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Event:
KFC 21: Steve vs Johnson
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Belovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Belovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Belovic.
Belovic leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belovic as he avoids it easily.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belovic misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Belovic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gracie!
Belovic trying to control the position but Gracie is working away. #T1#
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.
Belovic scores with punches from side control.
Gracie prevents Belovic from improving position.
Gracie is not content to let Belovic control the position.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Belovic cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Belovic is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Belovic just content to control the position.
Belovic is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Belovic.
Gracie is trying to control Belovic's posture but Belovic avoids it.
Gracie takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Belovic 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.
Belovic working away.#T3#
Check out the look on Belovic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Belovic off and has taken his back!
Belovic tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Belovic.
Belovic trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie wants to control but Belovic is keeping busy.
Belovic trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him. #SUB#
Belovic is trying to get to his feet but he's left his neck exposed and Gracie manages to sink in a rear naked choke! Great counter grappling by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Gracie!
A relieved looking Carlos 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 16 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ethan Carter Williams and Carlos Gracie. On his way into the cage it seems that Ethan Carter Williams has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ethan Carter Williams seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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 7 wins and 1 losses; Ethan Carter Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is trying to keep Williams in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie 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 controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Williams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Williams'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.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (5) vs (0) Gracie
A lull in the action here as Williams stalls from top position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Williams.
Williams tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Williams from moving into mount.
The referee asks Williams politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Williams prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gracie wants to control but Williams postures up.
Williams tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gracie holding on.
Williams in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Williams from improving position.
Williams advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Williams (7) vs (0) Gracie
Williams looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Williams controlling the position easily from mount.
Williams wants to take his opponent's back but Gracie doesn't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Williams mounts Gracie! Really nice guard pass there!
Williams seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gracie is holding on tight.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Williams controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Williams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williams manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gracie to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Williams (10) vs (0) Gracie
Williams is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
Further stalling from Williams.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Williams just sinks the hooks in.
Williams has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Williams continues to hold on tight.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Williams is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gracie is in a bad position with Williams working for a choke. Gracie manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (10) vs (2) Gracie
Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Williams 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: Williams (12) vs (2) Gracie
Williams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Williams controlling the pace.
Williams moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (15) vs (2) Gracie
Williams swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Williams's guard. A big mistake from Williams there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (15) vs (4) Gracie
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Williams has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
My spies in Cozad MMA Rio inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Williams is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Williams wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Williams'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.
Williams controlling Gracie's posture.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Williams takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
A very excited looking Ethan Carter Williams 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:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Gracie and Jimmy Quick. 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jimmy Quick!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie tries to sprawl but Quick drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Quick
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Quick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Quick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Quick stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Quick's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Quick
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Quick looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Quick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Quick
Gracie happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Quick struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie staying calm.
Quick manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (4) Quick
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Quick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is staying active underneath Quick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Quick works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (7) Quick
Quick swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Quick's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (7) Quick
Quick wants to control the position but Gracie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie'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 five minutes gone in the round.
Quick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quick.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Quick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Quick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Quick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Quick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Quick working a defensive guard here.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Quick is retaining full guard.
Quick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Quick is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Quick 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Quick trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Quick keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Quick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Quick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Quick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (9) Quick
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Quick trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to keep Quick in close.
Gracie has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Quick doesn't defend quickly enough and Gracie has managed to lock this one up! Can Quick escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gracie on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carlos Gracie!
A very excited looking Carlos 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:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Gracie and Cam Slater. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cam Slater!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Slater changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (0) vs (4) Slater
Gracie wants to control but Slater postures up.
Slater is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Slater wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Slater tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to bench press Slater off him but Slater keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Slater's guard! Nice work there by Gracie! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (4) Slater
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slater is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slater has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Slater's legs - danger averted.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slater for as long as he can get away with.
Slater looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
Slater is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Slater with the active half guard here but Gracie passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (4) Slater
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater is trying to work for a sweep but Gracie has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (7) vs (4) Slater
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie prevents Slater from getting the reversal.
Slater is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (10) vs (4) Slater
Gracie has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Slater's body.
Slater turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (10) vs (6) Slater
Slater 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 Slater has Gracie in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (12) vs (6) Slater
Slater working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Slater defends the submission attempt.
Slater looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Slater is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (15) vs (6) Slater
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Slater wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (18) vs (6) Slater
Gracie is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gracie is hanging on to Slater's back as he tries to escape.
Slater is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracie.
I really don't envy Slater right now.
Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Slater knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Slater for a finish.
I really don't envy Slater right now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Slater is still trying to improve position.
Slater keeps trying to improve his position.
Slater is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Slater is really stuck here.
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening.
Slater is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gracie has the hooks in. Slater is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Gracie passes his arm under Slater's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Slater taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Gracie!
Carlos Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tangaroa Ngata and Carlos Gracie. Ngata comes into the arena with Soundcritters - Haka War Chant blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tangaroa Ngata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ngata takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie has Ngata pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ngata manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ngata successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ngata is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata managing to control the position.
Gracie trying to control but Ngata is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ngata is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Ngata 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ngata's guard.
Ngata is trying to get back to full guard.
Ngata is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ngata keeps working.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Ngata defending well.
Ngata is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ngata keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ngata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngata (0) vs (3) Gracie
Ngata tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Ngata is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Ngata'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 looking to control but Ngata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ngata tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Ngata bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngata (2) vs (3) Gracie
Ngata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie controls Ngata momentarily but Ngata frees himself.
Ngata controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ngata won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Ngata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ngata trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ngata is working away from the top position though.
Ngata trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Ngata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ngata is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie wants to control but Ngata is keeping busy.
Ngata looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here.
Gracie won't allow Ngata to pass to mount.
Gracie wants to control but Ngata is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ngata wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to control but Ngata is keeping busy.
Gracie is pressing down on Ngata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ngata controlling from the top position.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Ngata wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ngata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ngata passes into half guard.
Ngata wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ngata perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ngata continues to stall.
Gracie wants to control but Ngata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ngata is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 3 to 2.
A very excited looking Carlos 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:
IFL 3-
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Junior shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Junior won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Junior with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gracie postures up in Junior's guard and throws a big left but Junior blocks it. #SUB2#
Junior is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Junior can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Junior won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Junior defending well though.
Junior gets back to full guard.
Junior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Junior blocks nicely.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Junior blocks nicely.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie stands and throws Junior's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Gracie.
Junior can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie has knee on belly momentarily but Junior bucks him off and regains half guard.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Junior won't allow it.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Junior avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie. #T3#
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Junior tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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 throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Junior because Gracie loaded up on that one.
Gracie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poor strikes thrown by Gracie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gracie misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Junior because Gracie loaded up on that one.
Gracie misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gracie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Junior is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gracie lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Junior hang on?
Gracie looking to ground and pound but Junior is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poor strikes thrown by Gracie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gracie thowing shots but they're missing.
Junior is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gracie throwing strikes here but Junior is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gracie thowing shots but they're missing.
Gracie throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Junior because Gracie loaded up on that one.
Gracie throwing strikes here but Junior is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Gracie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gracie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Junior regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Gracie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Junior bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Junior off and has taken his back!
Junior has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Gracie missing with strikes.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Junior tries to break free.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gracie here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gracie throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Junior covering up well and avoiding damage.
Gracie misses with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes. #T1#
Gracie misses with an elbow to the head.
Carlos Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Junior has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie missing with strikes from the back.
Gracie gets his hands free as Junior looks to control.
Gracie punches the canvas rather than the man.
Junior avoids the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie missing with strikes from the back.
Gracie has Junior flattened out and is raining down punches.
Gracie missing with strikes.
Gracie missing with strikes.
Gracie throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Gracie misses with an elbow to the head.
Gracie missing with punches from the back. #T2#
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes.
Junior covering up well and avoiding damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie punches the canvas rather than the man.
Junior avoids the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Gracie struggling to land strikes to the head as Junior covers up.
Gracie throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Gracie misses with punches from the back.
Gracie missing with punches from the back.
Gracie thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Gracie struggling to land strikes to the head as Junior covers up.
Junior covering up well and avoiding damage. #T3#
Gracie punches the canvas rather than the man.
Junior covering up well and avoiding damage.
Gracie struggling to land strikes to the head as Junior covers up.
Gracie lands strikes to the head.
Gracie throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Gracie throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Junior covering up well and avoiding damage.
Junior covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Gracie throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Junior finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Gracie punching from mount but Junior doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4#
Gracie throws a strike there. Junior manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie is pressing down on Junior's thigh, looking to free his foot. Junior is holding on for now.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Junior's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Junior.
Junior tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie looking to ground and pound but Junior is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie thowing shots but they're missing.
Junior tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Junior is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Gracie dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##TD2#
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Junior shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gracie passes Junior's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Junior is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracie throws a strike but Junior avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Junior's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Junior. #T1#
Gracie thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Junior manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Junior's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Junior.
Poor strikes thrown by Gracie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gracie throwing strikes here but Junior is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gracie thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Junior avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gracie.
Gracie thowing shots but they're missing.
Gracie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Junior wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Gracie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T2#
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Junior because Gracie loaded up on that one.
Junior gets back to half guard.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 pass the half guard into mount. Junior knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie with the ground and pound but Junior uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Junior is keeping the position for now.
Gracie stands and throws Junior's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The strikes coming from Gracie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gracie in side control, throwing shots but Junior defends.
Gracie is trying to ground and pound but Junior uses the momentary lack of control by Gracie to regain half guard. #T3#
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Junior defending well though.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Junior won't allow it.
Gracie moves nicely into side control.
Gracie misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gracie has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gracie misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T4#
Gracie thowing shots but they're missing.
Junior avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gracie.
Gracie unloads with some shots from mount but Junior bucks and avoids them well.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gracie thowing shots but they're missing.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?
Junior is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Junior because Gracie loaded up on that one.
Gracie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gracie thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Junior 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.
Carlos Gracie clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Junior swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Junior knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Junior tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Junior's head.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Junior trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gracie thowing shots but they're missing.
Gracie thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T1#
Gracie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gracie avoids the attempt from Junior to control.
Junior blocking the ground and pound.
Junior working to try and regain half guard.
Junior blocking the ground and pound.
Gracie thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gracie throws a wild left hand from mount and Junior manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Junior blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T2#
Gracie throws some wild stikes that Junior manages to avoid easily.
Gracie looking to ground and pound but Junior is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Gracie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Junior because Gracie loaded up on that one.
Gracie misses with a head shot.
Gracie punching from mount but Junior doing a good job of avoiding damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gracie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Junior because Gracie loaded up on that one.
Gracie misses with a head shot.
Junior is trying desperately to improve position.
Poor strikes thrown by Gracie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T3#
Gracie thowing shots but they're missing.
Junior holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gracie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gracie unloads with some shots from mount but Junior bucks and avoids them well.
Poor strikes thrown by Gracie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Junior holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gracie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gracie punching from mount but Junior doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Junior is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Junior avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gracie.
#T4#
Gracie thowing shots but they're missing.
Gracie thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Gracie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Junior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie throwing strikes here but Junior is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Junior blocking the ground and pound.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Junior to control.
Gracie throws some wild stikes that Junior manages to avoid easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie misses with a head shot.
Gracie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Gracie had his way with Gustavo Junior in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Junior throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Junior!
Gracie misses with a head shot.
Junior gets back to half guard.
Junior won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Junior avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Junior is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie. #T1#
Junior is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Junior avoid being mounted?
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gracie throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gracie throwing strikes here but Junior is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gracie thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Junior because Gracie loaded up on that one.
Gracie punching from mount but Junior doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T2#
Gracie avoids the attempt from Junior to control.
Junior holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gracie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gracie thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Gracie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gracie looking to ground and pound but Junior is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Junior holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gracie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gracie punching from mount but Junior doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Junior because Gracie loaded up on that one. #T3#
Gracie looking to ground and pound but Junior is blocking nicely.
Gracie looking to finish with strikes here!
Gracie working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Junior slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Junior won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Junior is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Junior tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T4#
Gracie thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gracie thowing shots but they're missing.
Gracie misses with a head shot.
Gracie looking to finish with strikes here!
Gracie throws some wild stikes that Junior manages to avoid easily.
Gracie throwing strikes here but Junior is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Junior working to try and regain half guard.
Gustavo Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poor strikes thrown by Gracie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 50:44
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:44
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Gracie!
Carlos Gracie retains his welterweight title!
Carlos 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:
IFL 2- Pablo vs Pettis 2
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD#
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gracie prevents Paine from improving his position.
Paine is trying to stand.
Paine is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paine wants to get back to his feet.
Paine has a hand on Gracie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Gracie working for a submission but Paine is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Paine has managed to escape the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Gracie is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Paine is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Gracie!
Carlos Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Carlos 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Montgomery defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Montgomery is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Montgomery doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Montgomery moves into the clinch successfully.
Montgomery lands with a short shot to the head.
Montgomery lands a body shot in the clinch.
Montgomery working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Montgomery has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie tries to circle away but Montgomery has him pinned against the cage.
Gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Montgomery won't allow it.
Montgomery lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Montgomery blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Montgomery.
Montgomery lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Montgomery lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montgomery working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Montgomery lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #T1#
A short uppercut from Montgomery.
Montgomery effectively controlling the action here.
Montgomery scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head. #ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
Montgomery working aggressively here.
Montgomery lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Montgomery throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Montgomery misses with a punch on the inside.
Montgomery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Montgomery has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Montgomery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montgomery presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Montgomery holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Montgomery cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Montgomery lands a nice uppercut.
Montgomery lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gracie to his knees! Montgomery keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Montgomery!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hartman defends it nicely.
Connor Hartman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Gracie.
No luck for Hartman with that takedown attempt.
Hartman misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hartman wants to get back to his feet but Gracie passes into half guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Hartman is not content to let Gracie control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hartman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #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 is trying for a kimura here. Hartman looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlos 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: Mar 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Gracie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Apple to the ground. Gracie is now in Apple's guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Apple keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Apple looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Apple looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Apple! #REVR#
Gracie struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T1##SUB#
Apple wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Apple is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Apple is breathing heavily.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Gracie is trying to control Apple's posture but Apple avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Gracie is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Apple is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Apple flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Gracie anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Apple and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Gracie slips an arm under Apple chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Gracie has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Gracie is squeezing on Apple like an anaconda would it's prey. Apple fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Gracie!
A very excited looking Carlos 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: Mar 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Apple shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Apple manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Apple knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Apple is breathing heavily.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Gracie 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Apple misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Apple gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gracie.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3##SUB2#
Gracie has hold of Apple's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Apple tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gracie cranks the arm and Apple screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Apple, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Carlos Gracie!
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