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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pinto wants to clinch.
Pinto is looking to clinch. #CL#
Pinto pushes Gracy up against the cage in a clinch.
Pinto has Gracy pressed against the cage.
Pinto jumps guard but Gracy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto stalling in the clinch.
Pinto managing to block the knees to the body from Gracy.
#TD#
Pinto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pinto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gracy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinto looking to control.
#T1#
Gracy looking to pass the guard.
Gracy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracy postures up in Pinto's guard and throws a big left but Pinto blocks it.
Pinto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracy stays in close to Pinto's body and controls the position.
Gracy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pinto is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Pinto closes the distance and pushes Gracy back into the cage.
Pinto fails to pull guard.
Pinto prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Gracy manages to pull guard.
Pinto 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.
Pinto stopping the sweep attempt from Gracy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracy seems keen to control Pinto's posture.#T3#
Gracy keeping moving, preventing Pinto from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinto looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gracy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pinto's guard. #REVB#
Pinto wants to stand but Gracy is controlling the position.
Gracy wants to control from the top but Pinto keeps moving. #T4#
Pinto is trying to control the position but Gracy postures up.
Pinto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracy won't allow Pinto to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pinto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pinto has his hands on Gracy's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Gracy 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##CL2#
Gracy takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pinto after a bit of a struggle.
Gracy is pushing Pinto up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Pinto manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pinto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pinto throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gracy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracy.
Gracy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Gracy trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Gracy has gone for a leg lock! Pinto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracy's guard.#REVR#
Juan Gracy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinto is one step ahead there.
Pinto has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracy is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
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.
Gracy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinto is one step ahead there.
Gracy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinto.
Pinto is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracy has wrist control.
Pinto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pinto preventing the sweep. #T3#
Pinto trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracy is controlling Pinto's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pinto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
so Gracy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pinto seems keen to control Gracy's posture.
Gracy tries to stand but Pinto is controlling from the bottom.
Gracy tries to free his leg and advance position but Pinto is retaining full guard.
Gracy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracy wants to stand and escape but instead Pinto has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Pinto throws an elbow that misses. Gracy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pinto's guard. Nice move by Gracy!#REVB#
Pinto trying to control the position here.
Pinto is trying to keep Gracy in close.
Pinto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pinto is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Gracy 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#
Gracy wants to clinch.
Pinto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pinto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Gracy as Pinto shoots in.
Pinto misses with a takedown attempt - Gracy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracy looks to land a combination but Pinto avoids it well.
Pinto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Pinto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pinto sprawls well. Pinto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracy gets slowly back to his feet.
Jose Pinto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Pinto throws a head kick that misses.
Gracy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracy shoots in looking for a takedown but Pinto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Pinto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gracy.
Pinto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracy tries to clinch there but Pinto circles away.
Pinto stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracy. Gracy gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Pinto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gracy is trying to keep Pinto in close.
Gracy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Pinto trying to control but Gracy is working from the bottom.
Pinto is really struggling to control Gracy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracy wants to stand and escape but Pinto is having none of it.
Pinto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pinto stops Gracy from standing up. #T3#
Pinto connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pinto blocks a leg kick.
Pinto attempts a counter takedown but Gracy avoids it well and moves away.
Pinto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracy dips to his left and cracks Pinto with an uppercut!#TD#
Gracy gets caught napping as Pinto dives in and scores a takedown. Gracy manages to retain guard.
Pinto won't allow Gracy to sweep him here.
Pinto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Pinto wants to pass the guard but Gracy is keeping the position.
Pinto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pinto pushes down on Gracy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pinto is looking for a kimura but Gracy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pinto to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Pinto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracy 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Juan Gracy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Fitzgerald gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fitzgerald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracy is one step ahead there.
Gracy trying to control but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracy controls the pace.
Gracy works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Gracy stalling.
Fitzgerald is trying to get back to full guard.
Fitzgerald is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gracy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fitzgerald wants to improve his position but Gracy is controlling well.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fitzgerald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fitzgerald is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Gracy controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Gracy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fitzgerald has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fitzgerald is just holding on here. Gracy manages to take his back.
#T3##SUB2#
Gracy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fitzgerald looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracy.
I really don't envy Fitzgerald right now.
#SUB2#
Gracy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fitzgerald trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Fitzgerald prevents Gracy from getting a body triangle.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Fitzgerald fending off the submission attempt from Gracy.
Gracy biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Gracy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Gracy closes the distance but Fitzgerald moves to the side
and Fitzgerald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Fitzgerald tries to sprawl but Gracy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fitzgerald is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracy wants to work for an arm triangle but Fitzgerald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fitzgerald tries to get to full guard but Gracy has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracy is controlling the pace.
Gracy throws a strike but Fitzgerald avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
Fitzgerald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fitzgerald is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracy is looking to stand up but Fitzgerald won't let him.
Gracy wants to control from the top but Fitzgerald keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fitzgerald wants to sweep here but Gracy controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Gracy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fitzgerald tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracy is in Fitzgerald's guard.
Fitzgerald keeping moving, preventing Gracy from controlling successfully.
Gracy preventing the sweep.
Fitzgerald looking to control.
Gracy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Fitzgerald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Gracy is continuing to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracy passes Fitzgerald's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fitzgerald is not content to let Gracy control the position.
Fitzgerald wants to sweep but Gracy has passed to side control!
Gracy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracy misses with the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Gracy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fitzgerald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fitzgerald sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Gracy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Gracy looking to score a takedown here. Fitzgerald is defending well but Gracy drives through and ends up in Fitzgerald's guard.
Gracy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Fitzgerald working for submissions but it's allowed Gracy to get to half guard.
Gracy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Gracy looking to isolate an arm here. Fitzgerald doesn't see it coming and as Gracy extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Gracy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juan Gracy!
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