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Event:
IFC 6: Masten vs Matthews
Date: Nov 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Halli circles away.#TD2#
Halli closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracie quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Halli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Halli wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Halli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
My spies in Old Irish’s Fighter Factory inform me that Halli has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halli pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Halli is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gracie is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simo Halli!
Simo Halli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SMASH: Bishop vs Kruger
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Punchsky lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Punchsky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Punchsky lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Punchsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Punchsky misses with a hook.
Gracie shoots and misses
enabling Punchsky to counter with a crisp jab.
Punchsky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Punchsky's guard.
Punchsky uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Punchsky counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice jab there from Punchsky.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Punchsky circles away easily
and Punchsky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
#TD#
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Punchsky!#SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Punchsky is defending well. #T1#
Punchsky is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Punchsky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Punchsky tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Punchsky pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Punchsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Punchsky wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Punchsky is trying to buck Gracie off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Punchsky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Punchsky is trying to get back to half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
A combination from Punchsky does no damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Punchsky, which made it look bad.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Punchsky counters with a nice uppercut.
Punchsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Punchsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Royce Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punchsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Punchsky throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Punchsky pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gracie back to the cage. Punchsky follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Punchsky avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Punchsky continues to drive forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Punchsky.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Punchsky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Punchsky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Punchsky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Punchsky lands with a nice body punch.
Punchsky lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Danga de danga de dang - Punchsky scores with a four punch combination!
A left and a right from Punchsky both land. Nice combination.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Punchsky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Punchsky is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Punchsky scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Punchsky.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Punchsky circles away easily
and Punchsky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Punchsky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Punchsky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Punchsky throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC2#Gracie is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Gracie shoots and misses
and Punchsky counters with a crisp right that sends Gracie to the canvas! Punchsky follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Punchsky!
Vladimir Punchsky decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Perkele vs Hakekia
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gamzatov. #SUB2#
Gamzatov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gamzatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #SUB2#
Gamzatov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Gamzatov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gamzatov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gamzatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gamzatov is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#T1#
Gamzatov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gamzatov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gamzatov wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gamzatov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Gracie as he works his way to full guard.
Gamzatov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Gamzatov looking for a sweep. Not yet Gamzatov, not yet.
Gamzatov trying to control the position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Gamzatov is keeping the position.
Gamzatov has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Gamzatov looking for a sweep. Not yet Gamzatov, not yet.
Gamzatov keeps trying to improve his position.
Gamzatov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gamzatov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Gamzatov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gamzatov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gamzatov but Gamzatov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gamzatov sprawls well. Gamzatov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Gamzatov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gracie!
Gamzatov wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gamzatov tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gamzatov trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gamzat Gamzatov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gamzatov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Gamzatov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gracie on his heels. He'll look to pass Gracie's guard now, I'm sure.
Gamzatov throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamzatov is trying to control but can't.
Gamzatov moves into full guard.
#T1#
Gamzatov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie won't allow Gamzatov to get back to his feet.
Gamzatov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gamzatov is keeping the position for now.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gamzatov's guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gamzatov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie stands and throws Gamzatov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gamzat Gamzatov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gamzatov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gamzatov won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gamzatov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Gamzatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Gamzatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gamzatov is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Gamzatov defends it.
Gracie works his way into side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gamzatov is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gamzatov, who protects the arm well.
Gamzatov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gamzat Gamzatov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Gamzatov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gamzatov is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Gamzatov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.#T1#
Gamzatov landing with the ground and pound.
Gamzatov looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie won't allow Gamzatov to get back to his feet.
Gamzatov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gamzatov is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie is fighting to break Gamzatov's control of his arms but Gamzatov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3##SUB#
Gamzatov reaches up around Gracie's neck trying to control. But Gracie takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Gamzatov! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Gamzatov is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Gracie celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Royce Gracie!
A very excited looking Royce Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SMASH:Kelly vs Hakekia
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Bounty forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bounty pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Bounty breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Bounty has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Bounty is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bounty down to the mat. Bounty avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Bounty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jamie Bounty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bounty defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Bounty into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Gracie feints and as Bounty raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bounty manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Bounty breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bounty.
#CL#
Bounty gets a clinch.
Bounty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bounty after a bit of a struggle.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bounty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Bounty scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bounty lands a right hand. #BC#
Bounty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Bounty, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Bounty against the cage but Bounty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1##CL#
Bounty gets a clinch.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bounty after a bit of a struggle.
Bounty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bounty after a bit of a struggle.
Bounty lands with a short shot to the head.
Bounty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bounty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Bounty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie looks winded!#BC#
Bounty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bounty but Bounty pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Bounty has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Bounty is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bounty down to the mat. Bounty avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fighters circle, before Bounty throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Gracie's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Bounty lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jamie Bounty!
Jamie Bounty managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SMASH: Kapisi vs Floyd
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
McConnell moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but McConnell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but McConnell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
McConnell takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McConnell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McConnell gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but McConnell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
McConnell clinches with his opponent.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from McConnell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McConnell is defending well.#TD2#
McConnell has hold of one of Gracie's legs. Gracie is fighting the takedown attempt but McConnell gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1#
McConnell controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
McConnell gets to his feet. Gracie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie moves forwards but McConnell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McConnell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McConnell wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McConnell has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
McConnell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
McConnell tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie passes to side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McConnell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton McConnell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but McConnell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McConnell lands a left hand.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McConnell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie is working for takedown but McConnell is calmly controlling the position for now.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
#TD2#
McConnell decides to pull guard.
McConnell working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
McConnell is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
McConnell wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McConnell is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.
Gracie prevents McConnell from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
McConnell clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McConnell is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dalton McConnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but McConnell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McConnell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie is trying to drag McConnell to the mat but McConnell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McConnell is working Gracie over against the cage.
Gracie tries for a takedown but McConnell manages to get underhooks.
Gracie tries for a takedown but McConnell manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McConnell is working Gracie over against the cage.
McConnell is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McConnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from McConnell. #T3#
McConnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
McConnell lands a nice uppercut.
McConnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McConnell lands a right hand.
McConnell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McConnell works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
McConnell scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McConnell.
McConnell lands a left hand.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
McConnell lands a big right hand that drops Gracie! The killer instinct kicks in and McConnell finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McConnell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalton McConnell!
In his post fight interview, Dalton McConnell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SMASH: Voronin vs Benn Jr
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Nimoy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nimoy was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nimoy is looking to stand back up but Gracie counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nimoy. #REVB#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nimoy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Nimoy defending well.
Nimoy is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Nimoy trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Nimoy is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nimoy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Nimoy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Nimoy defending well.
Nimoy manages to get to full guard.
Nimoy wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Nimoy is retaining full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nimoy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nimoy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nimoy can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nimoy is trying to escape back to his feet but Gracie uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Nimoy is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Nimoy is defending well.
Nimoy is pushing Gracie's head away, looking to escape. Gracie manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nimoy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Nimoy is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Nimoy wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Gracie seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Nimoy is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Royce Gracie!
A victorious Royce Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SMASH: Hazlehurst vs Dinklage
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gamzatov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gamzatov pulls Gracie in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gamzatov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gamzatov 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.#T1#
Gracie postures up.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gamzatov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gamzatov managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gamzatov is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gamzatov avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Gamzatov actively working from the bottom here.
Gamzatov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T3#
Gamzatov wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gamzatov is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gamzatov has given up his back here. Will Gracie look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Gracie not allowing Gamzatov to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Gamzatov is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Gamzatov right now.
#T4#
Gamzatov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gamzatov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gamzatov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gamzatov tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gamzatov tries to control Gracie's body but Gracie pushes him off. Gamzatov squirms to his side and now Gracie has his back! #SUB#
Gracie looking to break Gamzatov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gamzatov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gamzatov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gamzatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gamzatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gamzatov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gamzatov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Gamzatov!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Gamzatov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Gamzatov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gamzatov works his way back into a safe position though.
Gamzatov looking to pass the guard.
Gamzatov is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Gamzatov from controlling successfully.
Gamzatov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gamzatov throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Gamzatov from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gamzatov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gamzatov pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gamzatov.
Gamzatov tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #SUB2#
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Gamzatov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gamzatov throws a strike but Gracie avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Gamzatov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gamzatov throwing strikes but missing.
Gamzatov trying to move into half guard but instead Gracie has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Gamzatov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Gamzatov defends it. #T4#
Gracie wants to advance to full mount but Gamzatov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gamzatov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gamzatov working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gamzat Gamzatov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie leaves Gamzatov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Gamzatov defends it.
Gamzatov is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Gamzatov doesn't allow it. #T1#
Gracie forces the positional change into back control.
Gamzatov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gamzatov trying to control from the bottom.
Gamzatov tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gamzatov wants to control but Gracie passes into side.
#T2#
Gamzatov struggling a bit here.
Gamzatov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gamzatov can do to turn this around?
Gamzatov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gamzatov wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Gamzatov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Gracie wants to advance to full mount but Gamzatov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Gamzatov is retaining full guard.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gamzatov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gamzatov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4##SUB2#
Gamzatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gamzatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gamzatov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gamzatov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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 Royce Gracie.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Gracie!
A victorious Royce Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SMASH: Ribbit vs Edmond
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Benn Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Benn Jr misses with a wild combination.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benn Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nigel Benn Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benn Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
letting Benn Jr counter with a right hand.
Benn Jr looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Benn Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Benn Jr connects with a single shot there.
Benn Jr punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Benn Jr misses with a wild combination.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benn Jr tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benn Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Royce Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Benn Jr there.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Benn Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benn Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Benn Jr lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Benn Jr leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benn Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benn Jr is stalking Gracie. Gracie circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Benn Jr, and it's lights out! Gracie really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nigel Benn Jr!
A victorious Nigel Benn Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SMASH: Metharom vs Viktorov
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Glanton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Glanton pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Glanton is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Glanton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Glanton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glanton looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Glanton is trying to take his opponent's back.
Glanton trying to control but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB2#
Glanton swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Glanton's guard. A big mistake from Glanton there, giving up the dominant position!
Glanton is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.#T2#
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Glanton.
Glanton can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Glanton is trying to control but can't.
Glanton wants to control but Gracie passes into side.
Glanton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Glanton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.
Glanton stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Glanton trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Glanton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Glanton tries to advance to mount but can't.
Glanton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Glanton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Glanton is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Glanton controlling the position.
Glanton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Glanton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glanton taking a break here but Gracie is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Glanton is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Glanton to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Glanton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Glanton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Glanton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Glanton gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Glanton manages to retain guard.
Glanton pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie passes Glanton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Glanton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Glanton is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glanton is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Glanton is looking to escape.
Gracie is thwarting Glanton's attempts to control the position.
Glanton is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Glanton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracie is now in half guard.
Glanton wants to control the action here but instead Gracie manages to pass to full mount!
Glanton is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Gracie moves to the back.
You can see the frustration on Glanton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Gracie has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Glanton is in real trouble here. Gracie gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Glanton is tapping out! Gracie wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Royce Gracie!
A relieved looking Royce Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SMASH: Henriksen vs Parker
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Dinklage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dinklage throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dinklage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Dinklage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dinklage continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dinklage did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Dinklage really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dinklage is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Dinklage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dinklage is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Dinklage is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie walks into a jab.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dinklage pulls his leg out and moves away.
Peter Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Dinklage wants to stand back up but Gracie manages to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinklage tries to escape but Gracie is in control. #T3#
Dinklage is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Dinklage sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Dinklage defends it easily.
#SU#
Dinklage decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
A low kick lands for Dinklage.
#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Dinklage. That's going to slow Gracie down. #CL#
Dinklage instigates a clinch.
Dinklage prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Dinklage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Dinklage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Dinklage.
#CL#
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Dinklage. Dinklage maintains the clinch. #BC#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Dinklage smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dinklage stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Dinklage shows good takedown defense.
Dinklage pushes Gracie away with a front kick.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dinklage swivels and escapes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dinklage dominated that round.
That's time! Dinklage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Crunch! Dinklage slams his shin into Gracie's torso.
Dinklage looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dinklage but Dinklage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dinklage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?#CL#
Dinklage moves into the clinch.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Peter Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Dinklage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dinklage after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dinklage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dinklage. That's going to slow Gracie down. #TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dinklage did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Dinklage defends it.
Royce Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dinklage wants to get back to his feet.#T2##ES#
Dinklage has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gracie is on him like a limpet, forcing Dinklage back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie tries for a takedown but Dinklage manages to get underhooks.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dinklage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Dinklage is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dinklage after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Dinklage manages to break the clinch.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Dinklage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dinklage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dinklage explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Dinklage feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Dinklage lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dinklage jabs at Gracie's body.
Dinklage 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.
Dinklage throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
Peter Dinklage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dinklage lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Dinklage moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Dinklage! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Gracie looks for a takedown but Walters sprawls well.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Walters.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walters circles away.
Walters fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walters.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Walters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Antonio Walters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.#TD2#
Walters gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now.
Walters knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Walters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #T1#
Walters looking to control but Gracie passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Walters is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Walters is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Walters reaches up to try and pull Gracie in and control his posture, but Gracie latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Walters taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Gracie!
A relieved looking Royce Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
AFC 12- Mikhasevich vs Gracie
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mikhasevich scores with a jab.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Mikhasevich sprawls well.
Mikhasevich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mikhasevich. Mikhasevich obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Mikhasevich connects with a solid leg kick.
Mikhasevich misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1##SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Mikhasevich working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Mikhasevich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Mikhasevich working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Mikhasevich wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has passed into side control.#SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mikhasevich is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Mikhasevich is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mikhasevich rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Mikhasevich!
Mikhasevich throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Gracie is working an open guard so Mikhasevich takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Mikhasevich gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage. #TD2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mikhasevich gets back to half guard.#ES#
Mikhasevich kicks Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mikhasevich counters with a thumping low kick.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mikhasevich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mikhasevich.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
Royce Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand. #T1#
Mikhasevich explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Royce Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich scores with a punch to the head.#KD#
Mikhasevich steps into range and cracks Gracie with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Gracie flops backwards and Mikhasevich dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhasevich makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Mikhasevich finish him?
Mikhasevich cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Mikhasevich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gennady Mikhasevich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mikhasevich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Mikhasevich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mikhasevich lands a couple of digs.
Mikhasevich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Mikhasevich scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhasevich arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gracie's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gennady Mikhasevich!
Gennady Mikhasevich retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Gennady Mikhasevich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
AFC FN 5- Wilson vs Cruzier
Date: Apr 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Silva missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Gracie moves into full mount! Silva won't be happy about that!
Silva stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB2#
Silva defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie has his arm under Silva's chin here. Game over son! Gracie squeezes tightly and Silva is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
AFC 10- Saint vs Bosch
Date: Apr 02, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Bateman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bateman pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bateman keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bateman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Bateman is now in Gracie's guard.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bateman works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bateman stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Gracie throws up his legs and catches Bateman in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Bateman tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Gracie! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Royce Gracie!
Our winner, Royce Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
AFC 9- Clause vs Marcellini
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Bosch.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Bosch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bosch continues to drive forward.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Heribert Bosch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Bosch digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Bosch misses with a head kick.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Bosch avoids it easily.
Bosch leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie dives in and grabs Bosch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bosch pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Bosch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bosch misses with a hook.
Bosch thows a body kick. Gracie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie looks winded!
Bosch swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
#T1#
Gracie dives in and grabs Bosch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bosch pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Bosch feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Bosch, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Bosch against the cage but Bosch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Bosch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bosch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bosch is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Bosch is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Bosch is retaining full guard.
Gracie won't allow Bosch to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bosch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Bosch avoids it easily.#T3##TD2#
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bosch!
Bosch tries to escape but Gracie is in control. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bosch has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4##SUB2#
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Bosch sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.
Bosch wants to stand and escape but instead Gracie has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Bosch can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bosch is trying to escape back to his feet but Gracie uses the scramble to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heribert Bosch dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Gracie scores with a takedown into Bosch's guard.#ES#
Bosch wriggles free and stands up.
Bosch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bosch scores with a kick to the body.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bosch counters with a stiff right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Bosch, which made it look bad.
Heribert Bosch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Bosch circles away easily
and Bosch counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.#T1##TD2#
Gracie scores with a takedown into Bosch's guard.
Bosch uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bosch is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Bosch circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick lands for Bosch.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bosch as he jumps to the side.
Bosch throws a nice head kick!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gracie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bosch - the referee stops the clock and Gracie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bosch. Gracie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Bosch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bosch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bosch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Bosch throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Bosch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bosch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bosch lands with a good body shot.
Bosch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Bosch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie walks into a jab.
Bosch lands a front kick.
A nice leg kick from Bosch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heribert Bosch is winning the standup battle so far.
Bosch plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bosch counters with a huge left! Gracie is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bosch isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gracie from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bosch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heribert Bosch!
Heribert Bosch decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
BFC Fight Night 7
Date: Dec 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Jackson avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.#T2#
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands an uppercut.#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jackson wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Jackson just content to control the position.
Gracie pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jackson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#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.
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Gracie's head but Gracie avoids it well.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrano Jackson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jackson misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gracie! But no joy.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gracie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gracie dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
Gracie is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gracie defending against the ground and pound.
Gracie regains half guard, as Jackson was trying to land strikes. #T1#
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson with the ground and pound but Gracie uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Gracie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gracie prevents Jackson from improving position.
Gracie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jackson taking a break here but Gracie is having none of it and regains half guard.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie won't allow Jackson to pass to mount. #T3#
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie.
Gracie wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jackson.
#T4#
Gracie is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Gracie but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Jackson postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Gracie bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Jackson and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrano Jackson!
Tyrano Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BFC HARDCORE 5:
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawford. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crawford misses with a body shot.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawford throws out the jab.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Crawford.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crawford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Crawford backing up. Crawford nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Crawford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Crawford misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Crawford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jay Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford misses the body punch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crawford throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Crawford throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gracie defending well as Crawford loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawford throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Gracie slips under a jab.#T1#
Crawford looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Jay Crawford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crawford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crawford looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Crawford swinging wildly here.
Crawford is breathing heavily.
Gracie slips a straight right by Crawford.
Crawford throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Crawford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crawford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Crawford misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Crawford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Crawford.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Crawford.
Gracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crawford connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Crawford lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Crawford is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawford. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crawford misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crawford.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Crawford.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheers as Crawford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Crawford throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Crawford.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Crawford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
A shot to the body from Crawford misses
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawford.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crawford misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Crawford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crawford throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Crawford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crawford swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Crawford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawford swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Crawford. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawford. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Crawford misses.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Crawford misses with a body shot
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Crawford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crawford throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crawford.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
A swing and a miss from Crawford.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Crawford feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crawford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie defending well as Crawford loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crawford misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Crawford dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gracie slips a straight right by Crawford.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crawford throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jay Crawford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crawford misses with a body shot.
Crawford misses the jab.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Crawford misses with a wild body shot.
Crawford connects with a looping right hand.
Crawford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Crawford throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Crawford tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawford misses the target.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crawford.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Crawford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crawford.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawford.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Crawford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Crawford misses with a wild body shot.
Crawford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Crawford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crawford looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Crawford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Crawford backing up. Crawford nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Crawford loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
A slow jab from Crawford misses its intended target.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jay Crawford is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Crawford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crawford misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawford throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Crawford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crawford swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Crawford.
Crawford misses with a looping left.
Crawford swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Crawford throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Crawford misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crawford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Crawford throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Crawford backing up. Crawford nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Crawford throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Gracie is working the combinations to good effect here.
Crawford throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
A jab from Crawford misses.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crawford misses the jab.
Crawford misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crawford throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crawford misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crawford.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Crawford throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Crawford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crawford misses with an uppercut.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Crawford throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie defending well as Crawford loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Crawford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie slips under a jab from Crawford.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crawford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Crawford missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
A combination from Crawford does no damage.
Crawford misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Crawford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawford throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crawford looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Crawford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawford.
Crawford misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Crawford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawford throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Royce Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Crawford tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No joy there for Crawford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crawford looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crawford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crawford throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crawford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Crawford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crawford misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Crawford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crawford misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crawford throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawford loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.#T1#
A punch combination from Crawford misses.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Crawford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crawford throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crawford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crawford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Crawford looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crawford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crawford throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crawford throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Crawford does no damage.
Crawford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Crawford.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawford throws out the jab.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Crawford.
Crawford misses the shot to the body.
Crawford misses with an uppercut.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Crawford.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Crawford misses with a body shot
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Crawford.
Crawford misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Crawford backing up. Crawford nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Crawford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Crawford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Crawford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crawford throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crawford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawford misses with a looping left.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawford throws out the jab.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Crawford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Crawford looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Gracie slips a jab from Crawford.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Crawford.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crawford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Crawford misses.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crawford throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.#T4#
Crawford throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Crawford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Crawford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crawford misses the body punch
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawford.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawford throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crawford misses with a looping right.
As Crawford backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawford manages to avoid it all.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crawford.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Crawford throws a body shot but no joy.
Crawford throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Royce Gracie!
A victorious Royce Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BFC 21: Bitch Vs. Sparrow
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've been told by Gracie's head coaches at Rio Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses.
Bailey swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bailey.
Bailey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bailey.
Bailey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bailey scores with a nice strike.
Bailey misses the jab.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jab, jab by Bailey - just one landing.
Bailey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Bailey.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bailey throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Bailey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bailey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joe Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bailey.
Bailey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Bailey works the jab nicely.
Gracie walks straight into a right hand from Bailey - that's dropped him! Bailey jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Gracie from any more punishment! Gracie complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe Bailey!
Joe Bailey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BFC HARDCORE 3
Date: Jul 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Cole misses the target.
We've been told by Gracie's head coaches at Rio Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cole listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Cole 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.
Cole throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Cole misses.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cole lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.#T1#
Cole doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rico Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Cole scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cole shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gracie eats them both and turns towards Cole to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Cole has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Cole on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Cole wants the takedown. Gracie is fighting it off but Cole persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gracie's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Let's hope that Cole has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cole won't allow Gracie to get back to his feet. #T3#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cole throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Cole tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie slips a straight right by Cole.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T4#
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Cole misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Cole swinging wildly here.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cole misses with a low kick.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cole tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
As Cole looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Cole just gets out of the way.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Cole misses with a low kick.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice shot lands for Cole.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Cole dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cole tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Cole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Cole closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cole lands in his opponent's guard.
Cole stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to stand and escape but Cole is having none of it.
Cole sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cole throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Cole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Cole looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Cole just gets out of the way.
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Cole thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Cole.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Cole.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Cole scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Cole tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Cole scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Cole moves into the clinch.
Gracie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cole.
#BC2#
Cole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cole connects with a jab.
Cole lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Cole lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!#T4#
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Royce Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Cole finds it's target.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole steps in with a hook that catches Gracie right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Cole follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Gracie looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico Cole!
Rico Cole thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BFC HARDCORE 2
Date: Jun 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Kuznetsov looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Kuznetsov just gets out of the way.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuznetsov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuznetsov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuznetsov connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
A jab from Kuznetsov does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Gracie blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
Gracie moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Good shot there by Kuznetsov.#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Gracie wants to stay close but Kuznetsov steps back to make room for something. Gracie seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Kuznetsov and Gracie drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Konstantin Kuznetsov!
Konstantin Kuznetsov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BFC Fight Night 2
Date: Jun 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norman misses with a body kick.
Norman throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
A jab from Norman does it's job there.
Norman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Norman misses with a body kick.
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Norman misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie slips a straight right by Norman.
As Norman looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Norman just gets out of the way.
Norman misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Norman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gracie will feel that in the morning.
Norman throws a big shot that misses.
Norman scores with a head kick.
Norman throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Norman misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Norman.
Norman throws a sloppy body shot
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie slips under a jab from Norman.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Norman throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Norman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norman swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Donk. Norman catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Norman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Norman misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Norman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norman throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Norman loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Norman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Norman is predictable there
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Norman misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Norman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
William Norman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Norman.
Norman misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Norman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie slips a jab from Norman.#T3#
Norman takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Norman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Norman throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Norman misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Norman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Norman looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Norman just gets out of the way.
Norman misses with a looping right.
Norman misses with a body kick.
Norman lands a head kick!
Norman misses the body punch
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Norman will be more careful next time no doubt.
William Norman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norman misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Norman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Norman throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Norman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Norman just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick by Norman misses
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Norman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Norman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Norman connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Norman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norman.
Norman misses with a body shot
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
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 Royce Gracie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Norman throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Norman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Norman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Norman.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Norman misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
As Norman looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Norman just gets out of the way.
Norman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Norman.
Norman scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norman misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Norman fails to land with a series of punches.
Norman cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.#T1#
A low kick from Norman is predictable there
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Norman tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Norman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gracie slips a jab from Norman.
As Norman looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Norman just gets out of the way.
Norman throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Norman.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norman.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Norman misses with a hook to the body
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Norman backing up. Norman nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Norman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norman.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gracie is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Norman.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Norman throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Royce Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Norman misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Norman backing up. Norman nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norman misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Norman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Norman swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
We've been told by Gracie's head coaches at Rio Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Norman throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norman misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie tries to move into range but Norman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Norman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norman throws out the jab.
Norman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norman misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Norman looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Norman just gets out of the way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norman.
Norman misses with a body shot.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Norman throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Norman will be more careful next time no doubt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Norman.
Norman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Norman looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Norman just gets out of the way.
Norman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Norman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Norman backing up. Norman nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norman tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Norman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gracie has got the better of the exchanges.
Norman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Norman.
Norman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Norman throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Norman. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norman misses the shot to the body.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Norman throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Norman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Norman throws a lazy body kick
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Norman looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Norman just gets out of the way.
Norman misses with a kick to the body
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Norman swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norman missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norman tries a head kick but it misses.
Norman throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Norman backing up. Norman nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that second 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.#R3#
Norman tries to land a body kick
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Norman.
Norman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Norman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Royce Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Norman misses with an uppercut.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Norman tries to land a body kick
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Norman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Norman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Norman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norman throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Norman.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Norman throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Norman throws a lazy body kick
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Norman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Norman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Norman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norman misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Norman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Norman tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Norman swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Norman misses the target.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Norman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Norman.
Norman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Norman misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Norman.
Norman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Norman throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Norman backing up. Norman nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Norman throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Norman misses with a hook to the body
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Norman backing up. Norman nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab, jab by Norman - just one landing.
Norman throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Norman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Norman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Norman misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Norman.
Norman misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Norman misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot lands for Norman.
Norman misses with a body shot.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Norman throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Norman misses with an uppercut.
Norman misses the shot to the body.
Norman throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Norman misses the body punch
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norman can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norman throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Norman misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Norman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Norman misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Norman misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Norman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Norman misses.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Norman settles back down.
Norman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Norman will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Norman misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Norman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
As Norman looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Norman just gets out of the way.
Norman throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Norman throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Norman.
Norman misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Norman misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Norman backing up. Norman nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Norman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norman misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Norman there.
Norman misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Norman throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Norman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Norman misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norman.
Norman throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Norman is predictable there
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Norman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norman throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Norman will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norman throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Norman misses the shot to the body.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Norman finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Some wild striking there from Norman.
As Norman looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Norman just gets out of the way.
Norman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T2#
Norman throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
As Norman looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Norman just gets out of the way.
Norman throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Norman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Norman throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Norman misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Norman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Norman throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Norman misses with a kick to the body.
Norman looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Norman throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Norman misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Norman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Norman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Norman misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Norman backing up. Norman nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Norman misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Norman misses with a body kick.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Norman.
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!
Norman connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Norman throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Norman throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Norman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Norman. #T4#
Norman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Norman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Norman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Norman misses the jab.
Norman swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie slips a jab from Norman.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Norman throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Norman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Norman misses with a hook.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Norman, as that shot connected.
Gracie slips under a jab from Norman.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Norman throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie had his way with William Norman in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Norman throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Norman throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Norman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Norman throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Norman.
Norman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Norman looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Norman just gets out of the way.
Norman misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Norman misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Norman backing up. Norman nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Norman throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Norman will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Norman.
Norman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Norman.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Norman throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Norman throws a low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Norman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Norman misses with a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Norman missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norman misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Norman backing up. Norman nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
A low kick from Norman misses
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie defending well as Norman loads up on a big left hand.
Norman misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Norman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Norman throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
William Norman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Norman throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Norman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Norman throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Norman backing up. Norman nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Norman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Norman throws a head kick that misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Norman backing up. Norman nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Norman loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Norman scores with a decent looking hook.
Norman misses with a body shot
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Norman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Norman misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Norman misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Norman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Norman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Norman throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Norman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Norman.
Norman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Norman lands a lovely overhand right.
Norman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Norman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Norman rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Norman.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Norman avoids it.
Gracie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norman.
#T4#
Gracie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Norman avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
Norman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gracie prevents it.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norman is defending well for now.
Norman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norman managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Norman lands a body shot.
Norman lands a left hand.
#TD2#
Norman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Gracie has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Norman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Norman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Norman looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Norman just gets out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norman throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Norman backing up. Norman nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Norman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Gracie!
A victorious Royce Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 80
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 2321 p4p, 284 weight class) and Mike Schultz (ranked 4369 p4p, 464 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent. Mike Schultz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Royce Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (0) vs (4) Schultz
Gracie is being controlled here.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie prevents Schultz from moving into mount.
Gracie is being controlled here.
Schultz trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schultz tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracie wants to control but Schultz postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gracie tries to bench press Schultz off him but Schultz keeps the position.
Schultz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Schultz trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Schultz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gracie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Schultz but great work by Gracie. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (4) Schultz
Schultz tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working away.
Schultz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Schultz is trying to control but can't.
Schultz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.
Gracie prevents Schultz from improving his position.
Schultz is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to improve his position.
Schultz is holding on to half guard well.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schultz trying to control here.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Schultz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schultz controlling the position for now.
Schultz is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Schultz wants to sweep but Gracie has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (4) Schultz
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
Schultz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Schultz is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schultz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schultz pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schultz trying to control the position.
Schultz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Schultz up and slammed him! Schultz can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (10) vs (4) Schultz
Schultz tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schultz struggling a bit here.
Schultz tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie working away.
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Schultz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie working away.
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schultz tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controls the position.
Gracie trying to control the position but Schultz is working away.
You can see the frustration on Schultz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie working away.
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schultz tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Schultz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schultz is trying to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom here.
Schultz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom here.
Schultz tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Schultz regains half guard.
Schultz is trying to get back to full guard.
Schultz keeps trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Schultz is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
After winning the bout, Royce Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 74
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Claudio Ty (ranked 19933 p4p, 575 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 2317 p4p, 280 weight class). Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ty tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ty closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ty lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (0) Gracie
Ty sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ty passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (5) vs (0) Gracie
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ty trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Ty taking a break here but Gracie is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ty passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (8) vs (0) Gracie
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ty wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ty tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Ty takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ty looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ty fails to move to back control.
Gracie tries to hold on but Ty postures up.
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Ty from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ty looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ty controlling from mount.
Ty looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Ty from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracie tries to hold on but Ty postures up.
Ty looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ty tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Ty takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie has given up his back. Will we see Ty going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Ty (11) vs (0) Gracie
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ty controls the position.
Ty is controlling the position but Gracie somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Ty is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ty sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ty's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ty trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Ty tries to pass.
Ty controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ty won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Ty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ty controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie managing to control the position.
Our spies down at at Rio Fight Academy inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ty trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Ty's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ty wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Ty is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ty tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Ty looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Ty passes into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ty is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ty to get the leverage.
Ty is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ty stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ty sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ty wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Claudio Ty retains his middleweight title!
Claudio Ty seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 68
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edwin Lucan (ranked 2377 p4p, 296 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 2301 p4p, 288 weight class). Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lucan moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Lucan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gracie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lucan to the mat. Lucan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucan controlling the position.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is pushing down on Lucan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lucan is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lucan is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucan trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Lucan gets full guard.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie passes Lucan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan looking for subs from the bottom but Gracie mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (0) vs (5) Gracie
Lucan wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Lucan is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Lucan is squirming around nicely.
Lucan is looking to get to half guard.
Lucan wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Lucan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucan tries to control the position but Gracie now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lucan (0) vs (8) Gracie
Lucan trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Lucan is in bad spot here.
Lucan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lucan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lucan tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is keeping busy.
Lucan is trying to break free.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.
Lucan just trying to survive but Gracie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lucan tries to break free.
Lucan trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Lucan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
Lucan trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie seems keen to control Lucan's posture.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Lucan pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
Lucan wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Lucan trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Lucan is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Lucan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (5) vs (8) Gracie
Lucan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lucan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie holds on to Lucan's head and controls the position momentarily.
Lucan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lucan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lucan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lucan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gracie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lucan but great work by Gracie. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (5) vs (12) Gracie
Lucan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie controls the position from side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lucan wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Lucan tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie working away.
Lucan tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working away.
Lucan is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lucan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lucan can't do much from the bottom here.
Lucan is looking to reverse the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Gracie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracie prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lucan is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie trying to control the position but Lucan is working away.
Lucan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (9) vs (12) Gracie
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lucan not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
Gracie is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lucan gets his way!
Gracie tries to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
Lucan looking for the RNC.
Lucan is looking for a choke. Gracie gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Gracie manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (9) vs (14) Gracie
Gracie is fighting to break Lucan's control of his arms but Lucan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lucan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Lucan is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (9) vs (17) Gracie
Lucan can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucan manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 17 to 9.
Royce Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 60
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 2303 p4p, 268 weight class) and Vito Mazzini (ranked 1637 p4p, 201 weight class). Gracie comes to the ring accompanied by Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent. Mazzini has chosen Fade To Black as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Royce Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Vito Mazzini!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mazzini looking to score a takedown here. Gracie is defending well but Mazzini drives through and ends up in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Mazzini
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully.
Mazzini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mazzini trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Mazzini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Mazzini is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gracie is looking to control Mazzini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzini is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gracie reverses the position - he's now on top in Mazzini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Mazzini
Mazzini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (4) Mazzini
Gracie keeping full guard, as Mazzini tries to pass.
Mazzini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mazzini wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini trying to move into half guard but instead Gracie has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (4) Mazzini
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Mazzini is keeping the position.
Mazzini 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.
Mazzini is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Mazzini has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (4) Mazzini
Mazzini felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Mazzini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mazzini is trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie wants to control but Mazzini is keeping him busy.
Gracie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mazzini is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Mazzini manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mazzini. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (10) vs (4) Mazzini
Mazzini tries to improve position but can't.
Mazzini sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mazzini wants to get back to full guard.
Mazzini moves into full guard.
Mazzini wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie won't allow Mazzini to sweep him here.
Mazzini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (10) vs (6) Mazzini
Mazzini is looking to advance position but Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (14) vs (6) Mazzini
Mazzini can't escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mazzini manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mazzini is controlling Gracie's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mazzini wants to sweep but Gracie has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (17) vs (6) Mazzini
Mazzini is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazzini keeps working.
Mazzini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mazzini gets back to half guard.
Mazzini is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mazzini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mazzini moves into full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini wants to sweep but no luck.
Mazzini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Mazzini wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Mazzini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (17) vs (8) Mazzini
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Mazzini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (17) vs (11) Mazzini
Mazzini working away.
Mazzini wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mazzini's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini content to control rather than advance.
Gracie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mazzini wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mazzini slows the pace down in half guard.
Mazzini tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mazzini is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mazzini is controlling the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mazzini trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Mazzini is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 17 to 11.
A victorious Royce Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 52
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 2345 p4p, 267 weight class) and Claudio Ty (ranked 19272 p4p, 520 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent. A fine choice. Claudio Ty has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Royce Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Claudio Ty!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ty gets a double leg takedown into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Ty
Ty is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ty looking to pass the guard.
Ty pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ty controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ty wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Ty seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ty controlling the pace.
Ty working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gracie's thigh. Gracie counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ty stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Ty
Gracie prevents Ty from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ty controls the position from side control.
Ty tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ty trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ty advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (7) Ty
Ty is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gracie is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (0) vs (10) Ty
Ty biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ty's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ty patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gracie is trying to defend against the choke here but Ty has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Ty Tightens the hold and Gracie taps out furiously! Ty displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Claudio Ty!
Claudio Ty is the new middleweight champion!
Claudio Ty decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 43
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 2339 p4p, 277 weight class) and Judas Priest (ranked 2207 p4p, 266 weight class). Gracie comes to the ring accompanied by Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Judas Priest was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Royce Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest instigates a clinch.
Priest is trying to trip Gracie. He has hold of a leg but Gracie is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Priest persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Priest
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Priest might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Priest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Priest trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Priest is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Priest.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Priest is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest is working for a submission of some sort.
Priest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie won't allow Priest to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Priest.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Well, if Priest is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Priest slows the pace down in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Priest sits in half guard.
Priest stalling.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Priest is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Priest slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Priest is stalling in the full guard.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Priest is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Priest
Priest looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Priest is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Priest knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
Priest trying to control from the bottom.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Priest has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Priest tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Priest is still trying to improve position.
Priest is looking to get back to full guard here but Gracie has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Priest
Priest is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Priest can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie controlling from side mount.
Well,Gracie is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Priest is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Priest is looking to reverse the position.
Priest is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Priest is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Priest is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priest is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Priest.
Priest trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie passes Priest's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stalling.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Priest avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Royce Gracie is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Royce Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 35 Victory Playoffs A
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Diaz (ranked 2950 p4p, 337 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 2283 p4p, 271 weight class). Diaz's entrance music is Feiticeira. A fine choice. Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie has Diaz pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gracie pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Diaz tumbling to the mat - Gracie dives into Diaz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (0) vs (2) Gracie
Diaz is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Diaz working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz looking for subs off his back but Gracie has passed one foot through into half guard.
Diaz has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gracie escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (5) Gracie
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Diaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Diaz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracie jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (8) Gracie
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diaz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Diaz. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (11) Gracie
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Diaz is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Diaz. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (14) Gracie
Gracie just content to control the position.
Diaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz with the active half guard here but Gracie passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (17) Gracie
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie working away.
Diaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diaz looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gracie passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (20) Gracie
Diaz tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Gracie controls the position.
Diaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Diaz wants to sweep but Gracie has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (23) Gracie
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Gracie working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diaz (4) vs (23) Gracie
Diaz has good solid back control here.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Diaz gets his hands free.
Diaz is persistently looking for the submission but Gracie is defending it well.
Diaz tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Diaz.
Diaz continues to stall.
Diaz is trying to control but Gracie is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz is trying to control here but Gracie has managed to regain half guard.
Gracie is doing well to control the position and prevent Diaz from advancing to side control.
Diaz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control here.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 23 to 4.
Royce Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Dick Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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Event:
CACC 27
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 2081 p4p, 271 weight class) and Red Cup (ranked 7049 p4p, 531 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent. Royce Gracie looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Royce Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Red Cup!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cup gets a clinch.
Cup jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gracie walks away with a smile on his face. Cup gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cup has Gracie up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cup has hold of one of Gracie's legs. Gracie is fighting the takedown attempt but Cup gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Cup
Cup wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Cup being controlled here momentarily.
Cup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cup controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cup looking to pass the guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cup passes into half guard.
Cup trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Cup stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cup passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Cup
Cup in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cup tries to move to mount but Gracie blocks the move with his legs.
Gracie is not content to let Cup control the position.
Cup controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cup content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gracie stops Cup from passing to mount.
Cup wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Cup tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cup trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Cup is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cup working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Cup tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Cup wants to control for a moment but Gracie uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Cup stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cup controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Cup wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Cup is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup controlling from the top position.
Cup wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Cup trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cup is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cup is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Cup has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cup wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Cup trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Cup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Cup takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Cup tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Cup is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Cup tries to pass.
Cup drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cup has Gracie in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Cup
Cup working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cup tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Cup works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cup keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Cup is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cup is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cup wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cup knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cup has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cup looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Cup is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cup controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cup tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cup wants to control the action here but instead Gracie manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (5) Cup
Cup holds on for dear life, controlling Gracie's posture momentarily.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cup is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cup reaches up to try and control the position but Gracie seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Cup rolls and tries to escape and now Gracie has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (5) Cup
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
After winning the bout, Royce Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Red Cup stepped up to the mic, saying 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
#R1#
A combination from Bexhan does no damage.
Bexhan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Bexhan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bexhan throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Bexhan.
Bexhan throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Bexhan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bexhan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bexhan tries to clinch up
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bexhan. #T1#
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bexhan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Bexhan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Bexhan tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bexhan misses with a looping right.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Pravas Bexhan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bexhan fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Bexhan. Bexhan gets slowly back to his feet.
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bexhan.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bexhan darts in trying to clinch
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bexhan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bexhan fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Bexhan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Bexhan backing up. Bexhan nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Bexhan throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Bexhan tries to clinch up.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bexhan misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Royce Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pravas Bexhan.
Bexhan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Bexhan will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bexhan is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bexhan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bexhan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bexhan has eaten all the pies!
Bexhan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Bexhan misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bexhan tries to clinch
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Bexhan will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've been informed that Bexhan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bexhan 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.
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bexhan wants to clinch
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Bexhan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bexhan misses with a kick to the body
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Bexhan backing up. Bexhan nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bexhan wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Royce Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Bexhan tries to clinch
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Bexhan will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Bexhan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Bexhan is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Bexhan tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bexhan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bexhan.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Bexhan looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Bexhan just gets out of the way.
Bexhan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Bexhan fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Bexhan shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
Bexhan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bexhan is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
As Bexhan looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Bexhan just gets out of the way.
Bexhan wants to clinch
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bexhan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bexhan wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Bexhan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bexhan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Royce Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pravas Bexhan.
Bexhan looks to clinch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Bexhan backing up. Bexhan nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Bexhan wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie leaves Bexhan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracie wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bexhan darts in looking for a takedown but Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Bexhan into the cage.
Bexhan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bexhan closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Bexhan will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Bexhan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Bexhan will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bexhan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Bexhan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Bexhan persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bexhan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bexhan moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Bexhan backing up. Bexhan nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Bexhan closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Bexhan backing up. Bexhan nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Bexhan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bexhan is looking to clinch.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bexhan tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Bexhan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Bexhan.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Bexhan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bexhan wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Bexhan backing up. Bexhan nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Bexhan misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bexhan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bexhan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bexhan misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bexhan.
Bexhan wants to clinch.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bexhan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Bexhan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bexhan fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Bexhan backing up. Bexhan nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Bexhan closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Bexhan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bexhan darts in trying to clinch
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Bexhan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bexhan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gracie is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bexhan.
Bexhan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Bexhan is predictable there
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Bexhan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Bexhan will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Bexhan closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bexhan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Bexhan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bexhan throws a head kick that misses.
Bexhan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Bexhan wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bexhan.
Bexhan wants to clinch
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bexhan tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Royce Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bexhan throws out the jab.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Pravas Bexhan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bexhan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Bexhan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Royce Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pravas Bexhan.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Gracie!
A victorious Royce Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
CACC 14
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Judas Priest (ranked 1954 p4p, 223 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 2518 p4p, 281 weight class). Gracie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie wants to counter the offense by Priest and move into the clinch position.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Priest has Gracie up against the ropes in a clinch.
Priest pulls guard.
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Priest is retaining full guard.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Priest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Priest up and slammed him! Priest can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (3) Gracie
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Priest's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working.
Gracie controlling from side mount.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Priest manages to get back to half guard.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Priest'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.
Priest won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest has a hand on Gracie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (6) Gracie
Priest is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie trying to control but Priest is having none of it.
Priest has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Priest (0) vs (9) Gracie
Priest trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest is trying to break free.
Our spies down at at Rio Fight Academy inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Priest trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Priest wants to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Priest is really stuck here.
Priest looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie is hanging on to Priest's back as he tries to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Priest trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie is hanging on to Priest's back as he tries to escape.
Priest looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Priest is in bad spot here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to control Priest but Priest is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Priest rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Priest rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Priest is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie gets his hands free as Priest looks to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Priest tries to break free.
Priest prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.
Gracie is hanging on to Priest's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie not allowing Priest to control his hands.
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Priest tries to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Priest trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Priest tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Gracie trying to control momentarily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Priest is trying to break free.
Priest prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.
Priest tries to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Priest needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Priest can't escape the position.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Priest trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Priest turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie pulls Priest in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Priest is now in half guard.
Priest looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Priest is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Priest drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Priest (2) vs (13) Gracie
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Priest regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gracie's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest is trying to control but Gracie passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (2) vs (16) Gracie
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 16 to 2.
Our winner, Royce Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 8
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Bone (ranked 1541 p4p, 205 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 2436 p4p, 290 weight class). Bone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You'll Never Walk Alone. Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Joe Bone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bone scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bone (2) vs (0) Gracie
Our spies down at at Rio Fight Academy inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (2) vs (2) Gracie
Bone working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Bone is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
Bone is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone 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.
Bone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (4) vs (2) Gracie
Bone trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone is stalling in the full guard.
Bone looking to pass the guard.
Bone is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (4) vs (4) Gracie
Bone 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bone is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
Bone is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bone is working hard here to advance position.
Bone trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Bone tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bone trying to control here.
Bone wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bone 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bone keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Bone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (4) vs (7) Gracie
Bone tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bone gets back to full guard.
Bone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Bone keeps moving.
Bone wants to hit a switch here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bone there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (4) vs (10) Gracie
Bone working to try and regain half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bone tries to control Gracie's body but Gracie pushes him off. Bone squirms to his side and now Gracie has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bone (4) vs (13) Gracie
Bone rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie is trying to stick to Bone's back but Bone is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bone. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (6) vs (13) Gracie
Bone is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (6) vs (15) Gracie
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Bone.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bone looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bone is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bone avoid being mounted?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bone wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Bone trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Bone is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracie jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (6) vs (18) Gracie
Bone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bone wants to get back to full guard.
Bone wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Bone wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (6) vs (21) Gracie
Bone is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bone tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 21 to 6.
Royce Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 4
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 2398 p4p, 291 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 5325 p4p, 494 weight class). Gracie comes to the ring accompanied by Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent. Silverio has chosen Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Royce Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silverio jumps guard and drags Gracie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silverio working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
Silverio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Silverio has a hand on Gracie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Silverio
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silverio tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (6) vs (0) Silverio
Gracie has the hooks in. Silverio is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie is looking to control Silverio but Silverio is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Silverio looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie is hanging on to Silverio's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Silverio is in bad spot here.
Silverio staying busy and making it hard for Gracie to control.
Silverio wants to escape the position.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gracie trying to control momentarily.
Gracie avoiding Silverio 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Silverio right now.
Good control from Gracie.
Silverio tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gracie is trying to stick to Silverio's back but Silverio is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Silverio. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (2) Silverio
Gracie is trying to hold Silverio in close to prevent damage but Silverio has managed to pass into half guard.
Silverio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Silverio trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Silverio wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Silverio keeps trying to improve his position.
Silverio is looking for a kimura here.
Silverio is looking to pass Gracie's guard but actually Gracie recovers to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to keep Silverio in close.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Silverio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (5) Silverio
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silverio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silverio's guard! Nice work there by Gracie! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (11) vs (5) Silverio
Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controls the position.
Silverio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silverio tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Silverio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silverio.
Silverio wants to hit a switch here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Silverio there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (14) vs (5) Silverio
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio regains half guard.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Silverio gets back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio 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 postures up.
Silverio 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 14 to 5.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie stops Johnson from standing up. #SU#
Gracie decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get!
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD#
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.#SU#
Gracie stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself. #SU#
Gracie gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting. #T4#
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johnson leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Riley Johnson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Johnson looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Johnson just gets out of the way.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
As Johnson looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Johnson just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.#TD#
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gracie dives into side control.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Gracie stands up and beckons Johnson to his feet. #T2#
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Johnson tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4##SU#
Gracie decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Riley Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1##TD#
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Royce Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riley Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Johnson is trying to control but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Johnson tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back!
Gracie is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3#
Johnson tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Gracie is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Johnson won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Gracie off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Royce Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Royce Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Henry Jr pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Henry Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Henry Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Henry Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Henry Jr tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henry Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henry Jr is defending well for now.
Henry Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Henry Jr avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry Jr tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henry Jr avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henry Jr is defending well for now.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
Henry Jr tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Henry Jr back against the cage.
Henry Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henry Jr is defending well for now.
We've been informed that Henry Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Henry Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henry Jr tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Henry Jr back against the cage.
Henry Jr tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Henry Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Henry Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henry Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henry Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henry Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Henry Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Henry Jr misses with a knee strike.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henry Jr is defending well for now.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henry Jr avoids it.
Henry Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Henry Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Henry Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Henry Jr scores with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Henry Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henry Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Henry Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henry Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henry Jr is defending well for now.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
Henry Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Henry Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henry Jr is defending well for now.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
Henry Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Henry Jr avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henry Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henry Jr avoids it.
Henry Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Gracie avoiding damage as Henry Jr throws knees to the body.
#T3#
Henry Jr missing with knees to the body.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henry Jr is defending well for now.
Henry Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Henry Jr.
With the fighters up against the cage, Henry Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Henry Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henry Jr avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
Henry Jr lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Henry Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Henry Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henry Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry Jr avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henry Jr avoids it.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry Jr avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Henry Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Henry Jr lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henry Jr is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry Jr avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
Henry Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Henry Jr avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
Henry Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Henry Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Henry Jr lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Henry Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Henry Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Henry Jr tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henry Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Henry Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Henry Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henry Jr is defending well for now.
Henry Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Henry Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Henry Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Royce Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henry Jr. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Henry Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henry Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Henry Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry Jr looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Henry Jr looks to clinch
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Henry Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.#T1#
Henry Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Henry Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Henry Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Henry Jr tries to clinch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Henry Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henry Jr. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henry Jr looks to clinch
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Henry Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2##CL2#
Henry Jr darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Henry Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henry Jr avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
Henry Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Henry Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henry Jr.
Henry Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Henry Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Henry Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Henry Jr digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Henry Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Henry Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
Henry Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Henry Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gracie working Henry Jr over with knees to the body.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Gracie putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Henry Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Henry Jr is breathing heavily.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henry Jr avoids it.
Gracie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henry Jr.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Henry Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gracie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henry Jr.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Henry Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Henry Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Gracie avoiding damage as Henry Jr throws knees to the body.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henry Jr is defending well for now.
Henry Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Henry Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henry Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Henry Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henry Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Henry Jr pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Henry Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henry Jr avoids it.#T4#
Gracie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henry Jr misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henry Jr misses with a knee strike.
Henry Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Henry Jr.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henry Jr avoids it.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Andrew Henry Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Henry Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henry Jr avoids it.
Henry Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gracie.
Henry Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henry Jr avoids it.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henry Jr is defending well for now.
Henry Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrew Henry Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Henry Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henry Jr misses with the combination.
Henry Jr misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Henry Jr misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Henry Jr backing up. Henry Jr nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Henry Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gracie backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Henry Jr misses.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Henry Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
A big right from Henry Jr misses.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Henry Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Henry Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Henry Jr closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Henry Jr backing up. Henry Jr nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Henry Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Henry Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Henry Jr is looking to clinch.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henry Jr.
Royce Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Henry Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Henry Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Left hook, right uppercut from Henry Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henry Jr misses with the combination.
#T3#
Henry Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Henry Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Henry Jr tries to clinch
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Henry Jr.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Henry Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henry Jr tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Henry Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Henry Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Henry Jr.
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!
Henry Jr moves to clinch but Gracie breaks away
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Henry Jr.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henry Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Henry Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henry Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Henry Jr!
Andrew Henry Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Henry Jr moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Gracie gets a clinch.
Gracie wants to stall.
Gracie effectively controlling the action here.
Henry Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Henry Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie leaning his opponent against the cage.
Henry Jr lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Henry Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Henry Jr gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Henry Jr up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Royce Gracie.#CL2#
Henry Jr moves into the clinch.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Henry Jr, against the cage.
#T1#
Gracie prevents a body shot from Henry Jr.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henry Jr.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Henry Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gracie taking a breather.
Gracie leaning against his opponent.
Gracie gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gracie trying to stall but Henry Jr improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Royce Gracie.
Henry Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Henry Jr slips the punch.
Henry Jr tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Henry Jr with the counter takedown but Gracie avoids it easily.#CL2#
Henry Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Henry Jr. #T2#
Come on Gracie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stalling in the clinch from Gracie.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Henry Jr, against the cage.
Gracie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gracie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Henry Jr gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Royce Gracie.
Gracie jabs Henry Jr right on the nose. Henry Jr blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Gracie darts in and clinches Henry Jr up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Henry Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Henry Jr lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie just leaning against Henry Jr, taking a breather.
Gracie taking a breather.
Henry Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gracie looking to stall.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Henry Jr is keeping busy.
Henry Jr lands a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Henry Jr misses with a body punch.
Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Henry Jr up against the cage.
Gracie stalling in the clinch but Henry Jr improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Royce Gracie.
Henry Jr misses with a wild combination.
Henry Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Henry Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Henry Jr.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Henry Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Henry Jr ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.#CL#
Henry Jr gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch. #T4#
Henry Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Henry Jr tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
Gracie stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Henry Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Gracie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Henry Jr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gracie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Henry Jr to the mat. Henry Jr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry Jr is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Henry Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Henry Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Henry Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Henry Jr moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Henry Jr wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side#TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Henry Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Henry Jr working a defensive guard here.
Henry Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie postures up.
Henry Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henry Jr is keeping the position for now.
Henry Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henry Jr is keeping the position for now.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Henry Jr is defending well. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henry Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry Jr is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henry Jr avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henry Jr is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Henry Jr is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie won't allow Henry Jr to sweep him here.
Henry Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Henry Jr sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie is thwarting Henry Jr's attempts to control the position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Henry Jr is defending well.
Henry Jr trying to control but Gracie postures up.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Henry Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #T3#
Gracie wants to take a breather but Henry Jr is having none of it.
Henry Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Henry Jr defending well.
Henry Jr moves into full guard.
Henry Jr is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Henry Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Henry Jr's guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Henry Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Henry Jr 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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry Jr working a defensive guard here.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry Jr pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Henry Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Henry Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry Jr is looking to improve his position.
Henry Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Henry Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henry Jr sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Henry Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Henry Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Henry Jr is keeping busy.
Henry Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Henry Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Henry Jr tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Henry Jr back against the cage.
Henry Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Gracie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gracie just leaning against Henry Jr, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie stalling against the cage.
Henry Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gracie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Royce Gracie.
Henry Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Henry Jr's legs.
Gracie trying to control the position but Henry Jr is working away.
Gracie moves into full mount!
Royce Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henry Jr wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie trying to control but Henry Jr is having none of it.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Henry Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T2#
Henry Jr tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.#SUB#
Henry Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie. #SUB#
Henry Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie.
Gracie tries to control but Henry Jr wriggling away.
Henry Jr wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Henry Jr is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Gracie moves to the back position.
Henry Jr can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Gracie has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Henry Jr is defending well but eventually Gracie manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Henry Jr has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 1967 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 15071 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Royce Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Shinya Aoki !
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Aoki tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Aoki rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is sitting in close to Aoki 's body. Aoki has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gracie is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gracie is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Aoki .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shinya Aoki !
Shinya Aoki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Genius looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Genius won't be happy with that.
Genius is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Genius prevents Gracie from improving position.
Genius regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gracie's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Genius is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie stalling. #T1#
Genius won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Genius pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Gracie trying to advance position but Genius counters by regaining guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Genius is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Genius has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Genius defends well.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Genius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie controls Genius momentarily but Genius frees himself.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Genius is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gracie works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Genius knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Genius for a finish.
Genius prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Gracie working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Genius is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Gracie has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Genius taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Royce Gracie!
Our winner, Royce Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is pressing down on Nator's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nator is holding on for now.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Nator turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Gracie off and cradles Nator's limp body as Gracie celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Royce Gracie!
A very excited looking Royce Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Burrows shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is staying active underneath Burrows, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Burrows throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burrows throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Burrows stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Gracie throws up his legs and catches Burrows in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Burrows tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Gracie! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Royce Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Royce Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ADWGC NY 2
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 6367 p4p, 559 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 3611 p4p, 409 weight class). Tisoaka comes to the cage accompanied by Festivo. Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Katuro Tisoaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tisoaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Tisoaka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tisoaka has Gracie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gracie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tisoaka wants a takedown.
Tisoaka wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katuro Tisoaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tisoaka gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tisoaka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tisoaka is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tisoaka down to the mat. Tisoaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Katuro Tisoaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tisoaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tisoaka shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tisoaka (2) vs (0) Gracie
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tisoaka passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (5) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie looking for a sweep but Tisoaka has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tisoaka (7) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Tisoaka (10) vs (0) Gracie
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Tisoaka struggling to keep hold of the position.
Tisoaka doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (10) vs (2) Gracie
Tisoaka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Tisoaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tisoaka seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tisoaka trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka wants to control the position but Gracie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tisoaka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tisoaka is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
Tisoaka has a hand on Gracie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (10) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie prevents Tisoaka from getting the reversal.
Gracie moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Tisoaka (10) vs (8) Gracie
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (12) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie wants to sweep here but Tisoaka controlling him for the moment.
Tisoaka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Tisoaka from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka controlling from the top position.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Tisoaka controlling him for the moment.
Tisoaka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Tisoaka has passed into half guard.
Tisoaka prevents Gracie from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Tisoaka pushes his legs off easily.
Tisoaka wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Tisoaka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to keep Tisoaka in close.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tisoaka is one step ahead there.
Tisoaka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tisoaka has passed into half guard!
Tisoaka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie with the active half guard here but Tisoaka passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (15) vs (8) Gracie
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka controlling the position.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie trying to control here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets full guard.
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Tisoaka uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (18) vs (8) Gracie
Tisoaka goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gracie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tisoaka but great work by Gracie. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tisoaka (18) vs (12) Gracie
Tisoaka is looking for a sweep.
Tisoaka is working hard here to advance position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tisoaka (18) vs (14) Gracie
Gracie trying to control but Tisoaka is having none of it.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Tisoaka wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Tisoaka (18) vs (17) Gracie
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling well, preventing Tisoaka from escaping the position.
Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tisoaka has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tisoaka tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tisoaka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tisoaka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tisoaka is trying to escape the mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracie has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Tisoaka (18) vs (20) Gracie
Gracie controlling well, preventing Tisoaka from escaping the position.
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Gracie controlling well, preventing Tisoaka from escaping the position.
Tisoaka prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Tisoaka manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (20) vs (20) Gracie
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Tisoaka from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gracie gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gracie wins on points by 21 to 20.
A victorious Royce Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Katuro Tisoaka spoke after the fight, saying 'I fall but RIZE again!!!!!!'. |
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Event:
ADWGC 10
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryu Aokison (ranked 2101 p4p, 249 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 3384 p4p, 381 weight class). Aokison comes to the cage accompanied by Caroline. Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent as his entrance music. Royce Gracie acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ryu Aokison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aokison (0) vs (4) Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aokison is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Aokison stops Gracie from passing to mount.
Aokison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Aokison is keeping him busy.
Aokison is looking to reverse the position.
Aokison struggling a bit here.
Gracie is working to tighten his grip on Aokison's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Aokison has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gracie is really squeezing tight and eventually Aokison passes out! Gracie breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Royce Gracie!
A relieved looking Royce Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ryu Aokison was interviewed post fight and said 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'. |
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bob Backlund (ranked 10715 p4p, 613 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 3160 p4p, 351 weight class). Backlund comes to the cage accompanied by Dance Fucker. Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Royce Gracie enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Bob Backlund! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Backlund to the mat! Backlund manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Backlund (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Backlund is keeping the position.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Backlund working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie pushes down on Backlund's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Backlund defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Backlund (4) vs (2) Gracie
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund looking for the choke but no joy.
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Backlund looking for the RNC.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Backlund is persistently looking for the submission but Gracie is defending it well.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Backlund'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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Backlund working for a choke but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Backlund to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the hands but Backlund won't let him.
Backlund looking for the choke but no joy.
Gracie tries to roll but Backlund sticks to his back.
Gracie is trying to defend against the choke here but Backlund has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Backlund Tightens the hold and Gracie taps out furiously! Backlund displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Backlund!
Bob Backlund decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
ADWGC 3
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Quinoa Smiff (ranked 3575 p4p, 385 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 3092 p4p, 336 weight class). Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Quinoa Smiff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smiff tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Smiff clinches up against the cage.
Smiff jumps guard.
Smiff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Smiff is defending the position.
Smiff is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie prevents Smiff from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Smiff defending well.
Smiff works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Smiff (0) vs (3) Gracie
Smiff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smiff tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gracie presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smiff (0) vs (5) Gracie
Smiff wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Smiff (0) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie is hanging on to Smiff's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Smiff manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (2) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Smiff passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Smiff (5) vs (8) Gracie
Smiff is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Smiff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smiff stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smiff (8) vs (8) Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie is not content to let Smiff control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smiff is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gracie's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to buck Smiff off but Smiff is having none of it.
Smiff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smiff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie is not content to let Smiff control the position.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smiff is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smiff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Smiff is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smiff to get the leverage.
Smiff is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smiff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Smiff seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (8) vs (10) Gracie
Smiff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Smiff can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smiff tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Smiff is working hard here to advance position.
Smiff regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Smiff is defending the position.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Smiff is working away.
Gracie passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smiff (8) vs (13) Gracie
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smiff regains half guard.
Gracie prevents Smiff from improving his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Smiff defending well.
Smiff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smiff (12) vs (13) Gracie
Gracie turns into Smiff and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (12) vs (15) Gracie
Smiff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smiff looking for subs off his back but Gracie has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gracie works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smiff (12) vs (18) Gracie
Gracie prevents Smiff from getting the reversal.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Smiff is having none of it.
Smiff is trying to escape the mount but Gracie keeps good control and instead manages to take Smiff's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Smiff (12) vs (21) Gracie
Smiff is trying to break free.
Gracie looking to break Smiff's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smiff remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Smiff tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smiff has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Smiff rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Smiff moves into full guard.
Smiff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (14) vs (21) Gracie
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smiff stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Smiff slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Smiff is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smiff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Smiff eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 21 to 14.
An out of breath Royce Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Quinoa Smiff had this to say: 'He is on steroids!'. |
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Event:
Showdown In The Downtown #1
Date: Oct 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Boxer moved out of range nicely.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Boxer keeps it at a distance.
Boxer misses with a wild body shot.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Boxer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boxer throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Boxer works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Boxer misses with a looping left.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Boxer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boxer misses with a few strikes there.
Boxer lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Boxer connects with a body shot.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxer.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands the left hand.
Boxer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've been told by Boxer's head coaches at Skulls house of pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Boxer finds it's way through Gracie's defenses. #T1#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense.
Boxer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boxer moves away from the strike by Gracie.
A slow jab from Boxer misses its intended target.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boxer as he avoids it easily.
Kick Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Boxer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boxer momentarily.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boxer.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boxer pinned against the cage. Boxer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boxer defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Boxer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boxer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boxer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boxer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Boxer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boxer circles away.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Boxer avoids it easily.
Kick Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boxer catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boxer circles away quickly and effectively.
Boxer takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boxer defends it well.
A left lands for Boxer.
Boxer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boxer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.#T3#
A punch combination from Boxer misses.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Boxer avoids it easily.
Boxer misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boxer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boxer lands a jab.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Kick Boxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Boxer.
Gracie slips a straight right by Boxer.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Boxer avoids it easily.
Boxer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Boxer throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Boxer working a defensive guard here.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Boxer keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boxer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Boxer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Boxer tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boxer misses with a body shot.
Boxer jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boxer defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Boxer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boxer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boxer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boxer works the jab nicely.
Boxer jabs at Gracie's body.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boxer looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boxer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?#T1#
Gracie avoids the body shot from Boxer.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Kick Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Boxer misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boxer's half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boxer is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Boxer is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Boxer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura here but Boxer manages to reverse the position and he's now in Gracie's guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boxer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gracie trying to control but Boxer is working from the bottom.
Boxer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Gracie trying to control but Boxer is working from the bottom.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Boxer won't allow Gracie to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Boxer defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is trying to control. Boxer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Boxer dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boxer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Boxer.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boxer misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Boxer didn't expect that.
Gracie trying to control but Boxer is working from the bottom.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Boxer keeps moving. #T1#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxer.
Boxer throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Boxer throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boxer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boxer misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Boxer didn't expect that.
Royce Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boxer keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxer is retaining full guard.
My spies in The Coffee Shop inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Royce Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boxer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Boxer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Boxer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boxer sees it coming and defends easily.
Kick Boxer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boxer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Boxer defending well. #SUB2#
Boxer is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boxer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kick Boxer!
Kick Boxer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AFC #13
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Bakunin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bakunin takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bakunin sprawls and moves away.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
Bakunin thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bakunin lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Bakunin misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Bakunin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Gracie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bakunin.
Gracie dives in and grabs Bakunin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bakunin pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Bakunin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gracie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bakunin scrambles back to his feet.
Bakunin is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakunin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bakunin throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Bakunin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakunin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.#T1#
Bakunin misses with a head kick.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Bakunin avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Bakunin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage.
Bakunin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage.
Bakunin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bakunin misses with the head strike.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Bakunin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bakunin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bakunin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bakunin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bakunin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Gracie jumps guard but Bakunin stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bakunin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bakunin lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bakunin is defending well.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Bakunin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 tries to score a body lock takedown but Bakunin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bakunin.
Bakunin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bakunin.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Bakunin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bakunin prevents the takedown attempt.
Bakunin misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Bakunin manages to get underhooks.
Bakunin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Bakunin.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bakunin lands with a short shot to the head.
Bakunin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin lands with a left to the head.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bakunin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Bakunin.
Bakunin works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Bakunin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bakunin scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bakunin.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
A short uppercut from Bakunin. #ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!#T4#
Bakunin lands with a right to the head.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bakunin lands with a short shot to the head.
Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Bakunin creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gracie's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gracie drops to his knees and Bakunin pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Bakunin!
Mikhail Bakunin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
AFC #11
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Iron throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Iron kicks Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Iron moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Iron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Iron.
Iron showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Iron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Iron wants it to stay on the feet.
Iron is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iron lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Iron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iron.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie defending well as Iron loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iron. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron.#T1#
A head kick misses from Iron.
Iron throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Iron misses with a head kick.
Gracie checks a low kick from Iron.
Iron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iron misses with the combination.
#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
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.
Iron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2##SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Iron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Iron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie works over Iron with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Iron tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Iron really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Iron is working away. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Iron is defending well.
Iron is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Iron is defending the position.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gracie is nestled in close to Iron, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie wants to advance to full mount but Iron doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gracie is working Iron over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Iron keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Iron looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Iron is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Iron manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Iron's guard.
Gracie cracks Iron with a solid left hand.
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 Royce Gracie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Iron rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Iron is quick to defend against it.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Iron is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Iron circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie slips a straight right by Iron.
Iron throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Iron looking to control.
Royce Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Iron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Gracie is looking to cinch up a triangle. Iron throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gracie's body to avoid the submission. Gracie has instead reached around Iron's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gracie arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Royce Gracie!
A victorious Royce Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
AFC #8
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Gracie looks to clinch
and Sakuraba counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sakuraba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Sakuraba thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Sakuraba throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Sakuraba gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. 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.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sakuraba avoids it really well and circles away.
Sakuraba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Sakuraba. Those never looked like landing.
Sakuraba has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Sakuraba lands a jab to the head.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Sakuraba sprawls well.
Nice uppercut there from Sakuraba.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Sakuraba counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
Sakuraba lands an uppercut, right on the button! Gracie tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hayato Sakuraba!
Hayato Sakuraba is the new welterweight champion!
Hayato Sakuraba thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AFC #4 First Champion
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Epicity as Gracie shoots in.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Gracie scores with a takedown into Epicity's guard.
Gracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Epicity manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Epicity in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Epicity defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Epicity's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Epicity is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Epicity tries to pass. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Epicity is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Epicity's guard. #REVR#
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Epicity keeps moving.
Epicity pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Epicity gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Epicity slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Epicity defends it easily.
Epicity stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Epicity has passed into half guard!
Gracie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Epicity has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Epicity really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Epicity has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Epicity manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gracie to take his back!
Epicity has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
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#
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Epicity gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Epicity throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Epicity lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Epicity swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Epicity connects with a crisp jab.
Epicity displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Epicity throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Epicity bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Epicity throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Epicity.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Epicity throws a big counter head kick but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epicity. That's going to slow Gracie down. #T1#
Epicity tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Epicity has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Epicity defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Epicity into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Epicity's guard.#ES2#
Epicity pushes Gracie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Epicity saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie trying to control the action but Epicity is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Epicity is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epicity has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Epicity preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Epicity takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Epicity is working from the bottom.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Epicity uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Epicity!#REVB#
Epicity must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Epicity doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Epicity manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Epicity has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Epicity's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Royce Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
AFC #2
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
The Refugee clinches up against the cage.
The Refugee taking a breather.
The Refugee tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing The Refugee back against the cage. #TD#
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Refugee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Refugee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Refugee keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gracie won't allow The Refugee to get back to his feet.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Refugee is keeping the position for now.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
The Refugee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but The Refugee is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie wants to control from the top but The Refugee keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Refugee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but The Refugee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but The Refugee has wrist control.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Refugee's head.
Gracie wants to control from the top but The Refugee keeps moving.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Refugee's head.
The Refugee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie trying to control but The Refugee is working from the bottom.
Gracie scoring with some ground and pound.
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.
The Refugee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Refugee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Gracie pushes down on The Refugee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Refugee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but The Refugee defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but The Refugee defends the submission attempt.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. The Refugee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in The Refugee's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but The Refugee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie throws a strike but The Refugee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
The Refugee is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gracie has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. The Refugee is looking to defend but Gracie has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for The Refugee! Gracie pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, The Refugee taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
ABW 135 Arendse - Tektas
Date: May 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie slips a straight right by Jackson.
Gracie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jackson.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gracie shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Royce Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.#T1#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Jackson wriggles free and stands up.
Jackson leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Jackson throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Jackson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gracie is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Jackson clinches. #TD#
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3##SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Jackson stands up and waves to Gracie to follow him.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie moves out of range as Jackson strikes.#T4##CL2#
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
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 Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gracie has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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 is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gracie is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson is trying to buck Gracie off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huge Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie tries to score with some ground and pound. Jackson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Gracie drags him back down.#T2##SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gracie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.
Royce Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson is pushing Gracie's head away, looking to escape. Gracie manages to hold on to the position though.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Huge Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Huge Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Huge Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1##TD#
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well. #ES2#
Jackson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gracie is on him like a limpet, forcing Jackson back against the cage.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Royce Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson lands a head shot.#ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
Jackson drops Gracie with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jackson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huge Jackson!
An out of breath Huge Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 129
Date: May 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hund throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
#TD2#
Hund is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Hund is controlling well.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hund.
Hund prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Hund scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Hund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hund has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Hund's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Borys Hund had this to say: 'I need a rope'.
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Event:
ABW 122 Distacio Jr - Jones
Date: Apr 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Opdivo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Opdivo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Opdivo sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Opdivo tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Opdivo defends it well.
Opdivo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Opdivo has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Opdivo keeps working.
Opdivo is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Gracie trying to control from Opdivo's half guard. Opdivo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie is working Opdivo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Opdivo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Opdivo manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Opdivo's guard.
Opdivo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Opdivo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie distracts Opdivo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie cracks Opdivo with a solid left hand.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Opdivo.#T2#
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Opdivo's head.
Opdivo keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Opdivo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie won't allow Opdivo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Opdivo 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.
Opdivo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Opdivo! #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Opdivo is having none of it. #T4#
Opdivo is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie wants to take Opdivo's back here but Opdivo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Opdivo defends it well.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Opdivo's face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Opdivo is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Gracie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Opdivo is now in Gracie's guard. A big mistake from Gracie there, giving up the dominant position!
Opdivo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Opdivo swinging wildly here.
Opdivo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Opdivo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Opdivo looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Opdivo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Opdivo lands a lovely overhand right.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Opdivo avoids it easily.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Opdivo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Opdivo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Opdivo keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Opdivo is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie stands up over Opdivo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Opdivo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Opdivo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Opdivo can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Opdivo is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Opdivo wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Opdivo wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Opdivo is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Opdivo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is trying to control. Opdivo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Opdivo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Opdivo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie pushes down on Opdivo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Opdivo is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Opdivo is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie prevents Opdivo from improving his position.#SUB2#
Opdivo is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Opdivo regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Opdivo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Opdivo manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Opdivo's guard. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Opdivo is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Opdivo is controlling Gracie's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Opdivo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Opdivo.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Nivolumab Opdivo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Opdivo looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Opdivo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Opdivo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Opdivo to the mat! Opdivo manages to get full guard.
Opdivo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Opdivo keeps moving. #SUB#
Opdivo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Opdivo keeps moving. #T1#
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Opdivo is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Opdivo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Opdivo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Opdivo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Opdivo is looking to control Gracie but Gracie is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gracie breaks Opdivo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nivolumab Opdivo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Royce Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Opdivo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Opdivo trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Opdivo looking to pass the guard.
Opdivo trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather.
Opdivo passes into half guard.
Gracie keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Opdivo trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Opdivo is controlling well.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie pulls Opdivo in close to his closed guard and prevents Opdivo from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nivolumab Opdivo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ABW 115 Uzo - Distacio Jr
Date: Mar 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Lawson takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Lawson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lawson lands a jab.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lawson misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie throws a one two combo.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lawson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawson.
Lawson throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Lawson throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lawson won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lawson to see if he's OK.
Lawson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Gracie there. #SUB2#
Lawson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Lawson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lawson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie stands up over Lawson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lawson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Lawson gets back to full guard.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lawson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lawson manages to get back to half guard.
Lawson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lawson.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie passes Lawson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lawson is looking to improve his position.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lawson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lawson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Lawson defends the submission attempt.
Lawson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!#T4#
Lawson is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lawson's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
#SUB2#
Lawson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Lawson wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Lawson keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lawson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie works over Lawson with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawson is retaining full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Lawson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawson manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Lawson's guard. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lawson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawson.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Lawson, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Lawson against the cage but Lawson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie dives in and grabs Lawson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lawson pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Gracie wants to clinch.
It seemed like Lawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawson tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Lawson.#SUB2#
Lawson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lawson looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
#SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Royce Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Lawson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie looking to control.
Lawson is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lawson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Lawson distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie is trying to keep Lawson in close.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Lawson defends easily.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Lawson manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T3#
Lawson advances to mount.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Lawson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Lawson raining down shots from the mount!
Lawson looking to finish Gracie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gracie!#ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Lawson postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Gracie bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Lawson and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Lawson!
During a confident post fight interview, Trevor Lawson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ABW 109 Gonza - Toten
Date: Feb 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Gracie clinches up with Experiment lV and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Experiment lV has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Experiment lV on his heels. He'll look to pass Experiment lV's guard now, I'm sure.
Experiment lV keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Experiment lV can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment lV is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Experiment lV avoid being mounted?
Gracie is taking a breather. Experiment lV says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracie trying to advance position but Experiment lV counters by regaining guard. #T1#
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.
Experiment lV keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Experiment lV is retaining full guard.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Experiment lV wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control but Experiment lV is working from the bottom.
Experiment lV not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Experiment lV keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Experiment lV is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiment lV keeps working.
Gracie tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Experiment lV is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Experiment lV is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Secret Lab, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
What's Experiment lV going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T3##SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Experiment lV knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Experiment lV is defending well.
Experiment lV sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Experiment lV is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie prevents Experiment lV from improving his position.
Experiment lV makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Experiment lV.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Experiment lV is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Experiment lV is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Experiment lV looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Experiment lV fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Experiment lV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Experiment lV saw that one coming.
Experiment lV tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Gracie darts in and clinches Experiment lV up against the cage.
Gracie is working for takedown but Experiment lV is calmly controlling the position for now.
Experiment lV tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Experiment lV walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Experiment lV circles away.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Experiment lV counters with a nice body shot.
Finnish Experiment lV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment lV works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
A good leg kick by Experiment lV.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Gracie looks to move away, Experiment lV throws a big counter combo but Gracie just gets out of the way.
Finnish Experiment lV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD2#
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Experiment lV manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Experiment lV is keeping the position for now.
Royce Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Experiment lV working a defensive guard but Gracie manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Experiment lV is defending well.
Experiment lV wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie controlling the position.
Experiment lV gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Experiment lV is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Experiment lV is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Experiment lV is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Experiment lV defending well though.
Gracie prevents Experiment lV from improving his position.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Experiment lV is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Experiment lV manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Experiment lV not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Experiment lV is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gracie trying to control but Experiment lV is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Experiment lV wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Experiment lV.
Experiment lV swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Experiment lV lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Experiment lV defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Experiment lV into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Experiment lV defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Experiment lV into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
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 Finnish Experiment lV will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Donk. Experiment lV catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Experiment lV connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Experiment lV digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment lV finish him?
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie cracks Experiment lV with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Experiment lV displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Finnish Experiment lV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Experiment lV, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Experiment lV misses the target.
Gracie connects with the punch.#T1#
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Experiment lV misses its target.#CL#
Experiment lV moves into the clinch.
Experiment lV prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Experiment lV swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment lV controlling the action here for a moment.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Experiment lV fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Experiment lV throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gracie avoids it.#T2#
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Experiment lV's guard.
Gracie trying to control but Experiment lV is working from the bottom.
Experiment lV looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Experiment lV's brow.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Experiment lV has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie postures up in Experiment lV's guard and throws a big left but Experiment lV blocks it. #T3#
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Experiment lV working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie won't allow Experiment lV to sweep him here.
Gracie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie pushing down on Experiment lV's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Experiment lV is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Experiment lV wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Experiment lV defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Experiment lV's head.
Experiment lV is trying to control but can't.
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 Finnish Experiment lV.
I think Experiment lV has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Experiment lV!
After the fight, Finnish Experiment lV was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
TRFC106
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Hepple counter with a right hand.
Hepple throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hepple tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hepple to the ground. Hepple escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hepple throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Hepple just misses with a punch to the body.
Hepple darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hepple.
Hepple swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hepple throws out a powerful jab.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Hepple.
Hepple digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Hepple throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Hepple sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hepple swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ronnie Hepple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Hepple misses with a straight right.
Gracie slips a jab from Hepple.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Gracie closes the distance but Hepple moves to the side
enabling Hepple to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie glances at the clock... BAM! Hepple nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Gracie crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Gracie is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ronnie Hepple!
Ronnie Hepple retains his welterweight title!
Ronnie Hepple seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TRFC102
Date: Dec 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Mahoney misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Mahoney breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie slips a nice elbow through Mahoney's hands, connecting with Mahoney's forehead.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Mahoney defends the submission attempt.
Mahoney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahoney is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Mahoney controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahoney wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Mahoney tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mahoney keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Mahoney is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mahoney can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mahoney is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Combate FV: Kuklinsky vs Roman
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Obamacare throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Obamacare didn't expect that. #ES#
Obamacare pushes Gracie off and scrambles back to his feet.
Obamacare throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Obamacare keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Obamacare keeps moving.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Obamacare has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obamacare keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Obamacare keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie prevents Obamacare from getting back to his feet.
Obamacare is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Obamacare on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Obamacare tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Obamacare is keeping the position.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Obamacare keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is pushing down on Obamacare's leg trying to pass to half guard. Obamacare is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie passes to full mount!
Obamacare tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Obamacare is wriggling around trying to escape.
Obamacare is working hard here to advance position.
Obamacare looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Obamacare knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#SUB2#
Gracie working for the choke. #SUB2#
Gracie working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Obamacare is doing well to defend. Gracie seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Obamacare is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Royce Gracie!
After winning the bout, Royce Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
C29: Sanada vs Gracie
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Sanada shows good takedown defense.
Sanada takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Sanada's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Sanada as Gracie shoots in.
Masa Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Sanada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanada scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanada as he jumps to the side.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Sanada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanada connects with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Sanada.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sanada manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanada seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanada lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Gracie fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Sanada's guard.#ES#
Sanada is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gracie presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sanada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Sanada stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Sanada gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Sanada is working Gracie over against the cage.
Sanada has Gracie pressed against the cage.
Sanada lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
A left lands for Sanada.
Sanada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Sanada circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Gracie tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Sanada wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Sanada!
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Event:
C26: Antonio vs Slice
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Roy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Roy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Roy clinches with his opponent.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Hank Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Roy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Roy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roy gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
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!
Roy misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Roy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Roy gets a clinch.
Roy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Roy.
#TD2#
Roy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gracie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Roy to the mat. Roy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Roy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Gracie seems to have locked his on tight now - Roy screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gracie, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
C22: Roy vs Pappalardo
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mahoney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mahoney told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mahoney 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Mahoney keeps moving.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mahoney can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Mahoney looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mahoney pulls Gracie in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Mahoney wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is dominant here and he's now got Mahoney's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahoney is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Mahoney defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms. #T2#
Gracie throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Mahoney pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Mahoney preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!#SUB#
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Mahoney is defending it well.
#T3##SUB#
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Mahoney is defending it well.
#SUB#
Gracie looking to break Mahoney's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mahoney remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mahoney is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Gracie missing with strikes from the back.
Mahoney covering up well and avoiding damage.
Mahoney covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB#
Mahoney preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie. #T4##SUB#
Gracie sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Mahoney taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Royce Gracie!
After winning the bout, Royce Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
CFN2: Gracie vs Fiso
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Fiso sprawls well.
Fiso let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fiso lands with a nice body punch.
Fiso fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Fiso scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fiso has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Fiso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fiso. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fiso lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gracie moves forwards but Fiso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Fiso shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fiso's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Fiso keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Fiso can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Fiso trying to control here.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiso knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Fiso's temple. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fiso defends it well.
Fiso wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fiso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Fiso's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fiso.
Gracie controlling from mount. #T4##SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar but Fiso turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fiso. #SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiso defends it easily.
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fiso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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 Royce Gracie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fiso misses with a right hand #TD#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie pushing down on Fiso's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Fiso is working away.
Fiso tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fiso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB#
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fiso is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
C12: Aas vs Claudiano
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Krylov swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Krylov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krylov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Combate Gym 🇧🇷 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Krylov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Krylov in his guard.#REVR#
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krylov controls the pace.
Krylov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Krylov is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Krylov has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Krylov wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Krylov is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Krylov is tapping! Great win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Royce Gracie!
Our winner, Royce Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Combate 9: Khabib vs Xerxes
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Linaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Linaker throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie works over Linaker with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie passes Linaker's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Gracie maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Linaker could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gracie has cracked it and Linaker is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Combate 7: Nocaute
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
James has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
James lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
James lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
James lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
James creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
James lands a body punch.
James trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
James throws an elbow that misses.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Gracie tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
James lands a left hand.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from James.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
James creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Gracie! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for James.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick James!
A pretty intense looking Rick James took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Combate 2: Guerra
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Obamacare is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Obamacare circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Obamacare.
Obamacare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Obamacare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Obamacare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obamacare misses with the combination.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Obamacare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Obamacare throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obamacare has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Obamacare wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Obamacare knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#T1#
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Obamacare.
Obamacare is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Obamacare on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Obamacare tries to get out of the position.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie won't allow Obamacare to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Obamacare is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Obamacare looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Obamacare dodges it nicely.
Obamacare wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Obamacare is trying to stand.
#T2#
Obamacare is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Obamacare knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Obamacare is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Obamacare is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
Gracie prevents Obamacare from standing back up.
Obamacare is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie prevents Obamacare from standing back up.
Obamacare keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Obamacare is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Obamacare is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Obamacare doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Obamacare is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #T3#
Obamacare tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obamacare keeps working. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Obamacare defends it well. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is thwarting Obamacare's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Obamacare is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Obamacare tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Obamacare is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Obamacare doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Obamacare wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obamacare controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Obamacare is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Royce Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Obamacare plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Gracie swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Gracie face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Baraka Obamacare!
Baraka Obamacare is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Baraka Obamacare thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Combate 1: Inicio
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Nunez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nunez is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie missing with punches from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nunez pulls his head out easily.
Nunez is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Nunez pushes his legs off easily.
Nunez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nunez has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Nunez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Orlando Nunez spoke after the fight, saying 'I want a title shot!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Pfeifer scores with a head kick.
#CL#
Pfeifer takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Pfeifer has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Pfeifer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pfeifer with a nice cross.
Pfeifer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pfeifer tries a head kick but it misses.
Pfeifer throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pfeifer defends it well.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pfeifer lands a high kick!
#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pfeifer quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Pfeifer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pfeifer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pfeifer throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pfeifer's guard.#T1#
Gracie postures up.
Gracie trying to control but Pfeifer is working from the bottom.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Pfeifer blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Pfeifer keeps moving.
Gracie pushing down on Pfeifer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Pfeifer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Pfeifer is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Pfeifer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Pfeifer is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Pfeifer defending well.
Pfeifer is looking to escape.
Gracie is thwarting Pfeifer's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pfeifer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RUC 3
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
John bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've been hearing that John has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but John is staying active.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but John wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
John is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Gracie has hold of John's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and John manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
John sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gracie trying to control the action but John is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but John is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
John tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie moves into full mount! John won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Gracie working for a submission but John is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… John is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by John and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Gracie has an Americana. John didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gracie is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gracie hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Royce Gracie!
An out of breath Royce Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Perez throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Perez managing to control the position.
Perez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Perez's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Perez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perez wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie works over Perez with some ground and pound from guard.
Perez wants to sweep but no luck.
Perez working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Perez wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB#
Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie postures up in Perez's guard and throws a big left but Perez blocks it.
Perez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie pushing down on Perez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Perez trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
#SUB2#
Perez is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Gracie has latched onto it... Big trouble! Gracie pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Perez is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Gracie!
Our winner, Royce Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gracie misses with a takedown #TD#
and Dodson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gracie! #SUB#
Dodson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dodson throws an elbow but Gracie slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Dodson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dodson's guard! Nice work there by Gracie!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dodson really is a fat lump.
Gracie trying to control but Dodson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Dodson wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Dodson defends the submission attempt.
Dodson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Dodson wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dodson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Dodson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Dodson scores with strikes from the back.
#SUB#
Dodson is looking for a rear naked choke here but Gracie reverses the position brilliantly into Dodson's guard!
Dodson keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Dodson keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Dodson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.#ES#
Dodson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gracie off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dodson counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Dodson gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Benny Dodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.#TD2#
Gracie gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dodson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dodson is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Dodson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#T4#
Gracie wants to control but Dodson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Gracie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gracie looks winded!
Dodson tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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 Benny Dodson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Dodson darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.#TD#
Dodson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gracie can't fight it off and eventually Dodson manages to take the fight to the floor. Gracie looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Dodson stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Gracie has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Dodson manages to get his head free but now Gracie has transitioned to an armbar! Dodson grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Gracie! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Gracie!
A relieved looking Royce Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Leonidas Sparta and Royce Gracie. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leonidas Sparta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparta (2) vs (0) Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sparta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sparta's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie trying to control but Sparta postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparta passes into side control, despite Gracie's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparta (5) vs (0) Gracie
Sparta is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Gracie looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sparta gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Gracie is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sparta lets go of the hold and Gracie can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonidas Sparta!
As Leonidas Sparta got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: THIS IS SPARTA!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schwartz is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schwartz has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schwartz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Schwartz is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to stand and escape but Schwartz actually recovers to full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schwartz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schwartz has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Schwartz wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Schwartz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Schwartz trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Schwartz. #T2#
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schwartz.
Schwartz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schwartz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schwartz controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Schwartz with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schwartz is aware though and is defending well.
Schwartz is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
Schwartz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Schwartz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schwartz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schwartz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schwartz throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Schwartz from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Schwartz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schwartz has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie looks winded!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schwartz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Schwartz pushes his legs off easily.
Schwartz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schwartz throws an elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schwartz's guard. Nice move by Gracie!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Schwartz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Schwartz wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Schwartz throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Schwartz throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Schwartz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Schwartz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SU2#
Gracie stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schwartz's guard.
Gracie trying to control but Schwartz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Gracie seems to have locked his on tight now - Schwartz screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gracie, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Royce Gracie!
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