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Event:
CWC 397
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Big Dog Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 43 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Big Dog Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Ruben Gracie, looking for a takedown. Big Dog Gracie pushes Ruben Gracie against the ropes but Ruben Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Big Dog Gracie clinches up with Ruben Gracie and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD#
Big Dog Gracie has hold of one of Ruben Gracie's legs. Ruben Gracie is fighting the takedown attempt but Big Dog Gracie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Big Dog Gracie (2) vs (0) Ruben Gracie
Big Dog Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Big Dog Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ruben Gracie for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Ruben Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Dog Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Big Dog 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.#SUB2#
Ruben Gracie is looking for a triangle but Big Dog Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Ruben Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Big Dog Gracie controls the pace.#T1#
Big Dog Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Big Dog Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ruben Gracie is keeping the position.
Big Dog Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ruben Gracie keeping full guard, as Big Dog Gracie tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ruben Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Big Dog Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Ruben Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Big Dog Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Big Dog Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Big Dog Gracie advances to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Big Dog 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.
Big Dog Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Big Dog Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Big Dog Gracie (5) vs (0) Ruben Gracie#T4#
Big Dog Gracie content just to control the position here.
Big Dog Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ruben Gracie is looking to escape.
Ruben Gracie tries to hold on but Big Dog Gracie pushes him away.
Big Dog Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Big Dog Gracie.
Ruben Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Big Dog Gracie's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Big Dog Gracie controlling from mount.
Ruben Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Big Dog Gracie content just to control the position here.
Big Dog Gracie continues to hold on tight.#T6#
Ruben Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Big Dog Gracie controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Big Dog Gracie goes for an armbar but Ruben Gracie turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ruben Gracie. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Big Dog Gracie (5) vs (2) Ruben Gracie#T7#
Big Dog Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruben Gracie is one step ahead there.
Big Dog Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruben Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Big Dog Gracie (7) vs (2) Ruben Gracie
Big Dog Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Big Dog Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruben Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Big Dog Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Big Dog Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Big Dog Gracie (10) vs (2) Ruben Gracie
Big Dog Gracie staying calm.
Ruben Gracie is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Big Dog Gracie taking a breather here.
Big Dog Gracie trying to control the action but Ruben Gracie is working from the bottom. #T10#
Big Dog Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Big Dog Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Big Dog Gracie controlling the position.
Ruben Gracie is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
Ruben Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Ruben Gracie wants to control but Big Dog Gracie postures up.
Big Dog Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ruben Gracie stops Big Dog Gracie from passing to mount.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ruben Gracie wants to control but Big Dog Gracie postures up.
Ruben Gracie tries to bench press Big Dog Gracie off him but Big Dog Gracie keeps the position.
Ruben Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Big Dog Gracie works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Big Dog Gracie (13) vs (2) Ruben Gracie
Big Dog Gracie controlling his opponent. #T12#
Further stalling from Big Dog Gracie.#T13#
Ruben Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Big Dog Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Ruben Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Big Dog Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Big Dog Gracie continues to stall.#T14#
Big Dog Gracie tries to control but Ruben Gracie wriggling away.
Big Dog Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Ruben Gracie can't escape the position.
Big Dog Gracie looking to control but Ruben Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ruben Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Big Dog Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Big Dog Gracie controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Dog Gracie takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Big Dog Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 394 Bremner vs Marden
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 30 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 42 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lima scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (0) Gracie
Still in half guard, Lima seems content to control.
Lima 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.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg.
Lima wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (0) Gracie
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie stops Lima from passing to mount.
Gracie is not content to let Lima control the position. #SUB#
Lima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lima moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (7) vs (0) Gracie#T2#
Lima wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lima tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie tries to hold on but Lima postures up.
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lima trying to control but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB#
Lima swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Lima's guard. A big mistake from Lima there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (7) vs (2) Gracie#T3##SUB#
Lima has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
Lima moves into full guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB#
Lima 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 passes Lima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lima is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Lima defends it.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it. #T5#
Lima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Lima wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lima trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Lima has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Lima working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Lima works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Lima 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 passes Lima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lima 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: Lima (11) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Gracie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lima.
Gracie is really stuck here.
#SUB#
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 Lima gets his way!
#T8#
Lima trying to control.
Lima avoiding Gracie 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Lima looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Lima is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T9#
Gracie is not content to let Lima control the position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to control the action here but instead Lima manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (14) vs (2) Gracie
Lima wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely. #T10##SUB#
Lima working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Lima jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gracie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gracie and Lima has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Lima is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Gracie regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lima's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lima trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Lima is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T12#
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Lima is very close to passing his half guard.
Lima is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lima is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Lima wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Lima trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie controls Lima momentarily but Lima frees himself. #T13##SUB2#
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Lima to get to half guard.
Lima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Lima is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is staying active underneath Lima, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14##SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Lima has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (17) vs (2) Gracie
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima is looking to take Gracie's back but instead Gracie gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Lima wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lima takes the fight on points by 17 to 2. |
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Event:
CWC 388
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 19 losses; Fionn Mulligan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 42 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mulligan doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Mulligan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.#TD2#
Mulligan gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mulligan (0) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Mulligan 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 postures up.
#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Mulligan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mulligan manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Mulligan's guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mulligan is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Mulligan is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Mulligan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mulligan 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 Mulligan. Score +3 for passing guard: Mulligan (0) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Mulligan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mulligan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mulligan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Mulligan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mulligan (0) vs (7) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Mulligan is having none of it.
Mulligan tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Mulligan prevents Gracie from taking his back.#T3#
Mulligan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mulligan is working to get back to half guard.
Mulligan tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Mulligan holds on for dear life, controlling Gracie's posture momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Mulligan'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 tries to control but Mulligan wriggling away. #T4#
Mulligan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie fails to advance to Mulligan's back.
Mulligan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie looking to control but Mulligan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mulligan is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie has hold of Mulligan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mulligan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T5##SUB2#
Mulligan 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! Mulligan taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruben Gracie!
Ruben Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 382
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 41 losses; Ruben 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.
Gascoigne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gascoigne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gascoigne gets slowly back to his feet.
Gascoigne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Gascoigne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gascoigne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Gascoigne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gascoigne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Gascoigne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gracie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gascoigne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Gracie is pressed up against the cage. Gascoigne has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gracie down to the mat. Gracie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #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 Gascoigne! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gascoigne, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gascoigne has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Gascoigne. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascoigne (4) vs (4) Gracie
Gascoigne moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Gascoigne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Gracie gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascoigne (6) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Gascoigne has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Gascoigne looking to secure an arm triangle but Gracie defends it well. #T4#
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Gascoigne maintains control.#SUB#
Gascoigne is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gracie to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gracie shrugs it off.
Gascoigne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gascoigne trying to control the pace. #T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gascoigne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gascoigne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is trying to keep Gascoigne in close.
Gascoigne stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gascoigne is one step ahead there. #T6#
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gascoigne slips nicely into half guard.
Gascoigne is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (9) vs (4) Gracie
Gascoigne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascoigne moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Gascoigne (12) vs (4) Gracie#T7#
Gascoigne trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape.
Gascoigne tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
Gascoigne seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gascoigne gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control.
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T8#
Gascoigne has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gascoigne controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Gascoigne working for a choke but Gracie is defending well.
Gascoigne gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control. #T9#
Gascoigne trying to control.#SUB#
Gracie has hold of Gascoigne's leg, trying to break free but it's let Gascoigne lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Gracie is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Gascoigne throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Gascoigne!
A very excited looking Paul Gascoigne 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:
CWC 378
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 40 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Panda One!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but One swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
One 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.#CL2#
One moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gracie jumps guard.
One pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but One is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if One 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.
One wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. #T1#
One performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of One's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take One's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (0) One
One tries to break free.
Gracie wants to control but One manages to buck him off and is now in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by One! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (2) One
One must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
One pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and One defends well.
One preventing the sweep.
One trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - One advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. One is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
One not doing much here.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
One works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (5) One
One tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
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 tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but One wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
One controlling the position. #T5#
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
One with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because One is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
One not doing much here.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
One trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well. #SUB#
Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but One mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (8) One
One content just to control the position here. #T9#
Gracie has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (4) vs (11) One
One has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
One has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
Gracie trying to control the action but One just sinks the hooks in.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that One has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
One just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gracie can't escape the position.
One controls the position.
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T11#
Gracie trying to control the hands but One breaks the grip.
One doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (11) One
One controlling the position.#T12#
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
One keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
One pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T13#
Gracie works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (9) vs (11) One#SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, One has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by One. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (9) vs (15) One
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite One's best efforts.
One controlling the pace.
One is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it. #T14#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. One stacks Gracie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by One! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (9) vs (18) One
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as One controls the position.
Let's hope that One 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
One wins on points by 18 to 9. |
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Event:
CWC 374
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 39 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 39 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dalton shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (0) Gracie
Dalton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dalton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.
Dalton 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.
Dalton is taking a breather. Gracie 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 control here.
#T1#
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Dalton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dalton content to control rather than advance.
Dalton passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (0) Gracie
Dalton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dalton is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gracie tries to hold on but Dalton postures up.
Dalton forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (8) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is really stuck here.
#T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dalton 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.
Dalton is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Dalton keeps control of the position easily here as Gracie tries to buck him off.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Good control from Dalton.
Dalton'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.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Dalton is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
Dalton continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Further stalling from Dalton.#SUB#
Gracie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dalton. #T6#
Dalton gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Dalton keeps control of the position.
Dalton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Dalton keeps control of the position easily here as Gracie tries to buck him off.
Dalton has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie just trying to survive but Dalton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dalton biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T7#
More hug and hope from Dalton.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dalton controlling the positon.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Dalton is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is really stuck here.
Dalton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T8#
Dalton really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracie.#T9#
Dalton continues to hold on tight.
Gracie tries to escape but Dalton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dalton keeps control of the position easily here as Gracie tries to buck him off.
#T10#
Gracie is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T11#
Gracie tries to escape but Dalton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dalton controlling the positon.
Gracie tries to break free.
Dalton controls the action.#T12##T13#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dalton is stinking the place up with his stalling.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dalton keeps control of the position easily here as Gracie tries to buck him off.
#T14#
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dalton's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (8) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Dalton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dalton manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Dalton's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A relieved looking Pacer Dalton 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:
CWC 371.1
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 38 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vernon darts in looking for a takedown but Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Vernon into the cage.
Vernon shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Vernon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vernon is in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Vernon
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Vernon 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.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Vernon controlling him for the moment.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Vernon trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to keep Vernon in close.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie controls Vernon momentarily but Vernon frees himself.
Vernon forces his way into half 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.#SUB2#
Vernon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vernon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Vernon passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Vernon
Gracie stops Vernon from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vernon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vernon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (7) Vernon
Vernon wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Vernon forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (0) vs (10) Vernon
Gracie tries to escape but Vernon has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3##SUB2#
Vernon is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.
Gracie is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Vernon has managed to slip his arm under Gracie's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gracie is tapping out! Submission win for Vernon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaac Vernon!
Isaac Vernon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 368
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 37 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 28 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Lima closes the distance and clinches.
Lima has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Gracie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Lima
Lima trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lima makes his way to full guard, as Gracie worked for a kimura.
#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lima trying to control the position.
Gracie stands and throws Lima's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Lima
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima 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 (2) Lima#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lima is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lima is one step ahead there.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Lima trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Lima slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (5) Lima
Gracie is not content to let Lima control the position. #T5##SUB2#
Lima is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lima's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lima is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Gracie tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Lima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Lima defends it easily.
#T7#
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Lima controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Lima pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Lima sits in half guard. #T8#
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Lima is taking a breather. Gracie 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.
Lima 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.
Lima passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (8) Lima
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Lima controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Gracie tries to improve his position but instead Lima has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (5) vs (11) Lima
Gracie can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Lima is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.
Lima has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lima tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Lima working for a choke but Gracie is defending well. #T11##SUB2#
Lima is persistently looking for the submission but Gracie is defending it well.
#SUB2#
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 Lima gets his way!
Gracie is keeping busy.
#T12##SUB2#
Lima working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Lima trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Lima trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Lima controlling the action here.#T13#
Gracie wants to control but Lima is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Lima trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie won't allow Lima to pass to mount.
Lima trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Lima 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.#T14##SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lima 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.
Lima controlling the action here.
Lima wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lima wins on points by 11 to 5. |
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Event:
CWC 364
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 36 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 36 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
Halo content to stall in guard here.
Halo trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Halo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Halo looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halo defends well.
Halo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard. #T2#
Halo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (3) Halo
Halo controlling from mount.
Gracie regains half guard.#SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halo controlling the action here.#T3#
Gracie wants to control but Halo is keeping busy.
Gracie is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Halo is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Well, if Halo 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.
Gracie is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halo controlling the action here.
Halo 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.
My spies in PhoQus Fight Club inform me that Halo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie wants to control but Halo is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Gracie tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (6) Halo
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T6#
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halo pulls his head out easily.
Halo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (9) Halo
Halo controlling from mount.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Halo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
Halo looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halo content just to control the position here.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Halo 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. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (12) Halo
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Halo controlling from mount.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
Halo trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Halo looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie tries to hold on but Halo pushes him away.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape. #T10#
Halo wants to control but Gracie has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Halo wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T11#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Halo is proving a slippery customer.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Halo is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Halo keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Halo 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. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Halo wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Halo is taking a breather. Gracie 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.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo trying to control the pace.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well. #T13#
Halo is controlling the pace.
Halo prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Halo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for submissions but instead, Gracie has regained full guard.
#T14#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (15) Halo
Halo controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halo wins on points by 15 to 0.
A very excited looking Prana Halo 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:
CWC 356
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 36 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Bjorn Akerfeldt!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Akerfeldt has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Akerfeldt works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Akerfeldt
Akerfeldt slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Akerfeldt 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#
Akerfeldt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Akerfeldt has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Akerfeldt 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 works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Akerfeldt controlling him for the moment.
Akerfeldt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akerfeldt preventing the sweep. #T2#
Akerfeldt works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Akerfeldt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Akerfeldt 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 Akerfeldt. #SUB2#
Akerfeldt is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Akerfeldt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Akerfeldt wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Akerfeldt controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Akerfeldt uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Akerfeldt#SUB2#
Akerfeldt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Akerfeldt 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 Akerfeldt but great work by Gracie. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (5) Akerfeldt#T4#
Akerfeldt gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (6) vs (5) Akerfeldt
Gracie fails to advance to Akerfeldt's back.
Akerfeldt gets back to half guard.
Akerfeldt tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Gracie wants to control but Akerfeldt is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akerfeldt manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Akerfeldt looking for a sweep. Not yet Akerfeldt, not yet.
Gracie passes Akerfeldt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Akerfeldt won't allow it.
Gracie wants to control but Akerfeldt is keeping him busy.
Akerfeldt is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Akerfeldt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Akerfeldt.
Our spies down at at Iron Wolf Private Gym inform us that Akerfeldt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akerfeldt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Akerfeldt's guard. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Akerfeldt is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Akerfeldt 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 (9) vs (5) Akerfeldt#T7#
Akerfeldt regains half guard.
Akerfeldt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Akerfeldt is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Akerfeldt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Akerfeldt looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8##SUB#
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 - Akerfeldt 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 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ruben Gracie!
A victorious Ruben 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:
CWC 353
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
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 21 wins and 35 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Panda One!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gracie gets tackled into the ropes by One. One maintains the clinch.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
One pulls guard.
One keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
One pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but One 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
One is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture. #T1#
Gracie trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
One working a defensive guard here.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Gracie stands and throws One's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) One
Gracie wants to control for a moment but One uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and One reverses the position - he's now on top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (3) vs (2) One
One looking to pass the guard. #T3#
One trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but One defends it easily.
#SUB#
Gracie has an active guard here but One has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
One not doing much here.
#T4#
Gracie is looking for a sweep. One is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.#T5##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
One is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
One trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but One passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (5) One
Gracie tries to buck One off but One is having none of it.
One controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that One 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.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gracie is trying to work for a sweep but One has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (3) vs (7) One
One controlling from mount.
One avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
One controlling from the full mount.
One manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gracie to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (3) vs (10) One
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but One keeps control of the position.
One trying to control momentarily.
#T9#
Gracie can't escape the position.
One just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Good control from One.
One keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
#T10#
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in One's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (10) One
Gracie trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard.
Gracie stands and throws One's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (10) One
One keeping his opponent close.#T11##SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
One manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but One sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12##SUB#
Gracie trying to work for an americana but One has managed to regain full guard.
One seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
One keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
One keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
One keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #T14#
One is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
One keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
One wins on points by 10 to 8. |
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Event:
CWC 336
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
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 4 wins and 5 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 34 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.#TD#
Kulik successfully pulls guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving. #T1#
Kulik is adopting a defensive guard.
Kulik continues to stall.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet. #T2#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Kulik trying to control the position here.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Kulik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Kulik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie wants to control but Kulik passes easily into half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Kulik is taking a breather. Gracie 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.
Kulik trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie gets full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Kulik uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Gracie#SUB#
Kulik is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5#
Gracie wants to control but Kulik postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Gracie is letting Kulik control him for a moment.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Kulik advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T7#
Gracie tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
Kulik controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
Kulik controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.
Kulik wants to take Gracie's back here but Gracie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T9#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik controlling his opponent.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kulik prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Gracie trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kulik manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (10) vs (0) Gracie
Kulik trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Kulik is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gracie tries to control Kulik's body but Kulik pushes him off. Gracie squirms to his side and now Kulik has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (13) vs (0) Gracie#T11#
Kulik biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T12#
Gracie is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kulik controlling the positon.
Gracie tries to break free.
#T13#
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik'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 persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kulik controlling the positon.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Kulik keeps control of the position.
Kulik biding his time, controlling Gracie. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Vasiliy Kulik 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:
WPGC 10.5
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 34 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Joteel clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Joteel gets control of Gracie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Joteel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Joteel is keeping the position.
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 won't allow Joteel to sweep him here.
Joteel working a defensive guard here.
Joteel wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Joteel keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB2#
Joteel 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving. #T1#
Joteel controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom.
Joteel 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.
Joteel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joteel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Joteel
Gracie advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (5) vs (0) Joteel
Joteel is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Joteel is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Joteel is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Joteel is holding on tight.
Joteel wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Joteel 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.#SUB#
Gracie working for a submission but Joteel is keeping him at bay.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joteel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (0) Joteel#SUB#
Joteel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie has the hooks in. Joteel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Joteel turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (2) Joteel
Joteel passes into half guard.
Joteel content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Joteel is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Joteel controlling the action here.#T4##SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Joteel is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Joteel sits in half guard.
Joteel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (5) Joteel#T5#
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Joteel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie tries to roll over but Joteel keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Joteel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Joteel in particular looking to stall.#T6#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Joteel trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Joteel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Joteel sits in half guard.
Gracie is looking to control Joteel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Joteel is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Joteel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Joteel trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Joteel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Joteel has control of the leg.
Joteel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Gracie wants to control but Joteel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Joteel 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.
Joteel controlling the action here.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Joteel is looking to control the position but Gracie frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Joteel grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Gracie there - Joteel really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruben Gracie!
After winning the bout, Ruben 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:
WPGC 9.5
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 33 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 26 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Turturro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turturro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gracie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Turturro lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Turturro wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Turturro is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro content to stall in guard here.
Turturro looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Turturro pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Turturro trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turturro pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is staying active underneath Turturro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turturro controls the pace.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Turturro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turturro works his way back into a safe position though.
Turturro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie looking to control.
Turturro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Turturro is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie is trying to keep Turturro in close.
Turturro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turturro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Turturro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Turturro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turturro in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Turturro seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Turturro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turturro slips nicely into half guard.
Turturro 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 is controlling Turturro's trapped leg to prevent Turturro from advancing to side control.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Turturro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Turturro is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Turturro is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard. #SUB#
Gracie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Turturro has picked Gracie up and slammed him! Gracie can't keep hold of the triangle and Turturro manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Turturro#T7#
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Turturro off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (5) Turturro
Turturro rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Gracie controlling from the back.
Gracie controlling well, preventing Turturro from escaping the position.
Turturro trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Turturro 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.#T8#
Turturro is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.#SUB#
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
Turturro trying to control but not successfully. #T9##SUB#
Turturro defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Turturro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Turturro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Turturro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (7) Turturro#T10#
Turturro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Turturro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turturro trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T11#
Turturro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turturro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turturro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T12#
Turturro content to stall in guard here.
Gracie wants to control the position but Turturro says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Turturro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Turturro sits in half guard. #T13#
Gracie wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
Gracie wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg. #T14##SUB2#
Turturro seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Turturro wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Turturro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 7 to 4.
Billy Turturro 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:
WPGC 8
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 32 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Abdelrahman Camara!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gracie gets tackled into the ropes by Camara. Camara maintains the clinch.
Camara is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Gracie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Camara has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gracie is trying to keep an underhook but Camara manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Camara
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Still in half guard, Camara seems content to control.#SUB#
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Camara pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Camara
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Camara isn't that keen on the idea.
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to hold on but Camara postures up.
Camara moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (0) vs (8) Camara#T1#
Good control from Camara.
Camara struggling to keep hold of the position.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Camara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
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.
#T2#
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
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 trying to control the action but Camara just sinks the hooks in.
Camara has good solid back control here. #T3#
Camara tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie pushed the leg off.
Gracie tries to escape but Camara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Camara's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Camara has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Camara.
Camara keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
#T5#
Camara just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Camara is looking to control Gracie but Gracie is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Camara biding his time, controlling Gracie.
Gracie tries to break free.
#T6#
Camara has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Camara is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
Camara controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
#T7#
A lull in the action here.
Gracie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Camara.
Gracie tries to escape but Camara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Camara go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie trying to control the hands but Camara won't let him. #T8#
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Camara takes Gracie's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Gracie is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (0) vs (11) Camara
Camara is looking to control Gracie but Gracie is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
#T10#
Camara slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Camara controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
Camara not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
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.
Gracie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Camara.
#T11#
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Gracie is keeping busy.
Camara has good solid back control here. #T12#
Camara not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13#
Camara keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
Camara tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
Camara just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Camara is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
Camara has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 11 to 0.
A very excited looking Abdelrahman Camara 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:
WPGC 7.5
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 31 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Balkan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Balkan (4) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Balkan seems content to control.
Balkan prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but Balkan passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (7) vs (0) Gracie
The referee asks Balkan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Balkan prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie stops Balkan from passing to mount. #T1#
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Balkan keeps moving and retains side control.
Balkan is staying tight to Gracie's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gracie prevents Balkan from moving into mount. #T2#
Gracie tries to buck Balkan off but Balkan is having none of it.
Balkan advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (9) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Balkan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Balkan's attempts to control the action.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Balkan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Balkan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gracie is holding on tight.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan'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.#T4#
Balkan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Balkan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Balkan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Gracie tries to improve his position but instead Balkan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (12) vs (0) Gracie
Balkan trying to control.
Gracie holding both Balkan 's hands and preventing any damage. #SUB#
Gracie tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Balkan has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Gracie is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boris Balkan!
During a confident post fight interview, Boris Balkan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WPGC 6.5
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 30 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 24 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turturro.
Billy Turturro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turturro stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Turturro darts in and clinches Gracie up against the ropes.#TD2#
Turturro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Turturro looking to control.
#T1#
Turturro is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Turturro 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.
Turturro is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Turturro wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracie is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Turturro trying to control here.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turturro defends it well.
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Turturro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turturro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass. #T4#
Turturro 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 (4) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gracie looking to control but Turturro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5##SUB#
Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but Turturro is in no mood to give up.
Gracie wants to take Turturro's back here but Turturro is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Turturro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Turturro tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Turturro is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T6##SUB#
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Turturro frees his head quite easily.
Gracie wants to take Turturro's back but he can't do it this time.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie moves to his opponent's back but Turturro bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Gracie. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (4) Turturro#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turturro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turturro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Turturro trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Turturro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie wants to control but Turturro passes easily into half guard.
#T8#
Gracie moves into full guard.
Gracie is trying to keep Turturro in close.
#SUB#
Gracie has an active guard here but Turturro has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#T9#
Turturro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (7) Turturro
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Turturro's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Turturro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Turturro looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg.
Turturro is taking a breather. Gracie 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.#SUB2#
Turturro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Turturro content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Gracie wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turturro is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is looking to control Turturro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Turturro 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.
#T14#
Turturro 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turturro pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 7 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Turturro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WPGC 5.5
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 30 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Disco Kid!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Gracie gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (4) vs (0) Kid
Kid is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kid is trying to work for a sweep but Gracie has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (6) vs (0) Kid
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie prevents Kid from getting the reversal.
Kid prevents Gracie from taking his back.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kid has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kid is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid tries to control Gracie's body but Gracie pushes him off. Kid squirms to his side and now Gracie has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (9) vs (0) Kid#T1#
Gracie keeps control of the position as Kid tries to break free.
#SUB#
Kid showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Gracie looking to break Kid's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kid remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Kid 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 Gracie gets his way!
Kid tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
Kid tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie looking to control but Kid is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie is really struggling to control Kid but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kid is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kid regains half guard.
Kid wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB2#
Kid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
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.
Kid tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kid doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Kid is trying to control but can't.
#T4##SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kid has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kid holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kid is trying to control but can't.
Gracie prevents Kid from improving his position.#T5#
Gracie moves into full mount! Kid won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (12) vs (0) Kid
Kid is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kid regains half guard.
Kid wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Kid is defending the position. #T6#
Kid 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 (15) vs (0) Kid
Gracie avoids the attempt from Kid to control.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (18) vs (0) Kid
Gracie is trying to stick to Kid's back but Kid 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 Kid. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (18) vs (2) Kid
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kid thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T7##SUB#
Kid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kid has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Kid trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Kid wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Kid stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kid content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gracie has locked up a guillotine! Gracie's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kid is holding on here and Gracie must be using up a lot of energy. Kid has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gracie gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ruben Gracie!
After winning the bout, Ruben 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:
WPGC 4.6
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 29 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Balkan clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Balkan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gracie uses from the top position.
Gracie trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Balkan trying to control the position here.
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie pushing down on Balkan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Balkan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Balkan pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T2#
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Balkan 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.
Balkan is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Balkan looking to control but Gracie passes into half guard.
#T3#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Balkan is defending well.
Balkan is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balkan avoid being mounted?
Gracie passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (3) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Balkan is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T4#
Gracie working away.
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Balkan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (0) vs (5) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Balkan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Balkan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (5) Gracie
Balkan controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Gracie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Balkan has picked Gracie up and slammed him! Gracie can't keep hold of the triangle and Balkan manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (5) vs (5) Gracie#T5#
Balkan is staying tight to Gracie's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie tries to buck Balkan off but Balkan is having none of it.#T6#
A lull in the action here.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan'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.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T8#
Balkan wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Balkan content to control rather than advance.
Gracie is looking to control Balkan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Balkan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Balkan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T9#
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Balkan trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Balkan controlling him for the moment.
Balkan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
Balkan trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Balkan is now in half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Balkan keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Balkan seems content to control.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balkan tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #T11#
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Balkan wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB#
Balkan 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 Balkan. #SUB2#
Balkan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (8) vs (5) Gracie#T12#
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balkan controlling from side mount. #T13##SUB#
Balkan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T14#
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Balkan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Boris Balkan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WPGC 3
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 32 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 28 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Jello in a clinch.
#TD#
Jello drags the fight down to the ground.
Jello wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jello 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.
Jello 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 control but Jello is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jello 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: Jello (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jello wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Jello stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB2#
Gracie has an active guard here but Jello has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but Jello takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jello controlling his opponent.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Jello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jello 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 tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jello controlling his opponent. #T4#
Gracie prevents Jello from taking his back.
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jello wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Jello from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jello controlling his opponent.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
Gracie wants to sweep here but Jello controlling him for the moment.
Jello is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Jello from controlling successfully.
Jello is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jello controls the pace.#T7##SUB2#
Gracie has an active guard here but Jello has managed to pass into half guard.
Jello controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jello passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (8) vs (0) Gracie
Jello tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T8#
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Jello working away.
Gracie looking for a sweep but Jello has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (10) vs (0) Gracie
Jello wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jello prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Gracie is just holding on here. Jello manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (13) vs (0) Gracie
Jello controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
Gracie is keeping busy.
Jello is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Jello to control.
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jello wants to control the position but Gracie frees himself and scrambles - Jello manages to regain control in side control.
#T11#
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (15) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is just holding on here. Jello manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (18) vs (0) Gracie
Jello controlling from the back.
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T12#
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Jello controlling the position well here. Gracie rolled but Jello kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gracie tries to break free.
Gracie trying to control the hands but Jello won't let him.
Gracie can't escape the position.
#T13#
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gracie tries to break free.
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T14#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
Jello controls the position.
Gracie prevents Jello from getting a body triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 18 to 0.
Moldy Jello decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WPGC 2
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 17 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 27 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Merlin drives through with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Merlin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie has an active guard here but Merlin has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin prevents Gracie from improving his position.#T1#
Merlin is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Gracie has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Merlin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Merlin! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Gracie
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Merlin trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to work for a sweep but Merlin has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (7) vs (0) Gracie
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merlin controlling the pace for now.
Merlin looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Merlin 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 tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Gracie wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Merlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Merlin wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Merlin content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Gracie moves into full guard.
Merlin postures up.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T7#
Gracie is trying to keep Merlin in close.
#SUB2#
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Merlin 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 Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (10) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie is not content to let Merlin control the position. #T8#
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Merlin 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.
Merlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Merlin is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now. #T9##SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merlin wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Merlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie is not content to let Merlin control the position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
Merlin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (13) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merlin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (16) vs (0) Gracie#T12#
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merlin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (16) vs (4) Gracie
Merlin wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Merlin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T13#
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Merlin is staying busy.
Gracie keeps control of the position easily here as Merlin tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
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, Merlin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
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.
Gracie wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T14#
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Gracie looking to hold on to the position here but Merlin rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Merlin 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: Merlin (18) vs (4) Gracie
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (21) vs (4) Gracie
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
Xavier Merlin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WPGC 1
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 27 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wang circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Wang has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Wang tightens his grip and picks Gracie up, before dumping him to the ground. Gracie manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Gracie
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Gracie
Wang trying to control the position here.
Wang 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Wang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wang wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang gets back to full guard.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wang 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (5) Gracie
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
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!
Wang is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (2) vs (7) Gracie
Wang wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.#T3#
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely.
Wang tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Wang (2) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie trying to control momentarily.
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie gets his hands free as Wang looks to control. #T4#
Wang tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Wang trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Wang tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
Gracie is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Wang is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
#T5##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Wang is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to break Wang's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wang remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gracie is trying to stick to Wang's back but Wang 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 Wang. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (10) Gracie
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (12) Gracie
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6#
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is trying to keep Gracie in close.
#SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Wang is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang 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.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T9#
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang 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: Wang (6) vs (12) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Wang defends it easily.
Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (9) vs (12) Gracie
Wang wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Wang has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (11) vs (12) Gracie#T11#
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Wang has a good base and remains in mount.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wang wants to take his opponent's back but instead Gracie manages to regain half guard.
Wang is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wang seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (11) vs (16) Gracie
Gracie works to advance to full mount. Wang defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (11) vs (18) Gracie
Wang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie trying to control but Wang is having none of it.
Gracie fails to take his opponent's back.
Well,Wang is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gracie tries to control but Wang wriggling away. #T13#
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wang stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Wang tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wang (11) vs (21) Gracie
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Wang is staying busy.#T14#
Wang trying to control but not successfully.
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie is trying to stick to Wang's back but Wang 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 Wang. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (13) vs (21) Gracie
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wang defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 21 to 13.
A victorious Ruben Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
CWC 329 - Tokyo
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
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 17 wins and 27 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Johnny Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Matthews dives in for a single leg takedown but Gracie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matthews looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Matthews persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Matthews gets a clinch.
Matthews has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ruben Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Matthews.#TD#
Gracie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Matthews
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying to control. Matthews wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Matthews is defending it quite comfortably.
Matthews wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Matthews actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matthews doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Matthews gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Matthews is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Matthews#T2#
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Matthews's legs. #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!
Matthews tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews 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.
Matthews is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Matthews is defending the position. #T4##SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matthews has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matthews tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#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.
Matthews gets full guard.#T5#
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matthews's guard. #SUB2#
Matthews actively working 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.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Matthews is having none of it.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T6#
Gracie prevents Matthews from improving his position.
Gracie is looking to stall here but Matthews recovers full guard. #T7#
Matthews looking for a sweep. Not yet Matthews, not yet. #SUB2#
Matthews 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. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matthews dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Matthews
Gracie controls Matthews momentarily but Matthews frees himself. #SUB#
Matthews got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matthews has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#T8#
Matthews tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Matthews drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Matthews off! Matthews jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Matthews looking to pass the guard.
Matthews forces his way into half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Matthews is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie won't allow Matthews to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Matthews 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. Matthews eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Matthews is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Matthews is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#T10##SUB2#
Matthews is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie trying to control but Matthews postures up.
#SUB2#
Matthews is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie wants to control but Matthews is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Matthews is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matthews is working away from the top position though.#T11##SUB2#
Matthews 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. Matthews eventually gives up the hold.
Matthews tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #SUB2#
Matthews is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie is looking to control Matthews's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Matthews is looking for a kimura here.
#T12##SUB2#
Matthews wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Matthews is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB2#
Matthews is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Matthews is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB2#
Matthews is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #T13#
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Matthews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is looking to control Matthews's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Matthews is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Matthews is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Matthews 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 Matthews. #T14#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Matthews is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Matthews defends it easily.
Matthews looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Our winner, Ruben 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:
CWC 328
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
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 17 wins and 26 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Newton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Newton is trying to trip Gracie. He has hold of a leg but Gracie is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Newton persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Newton#SUB2#
Newton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Newton pushes his legs off easily.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newton defends it easily.#SUB2#
Newton drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Newton off! Newton jumps back into Gracie's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie won't allow Newton to pass to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Newton wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Newton is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it. #SUB2#
Newton is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Newton is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
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 wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.
#T3#
Gracie moves into full guard.
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.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newton is still trying to improve position.
Gracie controls Newton momentarily but Newton frees himself.
Newton stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Newton#SUB2#
Newton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Newton advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (7) Newton#T4#
Gracie wants to hold on but Newton pushes him away.#SUB2#
Newton has hold of Gracie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gracie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Newton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Newton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (9) Newton#SUB2#
Newton looking to secure an arm triangle but Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Newton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gracie to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gracie shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Newton working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up. #T5##SUB2#
Newton looking to secure an arm triangle but Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Newton looking to secure an arm triangle but Gracie defends it well.
My spies in Gold Samurai's Gym inform me that Newton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Newton avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.#SUB2#
Newton is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Newton working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Newton defends easily.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Newton won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Newton passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Newton 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. Newton eventually gives up the hold. #T7##SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (12) Newton#SUB2#
Newton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gracie is surviving well by controlling Newton's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Newton jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gracie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gracie and Newton has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T8##SUB2#
Newton 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. Newton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
#T9##SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
#SUB2#
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
Newton tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newton pulls his head out easily. #T10##SUB2#
Newton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Newton is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Newton stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Newton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie is looking to control Newton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#T11##SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Gracie trying to control but Newton postures up.
#SUB2#
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T12##SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Newton 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 Newton.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newton pulls his head out easily.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T13#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Newton advances to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Newton is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie is pressing down on Newton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Newton passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T14##SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Newton looks winded!#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is looking to control Newton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Newton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Newton prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Newton 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 Newton.
Newton 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. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (15) Newton
And that's the end of the fight!
Newton wins on points by 15 to 0. |
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Event:
CWC 327 - Nickal vs Saric
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 25 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gracie gets caught napping as Bar dives in and scores a takedown. Gracie manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (0) Gracie
Bar showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Gracie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bar has picked Gracie up and slammed him! Gracie can't keep hold of the triangle and Bar manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (5) vs (0) Gracie
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar taking a breather here. #T1#
Bar 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Bar stalls from top position.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Bar taking a breather here.
Bar continues to stall.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bar's best efforts.#T3#
Bar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Bar has latched onto it... Big trouble! Bar pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gracie is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Bar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilhelm Bar!
Wilhelm Bar retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 4
Date: Oct 12, 2022 |
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 16 wins and 17 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 25 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Turturro. Turturro maintains the clinch.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Turturro manages to get underhooks.
Turturro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Turturro to the mat.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Turturro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Turturro 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.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Turturro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Turturro looking to improve position, pressing down on Gracie's thigh with his hand. Gracie seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Turturro paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Turturro's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Gracie picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ruben Gracie!
A relieved looking Ruben 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:
CWC Fight Night 3
Date: Sep 28, 2022 |
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 16 wins and 24 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Newton is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Newton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Newton
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.#SUB2#
Newton 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie won't allow Newton to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Newton 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.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Newton looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Newton
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Newton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gracie is keen to just control but Newton is a slippery customer.
Gracie works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (0) Newton
Gracie moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (10) vs (0) Newton
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie prevents Newton from getting the reversal.#T2#
Newton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Newton gets full guard.#SUB2#
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Newton working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#SUB2#
Newton 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. #T3##SUB2#
Newton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie passes Newton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Newton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Newton manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Newton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (10) vs (2) Newton
Newton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (10) vs (5) Newton#SUB2#
Newton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie tries to buck Newton off but Newton is having none of it.
My spies in Gold Samurai's Gym inform me that Newton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
Newton trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well. #SUB2#
Newton is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Newton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (10) vs (8) Newton#SUB2#
Newton has control of Gracie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gracie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T6#
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Newton jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gracie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gracie and Newton has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Newton is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well. #SUB2#
Newton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie is trying to control Newton's posture but Newton avoids it. #T7##SUB2#
Newton swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Newton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (12) vs (8) Newton
Gracie trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (15) vs (8) Newton#SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Newton is defending well. #SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T8#
Newton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (17) vs (8) Newton
Newton 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: Gracie (17) vs (10) Newton
Newton wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#T9##SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Newton 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 has control of Newton's left arm, preventing Newton from doing any damage. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Newton is aware though and is defending well.
Newton looking to pass the guard.
Newton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Newton 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 Newton has Gracie in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (19) vs (10) Newton
Newton wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Newton is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gracie has his hands clasped together but Newton extends and breaks Gracie's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Newton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Newton! |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 1
Date: Sep 15, 2022 |
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 6 wins and 12 losses; Luc Gagnon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 24 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gagnon. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gagnon (4) vs (0) Gracie
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gagnon swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gagnon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gagnon (4) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie passes Gagnon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gagnon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gagnon.
Gagnon trying to control the position.
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.
Gagnon keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie pushes down on Gagnon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gagnon is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gagnon avoid being mounted?#T1#
Gracie is trying to control. Gagnon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gagnon wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Gagnon defends it.
Gagnon 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.
Gagnon is holding on to half guard well.
Gagnon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gagnon sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB#
Gagnon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gagnon wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gagnon is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gagnon tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gagnon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gagnon.#T3#
Gagnon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Gagnon keeps moving.
Gagnon trying to control the position.
Gracie stands and throws Gagnon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gagnon (4) vs (5) Gracie
Gagnon is looking for a sweep.
Gagnon can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Gagnon keeping his opponent close.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gagnon keeps working.
Gagnon is trying to get back to half guard.
Gagnon is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gagnon 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. #T5#
Gracie tries to move to mount but Gagnon blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie working away.
Gagnon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gagnon's legs. #T6#
Gagnon 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: Gagnon (4) vs (7) Gracie
Gagnon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gagnon wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gagnon tries to control the position but Gracie now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gagnon (4) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie controlling the position well here. Gagnon rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gagnon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T7##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gagnon defends it well. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Gagnon is defending well.
Gagnon is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie prevents Gagnon from improving his position.#T8#
Gagnon is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gagnon is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gagnon (4) vs (13) Gracie
Gracie looking to control but Gagnon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gagnon 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.
Score +3 for taking back: Gagnon (4) vs (16) Gracie#T9#
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie gets his hands free as Gagnon looks to control. #SUB2#
Gagnon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Gagnon has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Gracie has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Gagnon taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Gracie doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ruben Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Ruben Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 318 - Prelims
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Kaz McStafferson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 24 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but McStafferson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
McStafferson moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
McStafferson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gracie to keep the fight standing.
McStafferson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gracie smiles and moves away.
McStafferson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Gracie's coach down at Rivers Edge Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gracie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
McStafferson moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
McStafferson pulls guard.
McStafferson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McStafferson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
McStafferson looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
McStafferson keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McStafferson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
McStafferson keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB#
McStafferson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws McStafferson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McStafferson (0) vs (3) Gracie
We've been hearing good reports from McStafferson'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.#SUB2#
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!
McStafferson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McStafferson has escaped the position, nice work there.
McStafferson 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. #T3#
Gracie controlling from side mount.
Gracie wants to control but McStafferson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McStafferson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McStafferson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4##SUB2#
McStafferson wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Gracie has ideas of his own. He's got hold of McStafferson's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! McStafferson is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ruben Gracie!
After winning the bout, Ruben 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:
CWC 315 - Prelims
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
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 13 wins and 15 losses; Raul Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 23 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Raul Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Raul Gracie is working for takedown but Ruben Gracie is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Raul Gracie wants the takedown. Ruben Gracie is fighting it off but Raul Gracie persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ruben Gracie's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Raul Gracie (2) vs (0) Ruben Gracie#SUB2#
Ruben Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Raul Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Raul Gracie (5) vs (0) Ruben Gracie
Ruben Gracie regains half guard there - taking advantage of Raul Gracie's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Raul Gracie trying to control from Ruben Gracie's half guard. Ruben Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Raul Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruben Gracie is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raul Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Ruben Gracie looking to control.
#T1#
Raul Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruben Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ruben Gracie is looking for a triangle but Raul Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Ruben 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. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raul Gracie (5) vs (2) Ruben Gracie
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raul Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Raul Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Ruben Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Raul Gracie still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Raul Gracie has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Raul Gracie (9) vs (2) Ruben Gracie#SUB#
Raul Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Ruben Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Ruben Gracie stops Raul Gracie from passing to mount.
Ruben Gracie is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raul Gracie trying to control the position but Ruben Gracie is working away. #T3#
Raul Gracie working away.
Ruben Gracie is not content to let Raul Gracie control the position. #T4#
Ruben Gracie is letting Raul Gracie control him for a moment.
Raul Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Raul Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Ruben Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raul Gracie working away.
Ruben Gracie prevents Raul Gracie from improving position.
Raul Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Ruben Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Ruben Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ruben Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raul Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Ruben Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Raul Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Raul Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Ruben Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Raul Gracie wants to control from the top but Ruben Gracie keeps moving. #T6#
Raul Gracie is really struggling to control Ruben Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Raul Gracie forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruben Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruben Gracie wants to control but Raul Gracie is keeping busy.
Raul Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Ruben Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ruben Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Raul Gracie (12) vs (2) Ruben Gracie
Raul Gracie wants to control the pace but Ruben Gracie is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Raul Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Raul Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Ruben Gracie doesn't allow it.
Raul Gracie content just to control the position here.
Ruben Gracie tries to reverse the position but Raul Gracie maintains control.
Raul Gracie fails to move to back control.
Ruben Gracie tries to lock up and control but Raul Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Raul Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ruben Gracie is looking to escape.
Raul Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Raul Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ruben Gracie is looking to escape. #T9#
Ruben Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Raul Gracie trying to control but Ruben Gracie is having none of it.
Raul Gracie prevents Ruben Gracie from getting the reversal.
Raul Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Ruben Gracie doesn't allow it.
Raul Gracie wants to control the pace but Ruben Gracie is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Ruben Gracie prevents Raul Gracie from taking his back.
Raul Gracie prevents Ruben Gracie from getting the reversal.
Ruben Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Raul Gracie wants to take a breather but Ruben Gracie is having none of it. #SUB#
Raul Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ruben Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ruben Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raul Gracie pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Raul Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Ruben Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Raul Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Raul Gracie is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ruben Gracie to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Ruben Gracie looking to control.
Raul Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruben Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12##SUB2#
Ruben Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raul Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Raul Gracie trying to control but Ruben Gracie is working from the bottom.
Raul Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruben Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Raul Gracie controlling from the top position.
Raul Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ruben Gracie for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Raul Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ruben Gracie is keeping the position.
Ruben Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Raul Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Ruben Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raul Gracie (12) vs (4) Ruben Gracie
Raul Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ruben Gracie from controlling successfully. #T14#
Raul Gracie seems keen to control Ruben Gracie's posture.
Ruben Gracie trying to control but Raul Gracie is working from the bottom.
Ruben Gracie wants to pass the guard but Raul Gracie is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ruben Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Raul Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Raul Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raul Gracie (14) vs (4) Ruben Gracie
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ruben Gracie has an active guard here but Raul Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raul Gracie takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
Raul Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 313 - Prelims
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
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 14 wins and 22 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Wilky Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pierre tries to clinch up.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Pierre closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Pierre decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Pierre looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Pierre has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Pierre
Pierre is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Pierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pierre is trying to improve his position.
Pierre is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #T1#
Pierre is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Pierre is defending well.
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.
Pierre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (3) vs (2) Pierre
Pierre wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. #SUB2#
Pierre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Pierre seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Gracie trying to control but Pierre postures up.
Pierre 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. #SUB2#
Pierre 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. Pierre eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Pierre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pierre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pierre is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pierre to get the leverage.
Pierre is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Pierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Pierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pierre wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Pierre 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.
Pierre moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (5) Pierre
Gracie has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Pierre's lack of action.
Pierre is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie gets full guard.
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 keeping moving, preventing Pierre from controlling successfully.
Pierre looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (5) Pierre#T5#
Pierre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (7) Pierre
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pierre is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Pierre trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T6#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Pierre tries to pass. #SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pierre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Pierre wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well. #SUB2#
Pierre is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie won't allow Pierre to pass to mount. #T7#
Pierre trying to advance position but Gracie counters by regaining guard.
Pierre slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie gets full guard.
Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Pierre postures up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Pierre from controlling successfully.
Pierre 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.
We've been informed that Pierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T8#
Pierre passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Pierre maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gracie could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Pierre has cracked it and Gracie is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Pierre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wilky Pierre!
A relieved looking Wilky Pierre 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:
CWC 310 - Prelims
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
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 18 wins and 14 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 21 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sulvar gets a clinch.
Gracie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sulvar jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie gets underhooks to prevent Sulvar's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tres Sulvar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sulvar tries to pull guard but Gracie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sulvar tries to pull guard but Gracie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sulvar jumps guard but Gracie stands there with Sulvar around his waist. Sulvar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Sulvar pulls guard.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Sulvar 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.#T1#
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sulvar wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Sulvar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. #T2#
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sulvar is working hard here to advance position.
Sulvar working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie is trying to control. Sulvar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sulvar wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sulvar tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracie has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (3) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sulvar is now in Gracie's guard. A big mistake from Gracie there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (3) Gracie#T3#
Sulvar won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Sulvar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (3) Gracie
Gracie stops Sulvar from passing to mount. #T4#
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sulvar 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.
Sulvar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
Sulvar trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Gracie regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sulvar's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sulvar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (8) vs (3) Gracie
Gracie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (11) vs (3) Gracie#T6#
Sulvar has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar wants to control but Gracie manages to buck him off and is now in Sulvar's guard! Nice work there by Gracie! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (11) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T7#
Sulvar is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie is pushing down on Sulvar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sulvar is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sulvar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sulvar manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Sulvar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (13) vs (5) Gracie
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (13) vs (7) Gracie
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sulvar 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: Sulvar (15) vs (7) Gracie#T9##SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sulvar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sulvar looking to pass the guard.
Gracie looking to control.
#T10##SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Sulvar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sulvar works his way back into a safe position though.
Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Sulvar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sulvar has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sulvar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #T11##SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sulvar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sulvar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sulvar trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T12##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sulvar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar controlling the pace.
Sulvar tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #T13#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Sulvar has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (18) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie has given up his back here. Will Sulvar look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (21) vs (7) Gracie
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T14#
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Sulvar go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 21 to 7.
Tres Sulvar thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 307 - Prelims
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
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 14 wins and 20 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) O Reilly
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass. #SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Reilly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Reilly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Reilly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
O Reilly is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but O Reilly has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie wants to control but O Reilly is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with O Reilly in particular looking to stall.
It looks like O Reilly might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gracie is staying active underneath O Reilly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
O Reilly is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
O Reilly prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie is staying active underneath O Reilly, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but O Reilly pulls his head out easily.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but O Reilly has control of the leg. #T3#
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by O Reilly.
O Reilly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
O Reilly works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) O Reilly
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
O Reilly wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely. #T4#
O Reilly wants to take his opponent's back but Gracie doesn't allow it.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
O Reilly tries to control but Gracie wriggling away. #SUB2#
O Reilly is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.#T5#
O Reilly trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
O Reilly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O Reilly forces his way into half guard.#T6##SUB2#
O Reilly 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 is not content to let O Reilly control the position.#SUB2#
O Reilly seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
O Reilly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7##SUB2#
O Reilly is working for a submission of some sort.
O Reilly is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
O Reilly trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie controls O Reilly momentarily but O Reilly frees himself. #T8#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
O Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but O Reilly defends it easily.
#T9#
O Reilly trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
O Reilly looking to pass the guard.
O Reilly stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T10#
O Reilly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
O Reilly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
O Reilly advances to half guard.
O Reilly prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie is not content to let O Reilly control the position.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
O Reilly passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (8) O Reilly
O Reilly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
O Reilly controlling from the full mount.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
O Reilly wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but O Reilly has control of the leg. #T12##SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by O Reilly.
O Reilly passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (11) O Reilly
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but O Reilly has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Reilly tries to control but Gracie wriggling away. #T13#
Gracie stops O Reilly from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gracie has given up his back here. Will O Reilly look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (0) vs (14) O Reilly#SUB2#
O Reilly patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
O Reilly tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
O Reilly is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into O Reilly. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in O Reilly's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (14) O Reilly
O Reilly wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie trying to control but O Reilly is working from the bottom. #T14#
O Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Reilly can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
O Reilly is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Reilly is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
O Reilly wins on points by 14 to 2.
Patty O Reilly bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 304 - Fiso vs Morrison Jr
Date: May 15, 2022 |
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 14 wins and 19 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Arthur Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kincaid.
Kincaid looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Kincaid persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Kincaid closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Kincaid
Kincaid trying to control the position.
Kincaid managing to control the position.
Kincaid is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Kincaid
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid is controlling the pace.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kincaid is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kincaid seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (6) vs (2) Kincaid#T1#
Kincaid is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Kincaid is defending well.
Kincaid is looking for a sweep.
Kincaid is still trying to improve position.
Gracie trying to control the position but Kincaid is working away. #SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kincaid knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kincaid 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.
Kincaid tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Kincaid wants to control but Gracie postures up.#T3#
Kincaid tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie trying to control the action but Kincaid is working from the bottom.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kincaid! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (8) vs (2) Kincaid
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kincaid tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kincaid looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (11) vs (2) Kincaid
Gracie wants to control but Kincaid is keeping busy.#SUB#
Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kincaid tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Kincaid wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Kincaid regains half guard.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Kincaid is working away. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Kincaid trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
#SUB2#
Kincaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Kincaid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Kincaid looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gracie passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (14) vs (2) Kincaid
Kincaid tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gracie easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (16) vs (2) Kincaid
Kincaid slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kincaid wants to control but Gracie passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (19) vs (2) Kincaid#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kincaid has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kincaid trying his best to control but Gracie has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (21) vs (2) Kincaid#T6#
Gracie takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (24) vs (2) Kincaid
Kincaid trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
What can Kincaid do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kincaid trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
Kincaid tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Kincaid looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.
Gracie is not going to allow Kincaid to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
Kincaid 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.
Kincaid looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Kincaid just trying to survive but Gracie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kincaid tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kincaid has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gracie fails to take his opponent's back. #T8#
Gracie wants to control the pace but Kincaid is squirming around nicely.
Kincaid working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Kincaid really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Gracie avoids the attempt from Kincaid to control.
Gracie wants to take Kincaid's back but he can't do it this time.
Kincaid wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie tries to control but Kincaid wriggling away.
Kincaid 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: Gracie (24) vs (4) Kincaid
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Kincaid from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kincaid 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: Gracie (26) vs (4) Kincaid#T10#
Gracie trying to control but Kincaid is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kincaid 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 Kincaid. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (29) vs (4) Kincaid
Gracie working away.
Kincaid is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.#T11#
Kincaid tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Kincaid sneaks back into half guard.
Kincaid works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kincaid controlling the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Kincaid keeps moving.
Kincaid trying to control the position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kincaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kincaid looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (32) vs (4) Kincaid#T12#
Kincaid is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Kincaid has one of Gracie's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Kincaid is defending well.
Kincaid is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #T13#
Gracie trying to control the position but Kincaid is working away.
Kincaid wants to control but Gracie postures up.#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kincaid, who protects the arm well.
Kincaid regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kincaid is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gracie is tapping! Great win for Kincaid!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arthur Kincaid!
A relieved looking Arthur Kincaid 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:
CWC 302 - Jabbar vs Dravezesdi
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 19 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bar.
Gracie is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bar has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Bar fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie wants to control from the top but Bar keeps moving.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Bar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Bar 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. Bar is looking to defend but Gracie has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bar! Gracie pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bar taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ruben Gracie!
Our winner, Ruben 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:
CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA Prelims 2
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
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 13 wins and 18 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Merel moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gracie tightens his grip and picks Merel up, before dumping him to the ground. Merel manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Merel
Merel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merel is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Merel wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB2#
Merel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Merel controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard.
Merel looking for a sweep. Not yet Merel, not yet.
Merel seems keen to control Gracie's posture.#T2#
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.
Merel has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Merel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Merel#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Merel wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Merel pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Merel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #SUB2#
Merel 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#
Merel seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Merel defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Merel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (2) Merel#T5#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Merel has locked up a guillotine! Merel's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gracie is holding on here and Merel must be using up a lot of energy. Gracie has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Merel gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mark Merel!
A victorious Mark Merel 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:
CWC 299 - Prelims
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
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 13 wins and 17 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 21 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
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.
Nice takedown defense from Tetsuo. No joy for Gracie on that attempt. #CL#
Tetsuo gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Tetsuo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Gracie gets control of Tetsuo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gracie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Tetsuo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tetsuo has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Tetsuo won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Tetsuo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1##SUB#
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tetsuo uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (3) Tetsuo
Tetsuo has knee on belly momentarily but Gracie bucks him off and regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tetsuo in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tetsuo pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Tetsuo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Tetsuo is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tetsuo is working away from the top position though.
Tetsuo is taking a breather. Gracie 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.#T3#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Tetsuo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Tetsuo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Tetsuo sits in half guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Tetsuo has control of the leg.
Tetsuo trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #T5#
Gracie wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Tetsuo is controlling well.
Tetsuo not doing much here.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Tetsuo is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Tetsuo is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Tetsuo is proving a slippery customer.
Tetsuo 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 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.#T7##SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tetsuo is aware though and is defending well.
Tetsuo wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Tetsuo defends it easily.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tetsuo passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (6) Tetsuo#T8#
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tetsuo's best efforts.
Tetsuo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie tries to roll over but Tetsuo keeps him under control.#T9##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tetsuo prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Tetsuo is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tetsuo pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Tetsuo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Tetsuo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T11#
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Tetsuo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Tetsuo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Tetsuo is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Tetsuo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tetsuo in particular looking to stall.
Tetsuo is continuing to stall.
Tetsuo prevents Gracie from improving his position.#T13#
Tetsuo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Tetsuo has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Tetsuo 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo wins on points by 6 to 0.
After the big win, Jurgen Tetsuo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Steel vs Lee
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
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 13 wins and 16 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Michael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Michael Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cruz is trying to drag Gracie to the mat but Gracie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Gracie is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cruz can't fight it off and eventually Gracie manages to take the fight to the floor. Cruz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Cruz
Gracie postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.#T1#
Cruz trying to control the position.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.#T2#
Cruz keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Cruz 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 Cruz. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Cruz 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz 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 (8) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Cruz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Cruz is squirming around nicely.
Cruz is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Cruz defends it well. #SUB#
Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cruz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cruz shrugs it off. #T4#
Cruz is looking to get to half guard.
Cruz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Cruz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (11) vs (0) Cruz
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cruz tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Cruz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T5##SUB#
Cruz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.
Cruz is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cruz is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Cruz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (11) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz slips nicely into half 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.#T6#
Cruz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (11) vs (5) Cruz
Gracie regains half guard.
Cruz trying to control the pace.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cruz passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (11) vs (8) Cruz
Gracie is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gracie wants to control but Cruz postures up.#T9#
A lull in the action here.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Cruz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cruz gets to mount! Gracie was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (11) vs (10) Cruz#T10#
Gracie wants to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T11#
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Cruz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cruz is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Cruz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T12#
Cruz passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (11) vs (13) Cruz
Gracie is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him. #T13#
Cruz wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Cruz keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie is trying to work for a sweep but Cruz has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (11) vs (15) Cruz
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Cruz isn't that keen on the idea.
Cruz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Cruz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Cruz has a good base and remains in mount.
Cruz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz wins on points by 15 to 11.
A relieved looking Michael Cruz 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:
CWC 297 - Lemieux vs Kakuto
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
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 12 wins and 16 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Eric Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Barnes. Barnes maintains the clinch. #TD#
Gracie jumps guard.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Barnes trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
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 controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.#T1#
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Barnes
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Barnes
Gracie trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Barnes tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Barnes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes 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 (9) vs (2) Barnes
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes trying to control here.
Barnes 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: Gracie (9) vs (6) Barnes
Barnes keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Barnes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T5#
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well. #T6##SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB2#
Barnes 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 is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Barnes seems content to control.
Barnes prevents Gracie from improving his position.#T8#
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Gracie has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Barnes. Oh but Gracie has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Barnes goes limp - he's gone! Gracie jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ruben Gracie!
Ruben Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Jones vs Trump
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
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 27 wins and 19 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Diaz clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Diaz decides to pull guard.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Gracie trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Diaz has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Gracie
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Gracie is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Diaz prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Diaz mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie can't escape the position.
#T2#
Diaz looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Diaz controlling his opponent.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount but Diaz keeps good control and instead manages to take Gracie's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (8) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Diaz has the hooks in. Gracie is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Diaz passes his arm under Gracie's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Gracie taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dick Diaz!
After the fight, Dick Diaz 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:
CWC 295 - Vicini vs Lemieux
Date: Feb 14, 2022 |
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 11 wins and 15 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Arthur Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kincaid clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Kincaid tries to pull guard but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Kincaid decides to pull guard.
Kincaid keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Kincaid is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kincaid's guard. #SUB2#
Kincaid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kincaid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Gracie stands and throws Kincaid's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Kincaid
Kincaid 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 thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kincaid is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Kincaid 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: Gracie (5) vs (0) Kincaid
Kincaid is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Kincaid tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie trying to control but Kincaid is having none of it.
Kincaid tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Gracie wants to control the pace but Kincaid is squirming around nicely.
Kincaid is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kincaid is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kincaid is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gracie has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (0) Kincaid#SUB#
Kincaid preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie. #T4#
Gracie avoiding Kincaid 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Kincaid is controlling his hands well.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Kincaid tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kincaid defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms. #T5##SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kincaid knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kincaid for a finish. #SUB#
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Gracie avoiding Kincaid 's attempts to control his hands.
Kincaid manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Kincaid.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (2) Kincaid
Kincaid looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kincaid trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in HELLsinki inform me that Kincaid has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6##SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kincaid 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.
It looks like Kincaid might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Kincaid tries to pass. #SUB#
Gracie pushes a forearm under Kincaid's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kincaid is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruben Gracie!
Ruben 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:
CWC 294 - Pavlov vs Jackson
Date: Feb 07, 2022 |
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 5 wins and 9 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Merel takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Gracie has picked Merel up - he's going for a ride! Gracie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merel (0) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Merel is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Merel is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Merel trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gracie trying to control the action but Merel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Merel sees it coming and defends easily.
Merel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Merel manages to get to full guard.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Merel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Merel can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Merel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Merel defends it. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Merel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Merel is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Merel is not content to let Gracie control the position.#T4#
Merel is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merel avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie prevents Merel from improving his position.#T5##SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Merel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Merel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Merel is trying to control but can't.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Merel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Merel. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (0) vs (5) Gracie
Merel controls the position.
Gracie is stalling here but it's allowed Merel to get half guard.
Merel wants to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Merel wants to control but Gracie passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (0) vs (8) Gracie
You can see the frustration on Merel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merel (0) vs (10) Gracie
Merel wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.#T8##SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Merel turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (10) Gracie
Merel passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Merel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merel defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Merel'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.
Merel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (5) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Merel keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Merel advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merel (7) vs (10) Gracie
Merel trying to control but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB#
Merel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Merel's guard. A big mistake from Merel there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (7) vs (12) Gracie
Gracie passes Merel's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T10##SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Merel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Merel is defending the position. #T11#
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Merel is trying to control but can't.
Merel tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Merel is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Merel is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Merel wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (7) vs (15) Gracie
Merel tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Merel (7) vs (18) Gracie
Merel rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Merel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Merel right now.
Merel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Merel.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (9) vs (18) Gracie
Merel passes into half guard.
Merel is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Merel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merel (9) vs (22) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Merel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (11) vs (22) Gracie#T14##SUB#
Merel 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 Merel has Gracie in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (11) vs (24) Gracie
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 24 to 11.
Our winner, Ruben 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:
CWC 293- Sitsongrit v Sakaraba
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
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 14 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 32 losses; Vito Mazzini!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mazzini closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gracie did well to prevent Mazzini getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Mazzini
Mazzini trying to advance position but Gracie counters by regaining guard.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mazzini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Mazzini tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzini wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
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.
Mazzini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully.
Mazzini 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.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Mazzini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Mazzini#T2#
Mazzini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Mazzini keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Mazzini tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mazzini has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie is not content to let Mazzini control the position.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Mazzini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Mazzini happy to just control the position for now.
Gracie tries to buck Mazzini off but Mazzini is having none of it.
Mazzini just content to control the position.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mazzini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Mazzini keeps him under control.
Mazzini is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Mazzini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie 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 (5) Mazzini#T5#
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Mazzini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mazzini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Mazzini is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gracie has his hands clasped together but Mazzini extends and breaks Gracie's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mazzini.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vito Mazzini!
Vito Mazzini thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - Amsterdam
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
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 9 wins and 14 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ziyaeddin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (0) vs (4) Ziyaeddin
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Ziyaeddin prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Ziyaeddin is controlling the pace.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziyaeddin is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
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.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ziyaeddin from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ziyaeddin looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ziyaeddin defends well.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ziyaeddin from controlling successfully.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ziyaeddin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ziyaeddin from controlling successfully. #T2#
Ziyaeddin passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ziyaeddin is controlling the pace.
Gracie is staying active underneath Ziyaeddin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ziyaeddin controlling the action here.
Ziyaeddin is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ziyaeddin slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Ziyaeddin sits in half guard.
Ziyaeddin stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin slips nicely into half guard.
Ziyaeddin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (7) Ziyaeddin#T4#
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ziyaeddin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (10) Ziyaeddin
Gracie tries to hold on but Ziyaeddin postures up.
Ziyaeddin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ziyaeddin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Ziyaeddin maintains control.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ziyaeddin 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 is squirming around, avoiding Ziyaeddin's attempts to control the action.
Ziyaeddin prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.#T6#
Ziyaeddin wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Ziyaeddin controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Ziyaeddin wants to take Gracie's back but he can't do it this time.
My spies in BDS inform me that Ziyaeddin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie tries to hold on but Ziyaeddin postures up.#T7#
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ziyaeddin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Ziyaeddin wants to advance to full mount but Gracie doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Ziyaeddin forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.#T8#
Gracie is trying to control the position but Ziyaeddin postures up.
Ziyaeddin 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 (10) Ziyaeddin
Gracie trying to control but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziyaeddin is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ziyaeddin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (12) Ziyaeddin
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Ziyaeddin preventing the sweep. #T9#
Ziyaeddin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ziyaeddin controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ziyaeddin wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Ziyaeddin postures up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ziyaeddin from controlling successfully. #T10##SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ziyaeddin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ziyaeddin from controlling successfully.
Ziyaeddin preventing the sweep.
Ziyaeddin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
Ziyaeddin looking to pass the guard.
Ziyaeddin slips nicely into half guard.
Ziyaeddin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Ziyaeddin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ziyaeddin trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well. #T12#
Ziyaeddin moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (15) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie keeps Ziyaeddin under control for a moment.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.#T13#
Ziyaeddin tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the pace.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ziyaeddin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Ziyaeddin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ziyaeddin works his way back into a safe position though.
Ziyaeddin wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T14#
Ziyaeddin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin 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. Ziyaeddin is looking to defend but Gracie has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ziyaeddin! Gracie pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ziyaeddin taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ruben Gracie!
Our winner, Ruben 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:
CWC 291 - Los Angeles
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
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 12 losses; Jamaica Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Gracie instigates a clinch. #TD#
Jones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Jones 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 Jones.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie won't allow Jones to pass to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is taking a breather. Gracie 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 works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jones 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (2) vs (4) Gracie#T2#
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (6) vs (4) Gracie#SUB#
Jones seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Gracie's chin but Gracie turns very nicely into Jones's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Gracie.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (6) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (6) vs (9) Gracie
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#T4#
Jones gets back to full guard.
Jones 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: Jones (8) vs (9) Gracie
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (11) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie can't escape the position.
#T6#
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Jones is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg. #T7#
Gracie wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Jones is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Jones has latched onto it... Big trouble! Jones pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gracie is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamaica Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Jamaica Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 290 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 10, 2022 |
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 9 wins and 12 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Gracie pulls guard. #SUB2#
Newton 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 has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Newton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Newton
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Newton
Newton is not content to let Gracie control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Newton, who protects the arm well.
Newton tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position. #T1#
Gracie trying to control the position but Newton is working away.
Newton is looking to reverse the position.
Newton keeps trying to improve his position.
Newton regains half guard.
Newton moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie advances to half guard. #T2##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Newton won't allow it. #SUB2#
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Newton is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie prevents Newton from improving his position.#T3#
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Newton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Newton has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Newton wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Newton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Newton 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. Oh but Newton is tightening it up a little... Gracie has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gracie reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gracie taps out! Nice BJJ there by Newton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bill Newton! |
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Event:
CWC 289
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
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 12 wins and 11 losses; Jamaica Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Jones shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Gracie
Jones is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#T1#
Jones is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Jones has his feet on Gracie's thighs here. He's pushed Gracie off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Gracie screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamaica Jones!
An out of breath Jamaica Jones 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:
CWC 288 - Helsinki
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
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 29 wins and 28 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Mazzini shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (0) Gracie
Mazzini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Mazzini to get to half guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Mazzini is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie is not content to let Mazzini control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is in trouble now - Mazzini has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (5) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie prevents Mazzini from taking his back.#T1#
Mazzini tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Mazzini seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gracie is holding on tight.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Mazzini wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Mazzini moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracie has worked his arm free - good work by Gracie!
#T2#
Gracie regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzini 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. Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (8) vs (0) Gracie
Mazzini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Mazzini moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (11) vs (0) Gracie#T3#
Mazzini trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Mazzini looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mazzini will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mazzini controlling the positon.
Mazzini has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mazzini is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mazzini haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mazzini keeps control of the position easily here as Gracie tries to buck him off.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mazzini's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (11) vs (2) Gracie
Mazzini is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Mazzini keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie is pushing down on Mazzini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mazzini is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5#
Mazzini gets back to full guard.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazzini is retaining full guard.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Mazzini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (13) vs (2) Gracie
Mazzini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (16) vs (2) Gracie#T6#
Mazzini has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mazzini (18) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Mazzini's attempts to control the action.
Mazzini takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (21) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie tries to roll but Mazzini sticks to his back.
#T7##SUB#
Mazzini working for a choke but Gracie reverses nicely into Mazzini 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (21) vs (4) Gracie
Mazzini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Mazzini keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom. #T8#
Mazzini looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mazzini is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mazzini avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mazzini is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie wants to control but Mazzini is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Mazzini actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Mazzini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mazzini.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (21) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the position but Mazzini is working away.
Mazzini is trying to work for a sweep but Gracie has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mazzini (21) vs (9) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie tries to take his opponent's back but Mazzini turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (23) vs (9) Gracie#T10##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mazzini works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T11#
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Mazzini is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
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.
Gracie is looking to control Mazzini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie wants to improve his position but Mazzini is controlling well.
#T12#
Mazzini wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mazzini stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Mazzini postures up.
Mazzini trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Mazzini is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Mazzini tries to pass. #T13##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mazzini passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (26) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mazzini's best efforts.
Mazzini is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie wants to control but Mazzini is keeping busy.
Mazzini wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #T14#
Mazzini trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Mazzini trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mazzini takes the fight on points by 26 to 9.
Our winner, Vito Mazzini, 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:
CWC 287 - Tokyo
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
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 8 wins and 10 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Derek Trucks!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Trucks has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Trucks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gracie uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Trucks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Trucks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Trucks isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gracie stacks Trucks on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Trucks
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Trucks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trucks 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trucks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (3) vs (2) Trucks
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trucks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB2#
Trucks has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Trucks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Trucks#SUB2#
Trucks working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into 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.
Trucks is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Trucks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB2#
Trucks looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#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 works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (2) Trucks
Trucks looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (11) vs (2) Trucks#SUB#
Gracie looking to break Trucks's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Trucks remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3#
You can see the frustration on Trucks's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Trucks taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ruben Gracie!
Ruben Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 284
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gracie defends well and Priest ends up having to push Gracie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Priest has Gracie pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Priest pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gracie tumbling to the mat - Priest dives into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Gracie
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Priest 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.
Priest wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Priest trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Priest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Priest controlling him for the moment.
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. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Priest slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Priest wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Priest is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Priest looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Priest looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Priest! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Priest (6) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Priest is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Priest's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priest not doing much here.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Priest sits in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Priest wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
Gracie trying to control here.
Priest controlling the pace. #T5#
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Priest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Priest's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Priest works his way back into a safe position though.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Priest has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T6#
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Priest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Priest passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (9) vs (2) Gracie
Priest controlling the position easily from mount. #T8##SUB#
Priest swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Priest's guard. A big mistake from Priest there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (9) vs (4) Gracie
Priest keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Priest managing to control the position.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Priest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Priest 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 is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Priest looking to control but Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Priest to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T10#
Priest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Priest can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Priest 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: Priest (11) vs (4) Gracie
Priest passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (14) vs (4) Gracie
Priest trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to control but Priest postures up.#T11#
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Priest is looking for a kimura here.
Priest seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Gracie is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Priest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Priest is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Priest is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Gracie wants to control but Priest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Priest content to control rather than advance.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priest is working away from the top position though.
Priest trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Priest showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T14#
Priest stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (17) vs (4) Gracie
Priest controls the position from side control.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
Our winner, Judas Priest, 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:
CWC 282
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
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 8 wins and 8 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Valentin Saric!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Saric in a clinch.
#TD2#
Saric gets control of Gracie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Saric will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Saric 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.
Saric working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
Saric wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Saric is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saric manages to get to full guard.
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. Saric is keeping the position for now.
Saric tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saric has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Proving Grounds. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Saric defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Saric looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Saric 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: Gracie (3) vs (0) Saric
Saric is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Gracie trying to control the action but Saric is working from the bottom.
Saric holding on.
Saric is trying to improve his position.
Saric manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Saric is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is keen to just control but Saric is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Saric actively working from the bottom here.
Saric tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Saric trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Saric tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Saric is having none of it.
Saric keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Saric is defending well.
Saric 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 (6) vs (0) Saric
Saric working to try and regain half guard.
#T5#
Gracie wants to control the pace but Saric is squirming around nicely.
Saric looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (9) vs (0) Saric#SUB#
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Saric is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Saric manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (9) vs (2) Saric#SUB#
Saric avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Saric drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saric jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T6#
Saric tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie wants to control but Saric passes easily into half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Saric wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Saric content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Saric trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saric passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saric with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Saric is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Saric is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saric defends well.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Saric 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: Gracie (11) vs (2) Saric#T9##SUB2#
Saric has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Saric keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie is pushing down on Saric's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saric is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saric gets full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saric has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Saric's legs - danger averted.#T10#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saric is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (11) vs (4) Saric
Saric trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Saric is stalling in the full guard.
Saric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Saric looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (13) vs (4) Saric
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Saric is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie is pushing down on Saric's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saric is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie prevents Saric from improving his position.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12##SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Saric is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Saric has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gracie should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Saric has tightened it up now! Gracie should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Valentin Saric!
After the fight, Valentin Saric 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:
CWC 280
Date: Nov 01, 2021 |
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 7 wins and 8 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Jamaica Jones!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Jones
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gracie reverses the position - he's now on top in Jones's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Jones
Jones wants to improve his position but instead Gracie has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB2#
Jones looking for subs from the bottom but Gracie mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Jones
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Gracie tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones regains half guard.#T3#
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones 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 control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Jones is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Jones trying to control the position.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (4) Jones
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T5#
Jones postures up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T6#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Jones is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.#T7#
Gracie tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.#T9#
Jones 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.
Jones is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB2#
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
#T10#
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (9) vs (4) Jones
Jones is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
Jones is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Gracie is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jones is trying to escape and Gracie transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jones is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gracie! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruben Gracie!
Ruben 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:
CWC 278
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
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 5 wins and 1 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Majere looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is trying to control the position but Majere postures up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Majere from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Majere frees his head nicely. Oh but Gracie has switched to an armbar! Majere is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ruben Gracie!
Ruben Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 271
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
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 12 wins and 12 losses; Raul Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Raul Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Ruben Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raul Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ruben Gracie looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Ruben Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Raul Gracie to the mat.
Raul Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruben Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Raul Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruben Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raul Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Ruben Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Raul Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Raul Gracie is looking to pass Ruben Gracie's guard but actually Ruben Gracie recovers to full guard.
Ruben Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruben Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raul Gracie is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Ruben Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raul Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Raul Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ruben Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ruben Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raul Gracie (0) vs (2) Ruben Gracie
Raul Gracie looking to control.
#T2##SUB#
Ruben Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raul Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruben Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Raul Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Raul Gracie trying to control the position.
Raul Gracie trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Raul Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruben Gracie defends well.
Raul Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ruben Gracie from controlling successfully. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruben Gracie postures up.
Raul Gracie keeping full guard, as Ruben Gracie tries to pass.
Raul Gracie working a defensive guard but Ruben Gracie manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Raul Gracie (0) vs (5) Ruben Gracie
Raul Gracie is trying to control Ruben Gracie's posture but Ruben Gracie avoids it.
Raul Gracie is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Raul Gracie prevents Ruben Gracie from moving into mount.
Raul Gracie is trying to control Ruben Gracie's posture but Ruben Gracie avoids it.
Ruben Gracie wants to control for a moment but Raul Gracie uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Raul Gracie gets back to full guard.
Raul Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruben Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Raul Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Raul Gracie controlling the position.
Ruben Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Raul Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raul Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Ruben Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Ruben Gracie trying to control but Raul Gracie is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Raul 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.
Raul Gracie is trying to keep Ruben Gracie in close.
#T6##SUB2#
Ruben Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Raul Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ruben Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raul Gracie (2) vs (5) Ruben Gracie
Raul Gracie wants to control from the top but Ruben Gracie keeps moving.
Raul Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruben Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ruben Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Ruben Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Raul Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Raul Gracie is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Raul Gracie is looking to advance position but Ruben Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Raul Gracie (2) vs (9) Ruben Gracie
Ruben Gracie avoids the attempt from Raul Gracie to control.#SUB2#
Ruben Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but Raul Gracie is in no mood to give up. #T8#
Ruben Gracie looking to control but Raul Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Raul Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Raul Gracie (2) vs (12) Ruben Gracie#SUB2#
Ruben Gracie working for a choke but Raul Gracie is defending well.
Ruben Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Raul Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raul Gracie (4) vs (12) Ruben Gracie#T9#
Raul Gracie trying to control but Ruben Gracie is working from the bottom.
Ruben 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.
Ruben Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raul Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ruben Gracie is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ruben Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Raul Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruben Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Raul Gracie passes Ruben Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ruben Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Raul Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Ruben Gracie defends it.
Raul Gracie trying to control from Ruben Gracie's half guard. Ruben Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Raul Gracie advances to half guard. #T11#
Ruben Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Raul Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ruben Gracie is keeping the position.
Raul Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Raul Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ruben Gracie is keeping the position.
Raul Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Raul Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruben Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raul Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
Ruben Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Raul Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Raul Gracie is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Ruben Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruben Gracie keeping moving, preventing Raul Gracie from controlling successfully.
Raul Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Ruben Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raul Gracie (4) vs (14) Ruben Gracie#T13#
Ruben Gracie postures up.
#SUB#
Ruben Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruben Gracie wants to control from the top but Raul Gracie keeps moving.
Ruben Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raul Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Ruben Gracie wants to control from the top but Raul Gracie keeps moving. #T14#
Raul 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.
Ruben Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Raul Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ruben Gracie from controlling successfully.
Ruben Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raul Gracie trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Gracie wins on points by 14 to 4.
Our winner, Ruben 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:
CWC 265
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
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 4 wins and 8 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Helio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.#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.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Silva has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Silva controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#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! Silva has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Silva's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruben Gracie!
Our winner, Ruben 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:
CWC 259
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
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 4 wins and 7 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Nickal shoots in.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Nickal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Nickal
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position 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.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily.
Nickal is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Gracie wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Nickal passes into side control, despite Gracie's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Nickal
Nickal controlling the position. #T2#
Gracie is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Gracie being controlled for a moment.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Nickal controlling from side mount.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nickal stalling. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Nickal 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 wants to sweep but Nickal has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (8) Nickal
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.#T5#
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Nickal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nickal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6##SUB#
Nickal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nickal has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Nickal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nickal works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie wants to control the position but Nickal says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nickal is controlling the pace.
Nickal is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nickal jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (11) Nickal#T7#
Gracie is trying to work for a sweep but Nickal has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (13) Nickal
Nickal wants to take Gracie's back here but Gracie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Nickal's attempts to control the action.
Nickal prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.#T8#
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie wants to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Gracie prevents Nickal from taking his back.
Nickal trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie can't escape the position.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T9#
Gracie is trying to escape the mount but Nickal keeps good control and instead manages to take Gracie's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (0) vs (16) Nickal
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nickal controlling the positon.
Nickal is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Nickal is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
#T10#
Gracie tries to escape but Nickal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nickal is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T11#
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nickal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Nickal keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Nickal is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nickal is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T12#
Nickal controls the action.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Nickal has good solid back control here.
Nickal has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T13#
Nickal controls the position.
Gracie trying to control the action but Nickal just sinks the hooks in.
Nickal tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie pushed the leg off.
Nickal controls the action.#T14#
Let's hope that Nickal 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.
Will Nickal go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nickal.
Nickal tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 16 to 0.
Bo Nickal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 250
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
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 3 wins and 7 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but La Vellei saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
La Vellei gets in close and instigates a clinch.
La Vellei is looking for a takedown.
Gracie tries to pull guard but La Vellei won't allow it.
La Vellei drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Gracie decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but La Vellei can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
La Vellei wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
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.#T1##SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. La Vellei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. La Vellei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
La Vellei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
La Vellei trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but La Vellei pushes his legs off easily.
La Vellei wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
La Vellei forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
La Vellei is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
La Vellei trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it. #SUB2#
La Vellei 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 La Vellei.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
La Vellei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
La Vellei controlling the pace. #SUB2#
La Vellei is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
La Vellei wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for La Vellei to get the leverage. #SUB2#
La Vellei 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. La Vellei eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
La Vellei 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 La Vellei.
La Vellei tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4##SUB2#
La Vellei is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. La Vellei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura here.
La Vellei tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #SUB2#
La Vellei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5##SUB2#
La Vellei is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
La Vellei is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by La Vellei.
#SUB2#
La Vellei is working for a submission of some sort.
La Vellei passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (3) La Vellei#T6##SUB2#
La Vellei moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracie has worked his arm free - good work by Gracie!
#SUB2#
La Vellei swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into La Vellei's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (3) La Vellei#SUB2#
La Vellei looking for subs off his back but Gracie has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
La Vellei moves into full guard.
Gracie passes La Vellei's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7#
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (3) La Vellei
La Vellei 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 is just content to waste time from the top position. La Vellei takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
La Vellei wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for La Vellei there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (3) La Vellei
La Vellei can't escape the position.
#T8#
Gracie trying to control but La Vellei is having none of it.
La Vellei is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
La Vellei is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Gracie has control of La Vellei's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and La Vellei regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar but La Vellei turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from La Vellei. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (5) La Vellei
Gracie keeping moving, preventing La Vellei from controlling successfully. #T9#
La Vellei looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (10) vs (5) La Vellei
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (13) vs (5) La Vellei
Gracie working away.
La Vellei is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but La Vellei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
La Vellei wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (16) vs (5) La Vellei
Gracie moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (19) vs (5) La Vellei
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
La Vellei trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
La Vellei is trying to break free.
Gracie avoiding La Vellei 's attempts to control his hands.
La Vellei is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gracie wants to control but La Vellei is keeping busy.#T11#
La Vellei can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Gracie tightening his grip on La Vellei, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on La Vellei's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
La Vellei manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by La Vellei.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (19) vs (7) La Vellei
La Vellei tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
La Vellei's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
La Vellei wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
La Vellei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gracie has his foot on La Vellei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. La Vellei works his way back into a safe position though.
La Vellei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gracie has his foot on La Vellei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. La Vellei works his way back into a safe position though.
La Vellei sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard. #SUB2#
La Vellei is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.#T13#
La Vellei trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (21) vs (7) La Vellei#SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but La Vellei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie won't allow La Vellei to sweep him here. #SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but La Vellei gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (21) vs (9) La Vellei#T14##SUB#
La Vellei looking to improve position, pressing down on Gracie's thigh with his hand. Gracie seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is La Vellei paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! La Vellei's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Gracie picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ruben Gracie!
Ruben 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:
CACC 245
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sulvar.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sulvar defends it well.
Sulvar 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.
Sulvar gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Sulvar stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
#TD2#
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Sulvar pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Sulvar pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sulvar is stalling in the full guard.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Sulvar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar 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: Sulvar (0) vs (4) Gracie
Sulvar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Sulvar regains half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Sulvar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sulvar is holding on for now.
Sulvar wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Sulvar defends it.
Sulvar is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Sulvar defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sulvar 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: Sulvar (4) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie tries to break free.
Sulvar slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sulvar trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sulvar biding his time, controlling Gracie.
Gracie is trying to break free.
#T4#
Gracie turns into Sulvar and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulvar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (6) vs (6) Gracie
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulvar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Sulvar is controlling the pace.
Sulvar'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.#T5#
Sulvar is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Sulvar 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.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Gracie trying to control but Sulvar postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (9) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie stops Sulvar from passing to mount.
Gracie tries to buck Sulvar off but Sulvar is having none of it.
Sulvar advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (11) vs (6) Gracie
Sulvar is stalling here but it's allowed Gracie to get half guard.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well. #T7#
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Sulvar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sulvar prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Sulvar wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sulvar controlling the action here.
Gracie tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.#T8##SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie gets full guard.
Sulvar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T9##SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sulvar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sulvar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sulvar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sulvar defends well.
Sulvar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#T10#
Sulvar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Sulvar is stalling in the full guard.
Sulvar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sulvar looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (11) vs (8) Gracie#T11#
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Sulvar is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Sulvar managing to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Sulvar.
Sulvar wants to control but Gracie passes easily into half guard.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Sulvar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sulvar is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T13#
Sulvar controlling the position well.
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Sulvar won't allow it.
Sulvar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sulvar.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Sulvar has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Sulvar wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sulvar holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Tres Sulvar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CWC 234
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
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 1 wins and 5 losses; Kevin Huang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Huang wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side#TD2#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huang (0) vs (2) Gracie
Huang is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.
Huang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie is pushing down on Huang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Huang is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Huang is having none of it. #T1#
Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Huang takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Huang is keeping the position.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Huang 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 pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huang (2) vs (2) Gracie
Huang 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.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Huang controlling him for the moment.
Gracie is trying to keep Huang in close.
#T2#
Huang 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.
Huang stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Huang defends easily.
Huang showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Huang tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Huang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huang (2) vs (4) Gracie
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie is looking to advance position but Huang has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Huang (6) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is trying to reverse the position but instead Huang has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Huang (9) vs (4) Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Huang keeps control of the position.
Good control from Huang.#T5#
Huang is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Huang.
Gracie can't escape the position.
#T6#
A lull in the action here.
Huang biding his time, looking for the opening.
Huang'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.
A lull in the action here.
#T7#
Gracie trying to control the hands but Huang breaks the grip.
Huang has good solid back control here.
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8#
Huang has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
Huang is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie wants to control but Huang is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Huang trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Huang trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Huang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Huang controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Huang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Huang uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (12) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Huang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Huang is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Huang controlling the position. #T12#
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Huang controlling from side mount.
Huang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #T13#
Huang staying calm.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Huang wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Huang jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (15) vs (4) Gracie#T14#
Huang trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie won't allow Huang to pass to mount.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huang takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Kevin Huang made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 225
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
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 6 wins and 2 losses; Eduardo Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Vieira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vieira showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (0) Gracie
Well, if Vieira 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.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vieira defends well.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet. #T1#
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vieira is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Vieira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Vieira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Vieira trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Vieira 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#
Vieira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira preventing the sweep.
Gracie looking to control but Vieira passes into half guard.
Vieira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vieira 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. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (5) vs (0) Gracie#T4#
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Vieira is looking to work his way around to Gracie's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vieira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vieira'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 is squirming around, avoiding Vieira's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Vieira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Vieira is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vieira wants to take Gracie's back here but Gracie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gracie can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but Vieira passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (8) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie tries to buck Vieira off but Vieira is having none of it.#T6#
Gracie prevents Vieira from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here as Vieira stalls from top position.#SUB#
Vieira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vieira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Vieira is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.#T7##SUB#
Vieira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie wants to control but Vieira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira 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. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (11) vs (0) Gracie
Vieira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape. #SUB#
Vieira goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gracie turns into him and now he's in Vieira's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (11) vs (2) Gracie#T8#
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Vieira wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vieira swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9##SUB2#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vieira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vieira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vieira! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vieira (15) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is not content to let Vieira control the position.
Gracie struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Vieira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T10#
Gracie tries to bench press Vieira off him but Vieira keeps the position. #SUB#
Vieira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vieira 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.
Gracie wants to control but Vieira postures up.
Vieira tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Vieira wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Vieira passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (18) vs (2) Gracie
Vieira tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Vieira wants to control but Gracie has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Gracie is not content to let Vieira control the position.#T13#
Vieira is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gracie reverses the position - he's now on top in Vieira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (18) vs (4) Gracie
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vieira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (20) vs (4) Gracie
Vieira is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now. #T14##SUB#
Vieira seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Vieira is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vieira to get the leverage.
Vieira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vieira takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
Eduardo Vieira 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 213
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
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 3 wins and 3 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 25 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schultz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Schultz
Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Schultz 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 (2) Schultz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Schultz is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schultz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Schultz stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Schultz pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Schultz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Schultz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Schultz is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Schultz slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schultz controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Schultz has control of the leg. #T4#
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Schultz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gracie tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.#T5#
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schultz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schultz is continuing to stall.#T6#
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Schultz is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Schultz content to control rather than advance.
The adventures of Schultz the control monster continue. Boring.#T8#
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Schultz sits in half guard.
Schultz controlling the action here. #T9##SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is not content to let Schultz control the position.
Schultz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Schultz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T11#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schultz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schultz postures up.
#T12#
Schultz passes into half guard.
Schultz prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie gets full guard.#T13#
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schultz 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 pulls Schultz in close to his closed guard and prevents Schultz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie wants to hit a sweep here but Schultz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Schultz#T14#
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Schultz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie wants to control but Schultz is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz wins on points by 5 to 2.
Mike Schultz made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 205: Nielsen vs Silva Jr
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
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 29 wins and 24 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schultz fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Gracie moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
Schultz trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Schultz forces his way into 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.
Schultz controlling the action here.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schultz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schultz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schultz (0) vs (4) Gracie
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Schultz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T1#
Schultz is really stuck here.
Gracie has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Schultz's body.
#SUB2#
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gracie is trying to stick to Schultz's back but Schultz 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 Schultz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schultz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Schultz stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.#T3#
Schultz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schultz 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.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schultz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schultz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schultz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Gracie looking to control.
#SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schultz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schultz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Gracie is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Schultz rolls with it to try and escape but Gracie cranks on the arm and Schultz is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruben Gracie!
Ruben 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 197: Cosades vs Dennis
Date: May 09, 2021 |
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 2 wins and 2 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
La Vellei wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.#CL#
La Vellei tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Gracie gets control of La Vellei's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gracie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
La Vellei 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: Gracie (4) vs (0) La Vellei
Gracie has control of an arm but La Vellei manages to advance to Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (4) La Vellei#SUB2#
La Vellei 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, Gracie has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to roll but La Vellei sticks to his back.
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
La Vellei is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Gracie is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
A relieved looking Jean Cristopher La Vellei 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:
CACC 188: Arias vs Cole
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Ryan Hell!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Hell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Hell
Hell wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully.
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.
Hell wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie pulls Hell in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hell is aware though and is defending well.
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.#T1#
Hell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hell passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hell is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Hell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hell is working for a submission of some sort.
Hell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Hell 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. #T3#
Hell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hell moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Hell
Hell advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (7) Hell
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Hell's attempts to control the action.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Hell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Hell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gracie 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: Gracie (2) vs (7) Hell
Hell trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Hell wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie pushes down on Hell's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hell is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (7) Hell#SUB#
Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hell has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hell! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (9) Hell
Hell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #T7##SUB#
Hell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hell has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Hell trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hell trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully. #T8#
Hell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hell trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Hell forces his way into half guard.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9#
Gracie controls Hell momentarily but Hell frees himself.
Hell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hell trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hell defends well.
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.#T10#
Hell pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hell wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T11#
Hell moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (12) Hell
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hell with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Hell wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (5) vs (15) Hell
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie prevents Hell from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T13#
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T14##SUB2#
Hell 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, Gracie has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hell trying to control.
Hell controls the position.
Gracie tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hell wins on points by 15 to 5.
Ryan Hell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CACC 178: Hozdic vs Morgan
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gracie rushes Sulvar and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Gracie tightens his grip and picks Sulvar up, before dumping him to the ground. Sulvar manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
Gracie trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Gracie passes Sulvar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sulvar gets back to full guard.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sulvar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Sulvar wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#T1#
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Sulvar defends it.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Sulvar is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sulvar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulvar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Sulvar is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Sulvar is trying is best to control the position here.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Sulvar is defending well.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sulvar looking for submissions off his back.
Sulvar manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Gracie is thwarting Sulvar's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sulvar trying to control here.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sulvar won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Sulvar is working away. #T6#
Sulvar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sulvar.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Sulvar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Sulvar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.#T7#
Sulvar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie passes Sulvar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sulvar manages to get to full guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Sulvar wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sulvar dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.#T9#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Sulvar looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (4) Gracie
Sulvar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sulvar is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Sulvar working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Gracie postures up.
#T11#
Sulvar has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Sulvar is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but instead Gracie has moved into half guard.
Gracie prevents Sulvar from improving his position.#T12#
Sulvar trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (2) vs (7) Gracie
Sulvar prevents Gracie from taking his back.
Sulvar is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
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.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Sulvar is having none of it. #T13#
Sulvar stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sulvar is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sulvar is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Sulvar is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Sulvar is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (2) vs (10) Gracie#T14#
Sulvar is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Sulvar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sulvar is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sulvar fending off the submission attempt from Gracie.
Sulvar tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 10 to 2.
Ruben 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 170: Krawlee vs Brown
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael Garibaldi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
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 looks for a takedown but Garibaldi sprawls well.
Garibaldi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gracie.#TD2#
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Garibaldi (0) vs (4) Gracie
Garibaldi tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Garibaldi tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position. #T1#
Garibaldi prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Garibaldi wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Garibaldi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Garibaldi is trying to work for a sweep but Gracie has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Garibaldi (0) vs (6) Gracie
Garibaldi wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Garibaldi is just holding on here. Gracie manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Garibaldi (0) vs (9) Gracie#SUB2#
Garibaldi won't enjoy being in this position. Gracie looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Garibaldi is tapping - it's over boys! Gracie picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ruben Gracie!
A very excited looking Ruben 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:
CACC 163: Morrison vs Pavlov 2
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
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 6 wins and 4 losses; Raul Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Raul Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Ruben Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Raul Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruben Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raul Gracie is looking to clinch but Ruben Gracie is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruben Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Raul Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ruben Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Raul Gracie (2) vs (0) Ruben Gracie
Raul Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Raul Gracie 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruben Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Raul Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Ruben Gracie is looking for a triangle but Raul Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Raul Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Raul Gracie (5) vs (0) Ruben Gracie
Ruben Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Raul Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ruben Gracie regains half guard.
Ruben Gracie is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Raul Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruben Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Raul Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Ruben Gracie is defending well.
#SUB2#
Ruben Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Ruben Gracie gets full guard.
Raul Gracie stays in close to Ruben Gracie's body and controls the position.
Raul Gracie wants to control from the top but Ruben Gracie keeps moving.
Raul Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Raul Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Raul Gracie (8) vs (0) Ruben Gracie
Raul Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruben Gracie keeps working.
Ruben 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.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruben Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Raul Gracie off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Raul Gracie (8) vs (4) Ruben Gracie
Raul Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Ruben Gracie keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Ruben Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Raul Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Ruben Gracie gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Ruben Gracie working for the choke.
Ruben Gracie not allowing Raul Gracie to control his hands.
Raul Gracie tries to roll but Ruben Gracie sticks to his back.
#T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ruben Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Raul Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Ruben Gracie keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Ruben Gracie working for a choke but Raul Gracie is defending well.
Raul Gracie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T5##SUB2#
Raul Gracie defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ruben Gracie's arms.
Ruben Gracie not allowing Raul Gracie to control his hands.
Raul Gracie wants to escape the position.
#T6##SUB2#
Ruben Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Raul Gracie is controlling his hands well.
Raul Gracie trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Raul Gracie showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Ruben Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Ruben Gracie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Raul Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T7#
Raul Gracie is in bad spot here.
Raul Gracie trying to control the position but Ruben Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Raul Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ruben Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Raul Gracie is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
I really don't envy Raul Gracie right now.
#SUB2#
Ruben Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Raul Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Raul Gracie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Ruben Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T8##SUB2#
Ruben Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Raul Gracie defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ruben Gracie is trying to stick to Raul Gracie's back but Raul Gracie is turning into Ruben Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ruben Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Raul Gracie. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raul Gracie (10) vs (4) Ruben Gracie
Raul Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Raul Gracie (13) vs (4) Ruben Gracie
Raul Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ruben Gracie's legs.
Ruben Gracie looking for a sweep but Raul Gracie has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Raul Gracie (15) vs (4) Ruben Gracie#T9#
Ruben Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Raul Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Raul Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ruben Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Raul Gracie controlling from mount.
Ruben Gracie regains half guard.
Raul Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruben Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10#
Raul Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Ruben Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Raul Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Raul Gracie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ruben Gracie's thigh. Ruben Gracie counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Raul Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruben Gracie is retaining full guard.
Ruben Gracie keeping moving, preventing Raul Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Raul Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruben Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raul Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Ruben Gracie's legs - danger averted.#T11#
Raul Gracie pushes down on Ruben Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Raul Gracie is pressing down on Ruben Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ruben Gracie is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Ruben Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raul Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Ruben Gracie tries to roll over but Raul Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ruben Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Raul Gracie controlling the pace.
Raul Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ruben Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Raul Gracie (18) vs (4) Ruben Gracie
Ruben Gracie tries to reverse the position but Raul Gracie maintains control.
Raul Gracie fails to move to back control.
Raul Gracie looking to control but Ruben Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Ruben Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Ruben Gracie tries to improve his position but Raul Gracie has taken his back! Raul Gracie has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ruben Gracie tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Raul Gracie pushes Ruben Gracie away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raul Gracie!
Raul Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
IFC86: Mma v Warring
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Mason 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.
Gracie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mason tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bea Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
Mason rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mason's guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
Gracie connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is in close to Mason's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
Mason has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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.#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.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Mason uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Mason is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mason has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from.
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.
Mason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mason passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Gracie flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mason wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is concentrating on defense, preventing Mason from advancing position.
Gracie gets full guard.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard. #REVR#
Gracie pushes down on Mason's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie prevents Mason from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Mason won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Gracie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mason wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Gracie misses its target.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Gracie throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
Ruben Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Mason on that attempt.
Gracie throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mason takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mason's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Mason looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Mason just gets out of the way.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mason's guard.#T1#
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mason's head.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
Mason can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mason slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie postures up.
Mason manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Mason wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mason is controlling him. #T3##SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mason passes into side control.
Mason creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gracie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Mason throws an elbow but Gracie slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mason misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gracie tries to buck Mason off but Mason is having none of it.
Mason cracks Gracie with a big elbow.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mason advances to full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Gracie dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mason tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A clash of legs there as Mason blocks the low kick.
Gracie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracie wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruben Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.
Gracie lands the left hand.
Mason misses with a double jab
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mason's half guard.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Gracie working Mason over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie stalling.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
Gracie is nestled in close to Mason, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Mason's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mason.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Mason 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 is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
Mason wants to control but Gracie passes into side.
Gracie lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mason down.
Mason is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie takes a little break here. Mason wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mason is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gracie connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Gracie lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mason down.
Gracie working the ground and pound.
Ruben Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mason is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mason taking a bit of punishment here - Gracie scoring with strikes.
Gracie happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie scores with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruben Gracie!
After winning the bout, Ruben 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:
IFC78: Pugberg v Lomachenko
Date: Nov 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kennedy wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
Kennedy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kennedy throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Kennedy moved away.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Kennedy moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Kennedy thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Kennedy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kennedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Kennedy misses with a hook.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kennedy sprawls and moves away.#T1#
A jab from Kennedy misses.
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kennedy circles away quickly and effectively.
Steven Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy lands a slapping body shot.
Gracie is looking to chop away at Kennedy's legs.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kennedy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
Kennedy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kennedy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gracie lunges at Kennedy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kennedy's hand.
Kennedy thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it #TD#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kennedy's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie passes into half guard. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
Gracie winds up and cracks Kennedy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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.#SUB2#
Kennedy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kennedy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kennedy punching from the bottom.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Kennedy is defending well.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Kennedy wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Kennedy is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kennedy avoid being mounted?
Kennedy is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kennedy!
Kennedy is trying desperately to improve position.
Kennedy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Kennedy is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Kennedy is trying to escape the mount.
Kennedy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Kennedy defends it easily.
Kennedy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Kennedy pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kennedy tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kennedy throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Kennedy throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kennedy gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kennedy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy scores with a shot to the body.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Gracie misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Kennedy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gracie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kennedy.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gracie duly obliges.
Kennedy cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gracie moves out of range as Kennedy throws a body kick.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Kennedy throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A low kick from Kennedy is predictable there
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Kennedy misses with a body kick.
Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kennedy.
Gracie throwing a counter right hand but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Kennedy is looking to clinch.
Gracie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kennedy under the eye.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kennedy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Kennedy swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throwing a counter right hand but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Gracie lands but Kennedy takes it in his stride.
Kennedy lands with a shot to the body.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Kennedy throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gracie feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kennedy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kennedy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kennedy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gracie if he has to take too many more of those.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
#T4#
Kennedy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kennedy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kennedy throws a leg kick
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kennedy throws a sloppy body shot
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Kennedy.
Steven Kennedy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie avoids the body shot from Kennedy.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Kennedy.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Kennedy sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kennedy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crunch! Kennedy slams his shin into Gracie's torso.
Kennedy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Kennedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kennedy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracie half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kennedy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kennedy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Kennedy misses.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kennedy in his tracks. #T1#
Good exchange - Kennedy coming out on top.
Gracie slips a straight right by Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kennedy throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie checks a low kick from Kennedy.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
Kennedy misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Kennedy misses with a kick to the body.
Kennedy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Kennedy cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.#T2#
Kennedy throws a lazy body kick
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kennedy was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kennedy trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Kennedy 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 Kennedy.
Ruben Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Kennedy tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Kennedy can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Gracie cracks Kennedy with a big elbow.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gracie is putting a hurting on Kennedy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gracie advances to full mount. #SUB#
Gracie is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Kennedy is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Kennedy flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Gracie anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Kennedy and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Gracie slips an arm under Kennedy 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 Kennedy like an anaconda would it's prey. Kennedy fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ruben Gracie!
Ruben Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IFC MW 45: Mumu vs Sainty
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Dan connects with a solid leg kick.
Dan lands an overhand right.
Dan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Dan avoids it well and moves away.
Dan throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Dan didn't expect that.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dan is trying is best to control the position here.
Dan is looking to improve his position.
Dan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie prevents Dan from improving his position.#T1#
Dan is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dan 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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dan controlling the position.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Dan is retaining full guard.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dan wants to sweep but no luck.
Dan keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Dan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dan keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Dan controlling the position.#T2#
Gracie advances position into side control!
Dan is looking to reverse the position.
Dan gets back to half guard.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie winds up and cracks Dan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gracie is pressing down on Dan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dan is holding on for now.
Dan is looking to improve his position.
Dan trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dan is looking to improve his position.
Dan trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
#T3#
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gracie punching from mount but Dan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gracie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dan wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Dan tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Dan is squirming around nicely.
Gracie throws some wild stikes that Dan manages to avoid easily.
Dan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dan is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Gracie.
Dan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dan is in a horrible position here. Gracie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gracie prevents Dan from getting the reversal.
Gracie trying to control but Dan is having none of it.
Dan gets back to half guard.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Gracie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dangerous Dan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dan throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Dan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dan connects with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
Dan is looking to score with low kicks.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dan can do to turn this around?
Dan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Dan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Dan scores with a spinning back kick!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Dan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dan.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Dan is quick to defend against it.
Dan defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Dan loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Dan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dan throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Dan misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dan just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Dan looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dan misses with a low kick.
Dan connects with a jab.
Dan checks a leg kick.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Dan throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dan connects with a single shot there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Dan.
Good leg kick by Dan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Dan tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Dan throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from Dan tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Dan tries to land a body kick
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dan misses with an uppercut.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dan throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Dan throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dan throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Dan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Dan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dan misses with the body kick
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Dan cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Dan misses with a body shot.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie defending well as Dan loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Dan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dan throws a body shot but no joy.
Dan misses the jab.
Gracie leaves Dan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ruben Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dangerous Dan.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gracie moves forwards but Dan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dan misses with a low kick.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dangerous Dan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dan throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Dan only half commits.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Dan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dan misses with a kick to the body
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Dan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dan moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dan tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Dan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a jab when Dan was well out of range.
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Dan. Dan gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Dan throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dan looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Dan wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dangerous Dan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dan lands a high kick!
A low kick from Dan is predictable there
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Dan.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good work by Gracie as he checks the leg kick.
Dan misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Dan connects with a solid leg kick.
Gracie is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dan.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dan throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
Dangerous Dan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dan misses with a low kick.
Dan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD#
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Dan trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is trying to control. Dan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dan wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dan is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Dan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Dan defends it.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie works his way into side control.
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.
Dan can't do much from the bottom here.
Dan is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Gracie postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dan to see if he's OK.
Gracie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dan is avoiding damage well.
Dan is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Dan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gracie trying to control the action but Dan is working from the bottom.
Dan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
Dan is punishing Gracie with some ground and pound.
Gracie trying to control the position but Dan manages to sink in the hooks.
Gracie tries to roll but Dan sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Dan looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
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 Ruben Gracie.
I think Gracie 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruben Gracie!
A victorious Ruben 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:
NJMMA XS 12
Date: Sep 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Zylo just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Zylo misses.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zylo loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Zylo throws a body shot but no joy.
Zylo lands with a nice body punch.
Zylo throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zylo swivels and escapes.
Gracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zylo swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie cracks Zylo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Zylo controls the action.
Gracie tries a body shot but Zylo blocks it.
Zylo 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.#T1#
Zylo crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
Zylo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zylo misses with a knee to the head.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Zylo lands with a light punch inside.
Zylo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zylo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Zylo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zylo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zylo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Zylo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zylo scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zylo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zylo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zylo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Zylo. #T2#
Zylo scores with a shoulder strike.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zylo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zylo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zylo taking a breather.
Gracie tries a body shot but Zylo blocks it.
A knee to the head by Zylo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ruben Gracie has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zylo obliges.
Zylo lands with a right to the head.
Zylo 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.
Zylo misses with a knee strike.
Zylo scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zylo.
Zylo working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Zylo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Zylo connects with a knee to the head.
Zylo trying to land knees to the body.
Zylo blocks an uppercut.
Gracie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A knee to the head by Zylo.
#T3#
Zylo taking a breather.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zylo scores with a shoulder strike.
Zylo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Zylo working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Zylo lands a right hand.
Zylo misses with a knee strike.
Zylo misses with a knee to the head.
Zylo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Zylo lands a left hand.
Zylo lands a knee to the head.
Zylo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zylo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Zylo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Zylo looking to throw knees to the head but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Zylo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zylo is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Zylo tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zylo misses with the head strike.
Gracie tries to stall but Zylo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zylo missing with knees to the body.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Zylo lands a knee to the body.
Zylo tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Zylo avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zylo tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Zylo 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Zylo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruben Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zylo defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Zylo.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Zylo is quick to defend against it.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zylo manages to avoid it.
Zylo looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie throws a hook but Zylo avoids it easily.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Zylo.
Zylo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie lands the left hand.
Ares Zylo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zylo tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ares Zylo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Gracie has Zylo up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Zylo landing knees to the head.
#T1#
Zylo looking to slow down the pace here.
Zylo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zylo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zylo scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zylo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Zylo misses with a knee strike.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zylo prevents it.
Zylo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Zylo.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Zylo swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ares Zylo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zylo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Zylo scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zylo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Gracie.
Zylo scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zylo's elbow.
Zylo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Gracie.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Zylo.
Gracie is trying to stall.
Zylo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zylo lands a nice knee to the body.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Gracie tries to work over Zylo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Zylo blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
Zylo scores with a knee to the head.
Zylo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Zylo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zylo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zylo lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
Zylo lands a short shot on the inside 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?!!
Zylo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Zylo pushes Gracie against the cage. Zylo is working some dirty boxing. Zylo pushes off with a quick right hook! Gracie goes down! Gracie tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Zylo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ares Zylo!
A victorious Ares Zylo 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:
NJMMA XS 11
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Baxter walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.#CUT#
It looks like Rocky Baxter has been cut.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie jabs Baxter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
Baxter 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baxter duly obliges.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Baxter is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Baxter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Gracie. That snapped Baxter 's head back.
Rocky Baxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Baxter is just out of range.
Baxter throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Gracie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Baxter slips the punch.#CL#
Gracie clinches.
Good body shot from Gracie.
#TD#
Gracie gets control of Baxter 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gracie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baxter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Baxter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baxter defends it easily.#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Baxter 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baxter works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Baxter defends it easily.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Baxter 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.#T2#
Baxter looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Baxter pushes his legs off easily.
Baxter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Gracie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Baxter has picked Gracie up and slammed him! Gracie can't keep hold of the triangle and Baxter manages to pass to side control!
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Baxter gets full guard.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie passes to side control. #T3#
Gracie has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Baxter is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie mounts Baxter ! Really nice guard pass there!
Baxter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Baxter is squirming around nicely.
Gracie moves to the back. #SUB#
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
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.#T4##SUB#
Baxter showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Baxter has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Baxter covering up well and avoiding damage.
I really don't envy Baxter right now.
Gracie is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Baxter 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baxter throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Baxter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie passes Baxter 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
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. Baxter tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ruben Gracie!
A relieved looking Ruben 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Gracie is looking to clinch but Guy is avoiding it.
No luck for Guy with that takedown attempt.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Guy misses the jab.
Guy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guy somewhat.#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Guy back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
Ruben Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Might Guy.
Guy is looking for a takedown.
Guy tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Gracie to work.
#T1#
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Guy prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Guy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gracie is defending well.
Guy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gracie after a bit of a struggle.
Guy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Guy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guy is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gracie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guy wants to take the fight to the mat but Gracie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Guy prevents the takedown attempt.
Guy prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Guy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
Gracie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Guy stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie stalling against the cage.
Gracie effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Guy regains guard.
#T3#
Guy looking for a sweep. Not yet Guy, not yet.
Guy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guy is keeping the position for now.
Guy wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Guy managing to control the position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guy is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Guy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Guy is now in Gracie's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy lands a couple of elbows.
Guy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie controls Guy momentarily but Guy frees himself.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Guy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Might Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Guy looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Guy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Guy pushes him off.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Guy shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Guy has a takedown stuffed.
Ruben Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Might Guy.
Gracie tries a low kick but Guy avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to chop away at Guy's legs.
Guy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stalling in the clinch from Gracie.
Guy managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Gracie misses with an elbow strike.
Guy avoids a wild elbow strike from Gracie.
Gracie just leaning against Guy, taking a breather.
Gracie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guy tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Guy controls the action.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie gets underhooks to prevent Guy's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Gracie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Guy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gracie is hanging on to Guy's back as he tries to escape.
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Gracie working for a choke but Guy is defending well.
Gracie missing with punches from the back. #T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Guy won't enjoy being in this position. Gracie looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Guy is tapping - it's over boys! Gracie picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ruben Gracie!
Ruben Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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