks Arroyo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gracie has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Arroyo to stand back up!#ROC#
Arroyo is rocked!
Gracie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rail Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arroyo is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him?
Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arroyo takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
That kick from Gracie tenderised Arroyo's leg. Arroyo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arroyo seems to have recovered his senses.
Arroyo misses with a body kick.
Arroyo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Gracie shuts the power down on Arroyo. Lights out, game over! Gracie is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rail Gracie!
Rail Gracie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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