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Event:
JAG Final Destination II
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1# Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gracie looks for the body kick but Dead saw that one coming. A head kick misses from Gracie. Dead missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. We've been told by Dead's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Dead throws a one two combo.
#CUT# It looks like Breno Gracie has been cut. Dead checks a low kick from Gracie. Dead lands a jab to the head.
Gracie misses with a low kick. Dead takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dead takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Dead punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Gracie avoids the body shot from Dead.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dead as he jumps to the side. Dead tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Dead avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dead swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Dead avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie tries a low kick but Dead avoids it. Dead blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie throws a leg kick #CL# and Dead counters by moving into the clinch. A short uppercut from Dead. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow. Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dead walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Gracie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Dead misses. Dead cracks Gracie with a good jab.#T2# An inside leg kick lands from Dead. Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dead defends it nicely. Evil Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Breno Gracie. Dead staying out of range there. It looked like Dead wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Dead counters with a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dead smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Gracie throws a lazy head kick and Dead counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking. Gracie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Dead throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Dead looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Dead misses the shot to the body. Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3# Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Dead swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie. Dead throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it. Gracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Evil Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gracie throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Dead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A head kick by Gracie misses and Dead counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie. Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Dead manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Dead throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. Dead lands a jab. Dead checks a leg kick.#T4# Dead darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Breno Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This has been an exciting period of action! Dead checks a leg kick. Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Dead holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. A short right from Dead. Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dead smiles and moves away.
Gracie's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy 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. Gracie scores with a leg kick.
Dead is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Nice shot lands for Dead. Some bone on bone action there as Dead checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Gracie looks to throw a body kick and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gracie throws out a loose jab but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it. A shot to the body from Dead misses #TD2# and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dead won't be happy with that. #ES# Dead explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Dead dominated that round. The cut man is working on Breno Gracie's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Dead misses with a looping left. Dead bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head. Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dead on the side of the head. Gracie shoots in and drives through. Dead sprawls well. An attempted straight right counter from Dead misses the target. Dead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Dead throws a big shot that misses. Dead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
As Gracie tries to get set, Dead tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie manages to avoid the attempt. Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie stuns Dead with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dead scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Evil Dead is winning the standup battle so far. Nice sprawl there from Dead as Gracie shoots in.#T1# Dead misses with a wild body shot. Gracie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dead has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Gracie scores with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride. Dead lands a jab to the nose. Dead on the wrong end of a nice jab. Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Dead misses the target. Dead connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Dead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively. Gracie misses with a right hand and Dead counters with a nice uppercut. A low kick from Gracie is predictable there and Dead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dead cracks Gracie with a good jab.#T2# Dead lands a jab to Gracie's midsection. Dead lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Dead lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Dead. Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dead as he avoids it easily. Evil Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Breno Gracie. Dead bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards. Dead looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely. Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. A head kick by Gracie misses and Dead counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3# Gracie throws a front kick aimed at Dead's knee but Dead avoids it well. Sloppy strikes from Dead. Those never looked like landing. Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Dead avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie throws a head kick but Dead moves out of range.
Dead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away. Gracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Gracie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dead throws a hook but Gracie blocks it. Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Dead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around? Gracie misses with a takedown attempt and Dead counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4# A looping hook to the body misses from Dead. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet. Gracie moves away from the strike by Dead. Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Gracie blocks a jab. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracie 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 Dead has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dead and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Gracie throws a head kick but Dead moves out of range.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Dead's head but Dead sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gracie slips a jab from Dead. Gracie with the counter takedown but Dead avoids it easily. Dead is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks. Gracie thumps Dead with a low kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dead pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Dead is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Dead lands an overhand right. Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Dead. Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Dead dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Breno Gracie's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Dead ducks down to avoid it. Dead throws a hook but Gracie blocks it. A good leg kick by Gracie. Dead avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Dead is looking to counter punch. Dead throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gracie throws a leg kick and Dead counters with a lovely shot to the body. Gracie throws a nice head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gracie, right into the meat.
A head kick by Gracie misses and Dead counters with a stiff right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie lands with a shot to the body. Gracie throws a head kick but Dead moves out of range.
Gracie walks into a left hand. Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Dead moves out of range easily. #T1# Dead lands with a nice body punch. Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dead cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Dead scores with a nice strike. Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dead misses with a hook. Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dead. Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie swings away with a leg kick that misses. Gracie lands a lovely overhand right. Donk. Dead catches Gracie right on the button with a cross. Dead misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2# Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Dead moves out of range easily. Gracie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Dead takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dead checks a leg kick. Dead throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gracie shoots in but no luck this time. Dead throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dead. Gracie throws a leg kick that is checked and Dead counters with a two punch combo. Dead avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dead counters with a straight right hand.#T3# Gracie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dead's head. Dead lands with a good body shot. Dead lands the left hand. Gracie throws a solid leg kick but Dead takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gracie. Dead was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Dead tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Gracie with a poor takedown and Dead counters with a nice body shot. Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2# Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dead looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dead manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts. Dead makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dead.#SUB2# Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dead manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Dead in his guard.#REVR# Dead is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##SU# Dead stands up from guard. Let's bang! Gracie throws a head kick that misses. Dead is looking to counter punch. Gracie throws a low kick, looking for Dead's leg but Dead calmly moves out of range. Gracie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dead is able to avoid easily. Dead throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it. Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie misses with a low kick. An attempted straight right counter from Dead misses the target. Breno Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Evil Dead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dead to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Evil Dead showed his dominance in that final round. Well Dead has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Dead! Evil Dead decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
JAG Benedetti vs Dick
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1# Gracie fails with a takedown attempt. An inside leg kick from Gracie misses. Kluba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kluba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie. Kluba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie. #SUB# Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kluba has escaped the position, nice work there. Kluba is trying to get back to half guard. Kluba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kluba is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Gracie is looking for a kimura but Kluba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB# Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Kluba is defending well.
Kluba keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1# Kluba gets full guard. Gracie wants to pass the guard but Kluba is keeping the position.#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. #SUB# Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kluba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Kluba in his guard.#REVB##SUB# Gracie working for a triangle but Kluba defends it easily.
#SUB# Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kluba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kluba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB# Gracie is looking for a triangle but Kluba pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kluba 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. Gracie is trying to improve his position.#SU2# Kluba decides to stand back up. Kluba steps back and let's Gracie get back to his feet. Gracie feints and then cracks Kluba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kluba down. Gracie with a poor takedown enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Breno Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gracie throws a leg kick enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2# It looks like Breno Gracie has been cut.#T3# Kluba throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it. Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Kluba tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kluba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Gracie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kluba. Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kluba counters with a straight right hand. Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot. Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Kluba tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kluba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. A jab from Kluba misses. Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kluba sprawls and moves away. Gracie throws a leg kick and Kluba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kluba jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kluba misses with an uppercut. #T4# Gracie throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Kluba counters with a straight right hand. Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Kluba moves out of range easily. Kluba throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kluba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A countering left hand to the body from Kluba misses. Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kluba. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A slow jab from Kluba misses its intended target. Sebastian Kluba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kluba counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Gracie misses with a body kick. Gracie looks for the body kick but Kluba saw that one coming. Gracie throws a head kick that misses. Gracie misses with a leg kick. Kluba throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Kluba dominated that round. The cut man is working on Breno Gracie's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Kluba scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Kluba blocks a jab. Sebastian Kluba seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick. Gracie throws a head kick that misses. Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Gracie staying out of range there. Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Kluba is quick to defend against it. Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Kluba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kluba displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Kluba has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Left hook, right uppercut from Kluba. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gracie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gracie swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kluba misses the jab. A shot to the liver by Kluba. Beautiful body shot.#T1# Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kluba's sensitive parts. Gracie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kluba throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Kluba seems unphased.
Gracie throws a low kick, looking for Kluba's leg but Kluba calmly moves out of range. Kluba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.#CUT2# Breno Gracie's cut is getting worse. Kluba scores to the head and body with a nice combination! A swing and a miss from Kluba. Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Kluba checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kluba scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2# 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!#KD2# Oooooh!!! Kluba has knocked Gracie down with a huge combo! Kluba steps away and waves a wobbly Gracie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Gracie is rocked! Kluba drops Gracie with a naaaaasty hook - Gracie is in real trouble here! Kluba dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Kluba! During a confident post fight interview, Sebastian Kluba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
JBL TBD 2
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1# Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Some bone on bone action there as Hide checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Hide tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gracie is able to avoid easily. Hide scores with a jab. A cross from Hide lands. Hide keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hide avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Breno Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD# Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB# Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie prevents Hide from standing back up.
Hide gets back to full guard.
#SUB# Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Hide slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.#REVB# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hide. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB# Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hide 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 Hide! Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Gracie is working hard here to advance position. Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as Hide dominates the positioning. Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gracie is not content to let Hide control the position. Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2# Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hide's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB# Gracie looking for submissions off his back. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hide missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB# Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hide pulls his head out easily. Hide is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3##SUB# Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hide pulls his head out easily. Hide trying to control the pace. Gracie moves into full guard.
#SUB# Gracie looking for subs off his back but Hide has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB# Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hide pulls his head out easily. Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T4# Hide looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Let's hope that Hide 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.#SUB# Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Hide performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hide pulls his head out easily. Hide tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Hide dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Gracie shoots in and drives through. Hide sprawls well. Hide misses with a leg kick. Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Hide manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Gracie connects with a high kick. Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Hide counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2# It looks like Breno Gracie has been cut. Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt. Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie throws a head kick but Hide moves out of range.
Hide unleashes a big counter combination but Gracie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2# Hide closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage. Come on Hide - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hide'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. Hide continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T1# Hide using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hide lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. Hide is working Gracie over against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hide digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2# Hide breaks the clinch.
#TD# Hide gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2# Hide has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gracie off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Gracie throws a head kick that misses and Hide makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A jab from Hide finds it's way through Gracie's defenses. Hide lands a lovely overhand right. Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hide.
#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Hide. Gracie is being controlled here. #T2# Hide working the ground and pound from side control. Hide scoring with punches from side control. Hide trying to control the position but Gracie is working away. Hide working the ground and pound. Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. Hide controlling the position from side mount. Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Hide controlling from side mount. Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Hide misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T3# Hide tries to score with some ground and pound. Gracie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Hide looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gracie is avoiding damage well.
Gracie is letting Hide control him for a moment. Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. Hide scoring with punches and elbows. Raphael Hide has got the better of the ground game so far. Hide wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. Gracie tries to buck Hide off but Hide is having none of it. Hide controlling the position. #T4# Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Hide 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 Hide. #SUB# Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Hide slows the pace down in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Hide showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Breno Gracie's cut. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Gracie lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Hide takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hide has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gracie checks a low kick from Hide. Gracie throws a low kick but Hide avoids it. Hide looks like he wants to counter punch here. Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hide is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Hide circles away and we're back to standing. Gracie tries to land a body kick and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gracie throws a head kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hide keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hide looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hide misses with a body shot.
Gracie cracks the inside of Hide's front leg. Hide scores with a shot to the body.
Hide misses with a wild body shot. #T1# Gracie shoots and misses and Hide counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hide defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Hide into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Hide looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Breno Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hide punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch. Hide connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back. Hide with a body punch. A glancing blow. Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Hide takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hide swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2# Hide closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hide lands in his opponent's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hide controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##SUB# Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hide defends it easily.#SUB# Gracie has an active guard here but Hide has managed to pass into half guard.
Hide perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Hide throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Hide content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB# Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hide pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hide passes into side control! Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Hide moves into full mount! Hide controlling from the full mount. #T4# Hide scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hide looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Hide scoring with strikes to the body and head. Hide passes to full mount! Hide trying to control but Gracie is having none of it. Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Hide punching from mount but Gracie doing a good job of avoiding damage. Breno Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Raphael Hide is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Gracie tries to buck Hide off but he can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight! Raphael Hide comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hide has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael Hide! A very excited looking Raphael Hide rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
JBL Reloaded
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Monger forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches. Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Monger has him pressed against the cage. Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Breno Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Monger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it. Monger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Monger misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Monger.
Monger working Gracie over with knees to the body. Gracie is breathing heavily. Gracie jumps guard but Monger stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Monger walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Monger. #CUT2# It looks like Breno Gracie has been cut. Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie shoots in but Monger avoids the takedown attempt easily. Monger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Monger is out of range. Monger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracie can pounce on him.
#CL2# Monger has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1# Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Monger just stands there and leans against the cage. Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Monger walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Monger gets a clinch. Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Monger won't allow it.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Monger working Gracie over with knees to the body. Monger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Monger with a knee to the head.
Monger landing knees to the head.
Monger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action! Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Monger landing knees to the head.
#CUT2# Breno Gracie's cut is getting worse. Monger lands a good knee to the midsection. Gracie won't want to take too many of those. Monger lands a big knee to the head and Gracie goes down! Monger pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kill Monger!
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Event:
JBL 22
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1# Gracie misses with a body shot.
#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Sonnen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Gracie keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sonnen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head. Sonnen lands a couple of digs.#SUB# Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Sonnen defends easily.
Sonnen works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard. Sonnen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB# Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sonnen defends it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sonnen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Sonnen 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 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Breno Gracie! An out of breath Breno Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
JBL TBD III
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1# Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Kadmon moves away and avoids it. Kadmon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gracie shoots in but Kadmon avoids the takedown attempt easily. Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing. Kadmon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Kadmon ducks under a wild hook from Gracie. Sloppy strikes from Kadmon. Those never looked like landing. Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kadmon defends it well. Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Kadmon counters with a nice uppercut. Kadmon avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Gracie throws a big shot that misses. Kadmon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL# Kadmon moves into range and clinches up with Gracie. Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kadmon to keep the fight standing. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kadmon. Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kadmon smiles and moves away.
Adam Kadmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Breno Gracie. The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kadmon. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kadmon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT# It looks like Breno Gracie has been cut.#T1# Kadmon throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease. Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Kadmon counters with a nice body shot. Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL# Kadmon rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kadmon walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. A combination from Kadmon does no damage. Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Gracie avoids the body shot from Kadmon.
Kadmon scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Kadmon slips the punch. Adam Kadmon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# Kadmon clinches with his opponent.
#TD2# Gracie successfully pulls guard.
Kadmon won't allow Gracie to sweep him here. Gracie is still trying to improve position. Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Pablo's Boxing Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2# Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kadmon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kadmon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kadmon escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control! Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as Kadmon controls the position. Kadmon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground. Gracie is looking for a sweep. Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kadmon's best efforts. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Kadmon mounts him! Kadmon content just to control the position here. Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Kadmon controlling the position easily from mount. #T4# Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Kadmon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Kadmon prevents Gracie from getting the reversal. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Kadmon dominated that round. The cut man is working on Breno Gracie's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Gracie avoids the body shot from Kadmon.
Gracie misses the jab. Gracie tries for a takedown but Kadmon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Gracie misses with a straight left. Kadmon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kadmon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie. Breno Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kadmon. Kadmon circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Kadmon slips under a jab. Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Gracie moves forwards but Kadmon connects with a nice, crisp jab. Kadmon misses with a wild body shot. Kadmon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around? Gracie goes for a double leg but Kadmon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kadmon continues to drive forward. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2# Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kadmon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kadmon dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2# Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kadmon escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1# Gracie regains half guard.#SUB2# Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Kadmon mounts him! Gracie is looking to improve his position but Kadmon isn't that keen on the idea. Kadmon controlling his opponent. Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie regains half guard.#SUB2# Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kadmon pulls his head out easily. #T2# Kadmon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Kadmon is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it. #SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kadmon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Kadmon moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie.#T3# Gracie is looking for a sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kadmon controls the position. Kadmon'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.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. Gracie gets back to half guard. Gracie wants to improve his position but Kadmon is controlling well.
Kadmon is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now. #SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kadmon is controlling the pace.
#SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adam Kadmon will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Breno Gracie's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Kadmon lands a jab to the head.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Kadmon sprawls well.#CL# Kadmon drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Adam Kadmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Breno Gracie. Gracie tries to pull guard but Kadmon holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Kadmon.
Kadmon scores with a nice hook to the head. Kadmon controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kadmon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kadmon presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kadmon smiles and moves away.
Kadmon lands a right hook to the body.
#T1# Kadmon misses with a double jab.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Kadmon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Danga de danga de dang - Kadmon scores with a four punch combination! Adam Kadmon is winning the standup battle so far. Kadmon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL# Kadmon clinches with his opponent.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Kadmon forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Gracie tries to pull guard but Kadmon holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kadmon lands a left hand.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kadmon to keep the fight standing. A right hand to the body from Kadmon.
#BC# Kadmon manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Kadmon darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kadmon pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Kadmon stalling in the clinch.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kadmon to keep the fight standing.#T2# Kadmon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not. #BC# Kadmon breaks the clinch.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Kadmon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kadmon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat. Kadmon tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kadmon throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease. Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kadmon as he jumps to the side. Gracie shoots and misses and Kadmon counters with a straight right hand. Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Kadmon with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL# Kadmon rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Kadmon breaks from the clinch.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Kadmon uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Kadmon lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
A big right from Gracie misses. Kadmon misses with a double jab.
Kadmon walks into a jab. Kadmon scores with a shot to the body.
Kadmon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Kadmon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.#CL# Kadmon has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Kadmon taking a breather. Kadmon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Gracie fails to pull guard.
Kadmon scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gracie jumps guard but Kadmon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. A short right from Kadmon. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gracie fails to pull guard.
Kadmon has Gracie pressed against the cage.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kadmon to keep the fight standing. Adam Kadmon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Kadmon is pushing Gracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Kadmon lands with a light punch inside. Kadmon lands a hook to the side of the head. The referee calls for Kadmon to work.
Kadmon lands a nice shot to the body. Gracie tries to pull guard but Kadmon holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Kadmon taking a breather. Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC# Kadmon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kadmon throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Breno Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kadmon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
And that's the end of the fight! Adam Kadmon showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kadmon 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Kadmon!
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Event:
JBL 21
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1# Gracie misses with the combination.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Roy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Roy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Gracie misses with a hook
letting Roy counter with a right hand. #CUT# It looks like Breno Gracie has been cut. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie. Left hook, right uppercut from Roy. Roy cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Roy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gracie. Roy misses with a leg kick. Roy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie. A decent looking body kick lands there for Roy. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Roy throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it. Gracie defending well as Roy loads up on a big left hand. Roy tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Roy, which made it look bad. Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Roy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Gracie throws out a loose jab but Roy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Roy moves out of range as Gracie strikes. Lee Roy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gracie misses with a looping left. Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roy counters with a lovely shot to the body. Roy walks into a left hand. Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roy. Roy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie misses with a straight left. #TD2# Gracie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Roy to the ground. Gracie is now in Roy's guard.#SUB2# Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Roy wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Roy 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. #SUB2# Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Pablo's Boxing Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB# Roy working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
#SUB2# Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2##SUB# Roy working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roy's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Roy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Roy is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#SUB2# Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roy sees it coming and defends easily.#T3# The fighters are battling for position here. Roy manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB# Roy is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roy is keeping the position for now. Roy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Roy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roy manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Roy's guard. #SUB# Roy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#SUB2# Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Roy 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. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Roy controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Roy is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture. #SUB2# Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roy! #REVR# Gracie on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Roy scores with punches from side control. Check out the look on Roy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gracie is looking to reverse the position. Roy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gracie is avoiding damage well.
Roy lands a decent elbow from side control. Roy tries to score with some ground and pound. Gracie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lee Roy will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Breno Gracie's cut. That's time! Roy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target. Gracie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. A swing and a miss from Gracie. Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Roy misses with a body shot.
Lee Roy is winning the standup battle so far. Gracie has a takedown stuffed. Roy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf. Roy cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Roy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head. Roy motions for Gracie to come forward. Roy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Roy pushes his down on his head and steps out. Good exchange - Roy coming out on top. Roy throws a quick inside leg kick. Roy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gracie moves away from the strike by Roy. Gracie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Roy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away. Gracie blocks a head kick by Roy.
Roy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie. Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1# Gracie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Roy. Gracie throws a hook to the side of Roy's head but Roy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Roy thinks about countering with a body kick. Roy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie. A big left from Gracie misses. A jab from Roy finds it's way through Gracie's defenses. Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roy. Gracie throws a hook but Roy blocks it. Gracie misses with a hook.#TD2# Roy gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Roy manages to retain guard.#SUB# Roy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Roy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roy manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Roy's guard. #SUB2# Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Roy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roy manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Roy's guard. Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB# Roy 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. Roy working a defensive guard here.
Roy controlling Gracie's posture. Gracie wants to pass the guard but Roy is keeping the position.#SUB2# Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Roy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#SUB2# Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Roy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard. #REVR##T3# Roy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2# Roy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roy has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted. Roy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Roy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2# Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roy defends well. Lee Roy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Gracie working for a triangle but Roy defends it easily.
Gracie is breathing heavily. Roy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around? Roy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Roy lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4# Roy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Roy stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.#SUB2# Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Roy defends easily.
Roy tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2# Gracie is looking for a triangle but Roy pushes his legs off easily.
Roy lands a couple of elbows. Roy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roy defends well. Gracie keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully. Roy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.#SUB2# Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Roy dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Breno Gracie's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Roy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Gracie checks a leg kick. Roy lands a jab to the nose. Gracie misses with a looping left. Gracie throws out a loose jab but Roy uses good head movement to avoid it. Roy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab. Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roy. Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Roy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roy scoring well with a low kick there.
Gracie slips a jab from Roy. Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Roy tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it. Roy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage! Breno Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Roy, right into the meat.
#T1# Roy slips under a jab from Gracie. Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Roy. Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Roy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Roy's corner calls for a 1-2. Roy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Roy cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg. Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Roy counters with a solid body kick. A swing and a miss from Gracie. Roy throws a body shot but no joy. Roy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Roy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Roy swings away with a leg kick that misses. Gracie shoots and misses and Roy counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lee Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Breno Gracie. This has been an exciting period of action! Gracie looks to land a left hand but Roy moved out of range nicely. Roy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.#ROC# Gracie is rocked!#CUT# That has opened up Breno Gracie's cut even more. Gracie misses with a hook
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Roy finish him? A solid leg kick lands there for Roy.
#T2# Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Roy! Gracie is out on his feet! Roy rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Gracie is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Gracie is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Roy! After winning the bout, Lee Roy 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:
JBL Friday Night Fights V
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1# Gracie scores with a nice head shot. Wright is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD2# Wright 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. Wright is in Gracie's guard.#SUB# Gracie has his foot on Wright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wright works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wright defends well. Wright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. 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. Wright must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action! Wright with a nice head shot there. Wright lands a couple of digs. Wright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.#SUB# Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wright wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position. Wright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB# Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wright defends it easily. Wright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1# Wright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.#SUB# Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Wright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB# Gracie is looking for a triangle but Wright pushes his legs off easily.
Wright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Wright working some strikes from top position.#SUB# Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wright defends well.#SUB# 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! Wright rolls with it to try and escape but Gracie cranks on the arm and Wright is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Breno Gracie! Breno 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:
Indomitable Wills II
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1# A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target. #CL# Llosa darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.#TD2# 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. Llosa controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2# Gracie is looking for a triangle but Llosa pushes his legs off easily.
Llosa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Our spies down at at Pablo's Boxing Academy inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Llosa looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Gracie working for a triangle but Llosa defends it easily.
Llosa 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.#SUB2# Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Llosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Llosa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2# Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Llosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1# Llosa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Llosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Llosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Llosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Llosa 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. #SUB2# Gracie working for a triangle but Llosa defends it easily.
Llosa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Llosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Llosa 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. #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. Llosa looking to pass the guard. Llosa wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2# Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Llosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Llosa advances position into side control! Gracie is looking for a sweep. Llosa taking a breather here. Llosa continues to stall.#SUB# Llosa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Llosa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3# Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Llosa keeps moving and retains side control. Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Llosa in particular looking to stall.#SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Llosa seems to be looking for submissions.
Llosa performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T4# Llosa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB# Llosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Llosa trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. Well, if Llosa 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 off his back. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Llosa is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions off his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ernesto Llosa will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Llosa slips a jab from Gracie.#CL# Llosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2# Gracie jumps guard.
#SUB2# Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Llosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Llosa stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position. Llosa wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2# Gracie has his foot on Llosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Llosa works his way back into a safe position though. Llosa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2# Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Llosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Llosa content to stall in guard here. Llosa passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1# Llosa sitting and controlling from the half guard. Breno Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Gracie actively working from the bottom here. Llosa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB# Llosa working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up. Llosa trying to control but Gracie is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Llosa controlling his opponent. Gracie is looking to get to half guard. Llosa looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB# Gracie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Llosa. Gracie can't escape the position.
Llosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around? Gracie is still trying to improve position. Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Llosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Llosa controlling the position easily from mount. Llosa wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely. #T3# Gracie is looking to get to half guard. Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Llosa's attempts to control the action. Llosa prevents Gracie from getting the reversal. Llosa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Llosa trying to control but he's not successful this time. Gracie can't escape the position.
Llosa looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Llosa looking to control and managing it successfully. Gracie can't escape the position.
#SUB# Llosa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracie manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4# Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Llosa keeps moving and retains side control. Llosa is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Llosa is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position. Gracie tries to improve position but can't. #SUB# Llosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well. Gracie is looking for a sweep. Llosa is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The referee asks Llosa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Llosa prefers to stall for the moment though. Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Llosa keeps moving and retains side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Llosa dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Llosa instigates a clinch. #TD2# Gracie pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2# Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Llosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Llosa content to stall in guard here. #SUB2# Gracie has his foot on Llosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Llosa works his way back into a safe position though. Llosa advances position into side control! Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Llosa just content to control the position. #SUB# Llosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Llosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1# Gracie is looking for a sweep. Gracie is not content to let Llosa control the position. Llosa controls the position. Llosa'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. Llosa trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Llosa keeps moving and retains side control. Llosa wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. Gracie is letting Llosa control him for a moment. Ernesto Llosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Gracie tries to improve position but can't. Gracie manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions off his back. Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Llosa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Further stalling from Llosa. Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Llosa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Llosa tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #T3##SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Still in half guard, Llosa seems content to control.#SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Gracie actively working from the bottom here. Llosa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Llosa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Llosa wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well. Llosa sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions off his back. Llosa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Llosa works his way into side control. Breno Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gracie misses with an elbow from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Ernesto Llosa showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Llosa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Llosa! In his post fight interview, Ernesto Llosa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Gladitorius Maximus IV
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1# Sakamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Takuya Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gracie throws a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head but Sakamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sakamoto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2# Sakamoto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gracie on his heels. He'll look to pass Gracie's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB# Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sakamoto defends it easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakamoto defends well.#SUB2# Sakamoto drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Sakamoto off! Sakamoto jumps back into Gracie's guard. #SUB# Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Sakamoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sakamoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sakamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Sakamoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Sakamoto wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#T1# Sakamoto pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB# Gracie actively working from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Sakamoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2# Sakamoto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Sakamoto 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 Sakamoto. #SUB2# Sakamoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB# Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Sakamoto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB# Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Sakamoto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Sakamoto is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Sakamoto is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakamoto pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2# Sakamoto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Sakamoto is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Sakamoto is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakamoto pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Sakamoto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Sakamoto is looking for a kimura here.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Sakamoto.
#SUB# Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Sakamoto is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takuya Sakamoto dominated that round. That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD2# Sakamoto 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. Sakamoto is in Gracie's guard.#SUB# Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakamoto defends well.#SUB# Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Sakamoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Sakamoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sakamoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #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.#SUB2# Sakamoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Sakamoto defends easily.
Sakamoto passes into half guard. #T1##SUB2# Sakamoto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takuya Sakamoto has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Sakamoto is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB# Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakamoto pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Gracie looking for submissions off his back. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB# Gracie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Sakamoto is tapping! Great win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Breno Gracie! Breno 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:
JBL Friday Night Fights II
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
#R1# Gracie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Breno Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Voronov works Gracie's body with a nice hook. Nice body punch from Voronov. Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Voronov lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.#CUT2# It looks like Breno Gracie has been cut. Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Gracie looks to land a combination but Voronov avoids it well. Voronov jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance. Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Voronov moves away and avoids it. Voronov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away. This has been an exciting period of action! Voronov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Voronov. Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Voronov sprawls well. Voronov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet. We've been informed that Voronov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Voronov avoids it really well and circles away. Voronov lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1# Voronov scores with a jab. Voronov lands with a cross. Voronov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout. Voronov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Voronov throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Voronov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it. Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Voronov defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Voronov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Breno Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Voronov to score with a decent uppercut. Yuri Voronov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Voronov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Voronov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. 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! Voronov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD2# Voronov lands a big right hand that sends Gracie crashing to the mat! Voronov stays standing though and waves Gracie back to his feet!#ROC2# Gracie is rocked!#CUT2# Breno Gracie's cut is getting worse. Voronov lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gracie is breathing heavily. Decent striking displayed by Gracie there. Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.#T2# Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Voronov circles away. Voronov lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Voronov misses the shot to the body. Gracie fails with a takedown attempt. Voronov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Voronov cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Voronov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gracie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. A big right from Gracie misses. Voronov now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Gracie slips under a jab. Voronov lands a jab. Voronov slips under a jab. Gracie fails with the takedown.#T3# Voronov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice straight punches there by Voronov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Voronov. Voronov lands a jab to Gracie's midsection. Voronov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voronov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.#CUT2# Breno Gracie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Voronov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Voronov as Gracie shoots in. Voronov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket. Voronov lands a jab. Voronov lands with a cross. #T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Voronov misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming. Gracie defending well as Voronov loads up on a big left hand. Voronov scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2# Jeez, Breno Gracie's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. A lazy left from Gracie finds it's target. Voronov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though. Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Voronov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet. Voronov connects with a single shot there. Voronov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Voronov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Voronov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving. Voronov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Breno Gracie's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yuri Voronov!
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Event:
Invincible II
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1# Van tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Van defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Van. Van tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away. Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Gracie shoots in but Van avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Breno Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Van lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2# It looks like Breno Gracie has been cut. Gracie shoots in but no luck this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Van will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van defends it nicely. Van misses with a body shot.
#T1# Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Van manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Van unleashes a big counter combination but Gracie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2# Van gets a clinch. Van's coach down at Team Alpha Midget was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Van's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Van lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Van softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie jumps guard but Van turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Van lands a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Van as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie is breathing heavily. Van taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Van scores with a knee to the head.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Van dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Gracie fails to pull guard.
Van scores with a hook to the body. Van lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Van pressing his opponent against the cage. Van lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2# Van lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not. Van lands an uppercut. Van will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie up against the cage. Van lands a knee to the head.
Van works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van lands a shoulder strike. Van is working Gracie over against the cage. Van lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. Van lands a body punch. Van lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. Van is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Van pressing his opponent against the cage. Van is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Van scores with a hook to the body. Van with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3# Van just leaning against Gracie, taking a breather. Van lands a body punch in the clinch. Van lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2# Breno Gracie's cut is getting worse. Van lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not. A right handed body shot lands from Van.
Van lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Van leaning against his opponent.
Van using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van scores a nice knee to the body.
Van digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected. Van lands a nice shot to the body. Van stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Van throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head. This has been an exciting period of action! Gracie takes a shot to the head. Van using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van landing knees to the head.
Van lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie. A body shot lands from Van.
#T4# Van lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Van.
A right hand to the body from Van.
A left hand lands to the body for Van.
Van unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches. Van lands a body shot. Van scores with a hook to the body. Nice body punch from Van - that landed with a thud.
Van stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Van scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van scores a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Van.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD2# Van has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Gracie goes down! Van pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
#ROC2# Gracie is rocked! Van content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2# Van wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Van has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Gracie is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Van yanks on the arm and Gracie is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Van.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Candy Van!
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Event:
A New Chapter
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1# Woody throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Nice takedown defense from Woody. No joy for Gracie on that attempt. A looping hook to the body misses from Woody. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet. Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Woody circles away. Woody fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Woody throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown. Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Woody pinned against the cage. Woody gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Breno Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Woody swings away with a leg kick that misses. Woody misses with a wild body shot. Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Woody sprawls and moves away. A punch combination from Woody misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A low kick from Woody misses #TD# and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Woody didn't expect that. #SUB# Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Woody is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard. #REVB# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Woody trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Woody is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB# Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Woody defends well. Woody controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Woody stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Gracie tries to buck Woody off but Woody is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Woody tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2# Woody working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2# Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. Gracie is working hard here to advance position. Woody is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. A lull in the action here as Woody stalls from top position.#SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Woody tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Woody has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2# Woody wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well. Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB2# Woody looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Gracie is looking for a sweep. Woody wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Woody wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well. Woody trying to control the position but Gracie is working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gracie tries to improve position but can't. #T4# The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Woody trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. Gracie is looking for a sweep.#SUB2# Woody tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2# Woody working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Woody tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Woody dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##TD# Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Woody wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. Woody is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woody swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Woody dives on top into guard.#REVB# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Woody defends it easily.#SUB# Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Woody to get to half guard.
#T1# Woody is figuring out what he wants to do next. Woody passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Woody trying to control but he's not successful this time. Gracie is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2# Woody looking for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is having none of it. Woody tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2# Gracie pushing down on Woody's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB# Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Woody is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Woody slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB# Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Woody dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB# Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Woody defends well. Woody not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB# Woody avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Woody is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SUB# Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Woody passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Woody in particular looking to stall.#SUB2# Woody is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB# Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Gracie tries to get to full guard but Woody has control of the leg. #SUB2# Woody is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. Tyron Woody has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB# Woody moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Woody wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Woody tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well. Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gracie is not content to let Woody control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Woody showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Woody misses with a hook. Gracie slips under a jab from Woody. Woody misses with a left hand #TD# and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB# Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Woody has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB# Gracie swings around for an armbar but Woody sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard. Woody advances to half guard. #SUB# Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Woody trying to control the pace. Woody passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1##SUB2# Woody 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.
Woody controlling from the full mount. Gracie has given up his back. Will we see Woody going for some submissions?
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2# Woody 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. #SUB2# Woody patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Woody has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Woody just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T2##SUB2# Woody is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2# Woody 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!
#SUB2# Woody is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2# Woody tightening his grip on Gracie, looking for the choke. Our spies down at at XFighter inform us that Woody has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# Woody working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2# Gracie fending off the submission attempt from Woody. You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3##SUB2# Gracie defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Woody's arms. I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Tyron Woody is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Woody keeps control of the position easily here as Gracie tries to buck him off.
Woody doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
#T4# Woody lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB# Gracie is looking for a triangle but Woody pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB# Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Woody 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. Gracie tries to bench press Woody off him but Woody keeps the position. Woody 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. Gracie tries to improve position but can't. Woody 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. Breno Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight! Tyron Woody comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Woody has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyron Woody!
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Event:
Initiation 2
Date: Dec 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB# Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #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! #SUB# Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Wendel is defending well. #SUB# Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Wendel is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wendel has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB# Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Gracie tries for a kimura but Wendel is defending well. #SUB# Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wendel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB# Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wendel has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Gracie is working to tighten his grip on Wendel's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Wendel has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gracie is really squeezing tight and eventually Wendel passes out! Gracie breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Breno Gracie! Breno Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
UCF 16
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1# No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt. #TD# Dick scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard.#SUB2# Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dick is aware though and is defending well. Dick landing some decent shots from guard. Dick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Dick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Dick chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT# It looks like Breno Gracie has been cut. Dick chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2# Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Dick is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dick is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dick is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Breno Gracie! A relieved looking Breno 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:
UCF 10
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1# Gracie shoots in but no luck this time. Gracie checks a low kick from Happy. Happy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye. Happy throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from Happy. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet. Gracie fails with a takedown attempt. Happy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Happy settles back down. Happy throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2# Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Happy is defending well.
Happy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#SUB2# Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Happy is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. Happy is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Happy is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Q Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1##ES# Happy manages to escape and get back to his feet! Happy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie is out of range. Happy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2# and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Happy fights it but they end up in guard. #ES# Happy pushes Gracie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Happy is looking to land body kicks. Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Happy, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gracie looks for a takedown but Happy sprawls well. Mister Happy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Breno Gracie. Happy thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it #TD2# and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2# Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Happy tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB2# Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#T2# Happy won't allow Gracie to pass to mount. #ES# Happy manages to escape and get back to his feet! Happy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Happy throws a body kick that misses. Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Happy scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT# It looks like Breno Gracie has been cut. Happy misses with the body kick#TD2# and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Happy! Happy wants to control but Gracie postures up.#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! Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2# Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Happy is defending well. #T3##SUB2# Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Happy has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Happy, who protects the arm well. #SUB2# Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Happy has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2# Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2# Gracie tries for a kimura but Happy is defending well. #SUB2# Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2# Gracie swings around for an armbar but Happy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.#SUB2# Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Happy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Happy is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him. #SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Happy escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Happy dominated that round. The cut man is working on Breno Gracie's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Happy. Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Happy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL# Happy clinches up against the cage. Happy lands with a short head shot on the inside. Happy lands a nice shot to the body. A right handed body shot lands from Happy.
#BC# Happy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Happy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage! Happy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A good leg kick by Happy. Happy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie walks into a left hand. Happy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gracie if he has to take too many more of those.
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! Good leg kick by Happy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gracie is breathing heavily. Happy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1# Happy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Happy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Mister Happy is winning the standup battle so far. Happy connects with an inside leg kick. Happy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Happy throws a good cross that connects.
A good leg kick by Happy. Happy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Happy can pounce on him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Happy. This has been an exciting period of action! Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Happy. Happy obviously looking to wear him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Happy - that will leave a mark!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Happy.
Happy throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away. Happy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Mister Happy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Happy as he avoids it easily. Mister Happy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Breno Gracie.#T2# Happy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks. Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Happy circles away. Happy is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs. Gracie with the counter takedown but Happy avoids it easily. Happy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage! Happy throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL# Happy moves into the clinch. Happy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?#BC# Happy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Happy has managed to clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Happy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC# Happy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Happy throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it. Gracie blocks a leg kick. Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Happy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Happy throws a nice inside leg kick. Happy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3# Happy stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet. Happy throws a nice inside leg kick. Happy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good leg kick by Happy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Happy scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Happy's waist but Happy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side. Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL# Happy has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Happy to keep the fight standing. Happy lands with a short shot to the head. Gracie is trying to pull guard but Happy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC# Happy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Happy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Happy lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4# Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Happy tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Happy to the ground. Happy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Happy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Happy scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one. #CUT# That has opened up Breno Gracie's cut even more. Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Happy.#CL# Happy has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Happy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #BC# Happy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Happy throws a head kick that misses. Happy throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely. Happy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Happy sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL# Happy moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Happy breaks from the clinch.
Happy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Happy is looking to score with low kicks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Happy dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Breno Gracie's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Happy lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range. Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Happy. Happy tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot. Happy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts. Gracie sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL# Happy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Happy scores with an uppercut up the middle. Happy lands a right hand. Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Happy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gracie jumps guard but Happy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Mister Happy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Breno Gracie. Gracie is trying to pull guard but Happy has him pressed against the cage. Happy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Happy lands a right hand. #BC# Happy breaks from the clinch.
Happy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Happy cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg. Happy slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat. Happy thumps Gracie with a low kick. Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Happy just misses with a punch to the body.
Happy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts. #CL# Happy gets in close and instigates a clinch. Nice body punch from Happy - that landed with a thud.
#BC# Happy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Happy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Happy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Happy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL# Happy clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Happy lands with a light punch inside. Mister Happy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Happy lands with a left to the head. Gracie jumps guard but Happy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Happy lands with a right to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Happy. Happy lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC# Gracie is rocked! You can see that Gracie has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Happy smiles and moves away.
Happy goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Happy finish him?#CUT# The cut above Breno Gracie's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Gracie fails to land the takedown. Gracie seems to have recovered his senses. Gracie shoots for a takedown but Happy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Happy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Happy. That's going to slow Gracie down. Good leg kick by Happy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Happy scores with a leg kick.
#T3# Happy scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Happy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL# Happy moves into the clinch. Happy lands with a right to the head. A right hook to the body lands for Happy.
#BC# Happy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gracie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Happy - the referee stops the clock and Gracie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Happy. Gracie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Happy lands with a right hand. Happy stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet. Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Happy. Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Happy scores with a decent looking hook.#T4# Happy throws a quick inside leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Happy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf. A chopping leg kick lands by Happy. Happy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.#CL# Happy closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage. Gracie tries to pull guard but Happy forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Happy digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank. Gracie tries to pull guard but Happy holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Happy scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head. A short right from Happy. #BC# Happy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. That kick from Happy tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on. Breno Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL# Happy gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gracie is trying to pull guard but Happy has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Mister Happy showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Happy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Happy! Mister Happy retains his welterweight title! An out of breath and clearly excited Mister Happy thanked Hell's Balls Recovery (160) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
UCF 5: Blood Test
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1# Ben Amor cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2# It looks like Breno Gracie has been cut. Ben Amor throws a leg kick #TD# and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB# Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ben Amor has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ben Amor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ben Amor has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##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! Ben Amor told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB# Gracie 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! #SUB# Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Gracie tries for a kimura but Ben Amor is defending well. #T2##SUB# Gracie tries for a kimura but Ben Amor is defending well. Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB# Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ben Amor has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ben Amor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2# Ben Amor throws Gracie to one side and escapes! Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ben Amor.#T3##KD2# Ben Amor lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Ben Amor takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish! Ben Amor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though. Ben Amor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Ben Amor tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie staying out of range there.#TD# Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Ben Amor is defending well.
#SUB# Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ben Amor is defending well. #T4##SUB# Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ben Amor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. Gracie moves nicely into side control. #SUB# Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ben Amor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Gracie prevents Ben Amor from escaping the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Breno Gracie dominated that round. The cut man is working on Breno Gracie's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Ben Amor tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Ben Amor is quick to defend against it. A head kick misses from Ben Amor. #TD# Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB# Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ben Amor has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ben Amor has escaped the position, nice work there. Ben Amor 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.#SUB# Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ben Amor has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Gracie has an Americana. Ben Amor didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gracie is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gracie hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Breno Gracie! Breno 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:
Test 12
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1# Gracie fails with a takedown attempt. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Golovin.#CL# Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Golovin. Golovin maintains the clinch. Golovin scores with a shoulder strike. Gracie jumps guard but Golovin stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yuri Golovin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Breno Gracie. Gracie jumps guard but Golovin stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Golovin lands an uppercut. Golovin lands a body shot. A body shot lands from Golovin.
Golovin pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Gracie is trying to pull guard but Golovin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Golovin can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
#T1# Golovin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Golovin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Golovin can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Golovin gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Gracie looks winded! Golovin lands with a short shot to the head. #TD# Golovin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gracie regains guard immediately. Golovin lands a couple of decent looking shots. Golovin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Golovin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Golovin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Golovin wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position. Golovin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Golovin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Golovin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Golovin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2##SUB2# Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Golovin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Golovin lands a few punches from side control. Golovin scoring with punches and elbows. Golovin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Gracie taking a bit of punishment here - Golovin scoring with strikes. Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Golovin is chipping away with strikes.
Golovin lands a decent elbow from side control. Golovin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. Gracie manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Golovin working Gracie over with strikes. Golovin 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. #SUB2# Gracie with the active half guard here but Golovin passes nicely into side control. Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Golovin lands an elbow. #SUB# Golovin tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well. Golovin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB# Golovin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4##SUB# Golovin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. 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. Golovin scoring with punches from side control. Gracie is looking for a sweep. Golovin lands an elbow. Golovin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gracie down.
Golovin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions off his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Golovin dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Gracie looks for a takedown but Golovin sprawls well. It looked like Golovin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. The fight stays on the outside here - Golovin looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Golovin tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD# Golovin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gracie! Yuri Golovin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Golovin is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gracie tries to buck Golovin off but Golovin is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Golovin lands an elbow. Golovin working the ground and pound. Gracie is looking for a sweep. Golovin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gracie taking a bit of punishment here - Golovin scoring with strikes. Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1# Golovin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2# Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Golovin pulls his head out easily. Golovin trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. Golovin drops an elbow to the side of Gracie's head. Golovin is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Golovin is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Golovin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2# Golovin scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Golovin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. Golovin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2# Gracie with the active half guard here but Golovin passes nicely into side control. Gracie is trying to improve his position. Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2# Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is breathing heavily.#SUB2# Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Golovin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Breno Gracie! Breno Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Casper Alvbris (ranked 5106 p4p, 475 weight class) and Breno Gracie (ranked 6085 p4p, 536 weight class). Alvbris comes to the cage accompanied by Slayer - Bloodline. On his way into the cage it seems that Casper Alvbris has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Casper Alvbris seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Casper Alvbris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Breno Gracie! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Alvbris closes the distance and clinches. Alvbris gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvbris (2) vs (0) Gracie Alvbris is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it. Alvbris not doing much here.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back. Gracie is looking for a sweep. Alvbris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Alvbris sits in half guard. Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvbris pulls his head out easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvbris pulls his head out easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Alvbris is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Alvbris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie looking for submissions off his back. Alvbris 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 Alvbris. Alvbris 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 looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Alvbris.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Alvbris sits in half guard. Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvbris pulls his head out easily. Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvbris pulls his head out easily. Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvbris pulls his head out easily. Alvbris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alvbris in particular looking to stall. Alvbris seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt. Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Alvbris looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie is staying active underneath Alvbris, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Alvbris moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvbris (5) vs (0) Gracie Gracie wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Alvbris has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Gracie'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! Gracie is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Alvbris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Casper Alvbris! |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Breno Gracie (ranked 6071 p4p, 535 weight class) and Drake Henderson (ranked 6538 p4p, 0 weight class). Breno Gracie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Breno Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Drake Henderson! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Henderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Henderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Henderson persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing. Gracie fails with a takedown attempt. Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Henderson shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Breno Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Henderson. Henderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Gracie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie shoots in but no luck this time. Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Henderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henderson's waist but Henderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side. Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henderson defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henderson sprawls well. Henderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet. Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson, before circling back to the center of the mat. Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Henderson, which made it look bad. Gracie tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it. Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Henderson swivels and escapes. Henderson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Henderson fails with the takedown. Henderson shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Henderson looks winded! Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Henderson swivels and escapes. Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Gracie shoots in and drives through. Henderson sprawls well. Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense. Henderson tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Henderson dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Henderson's head and hops out. Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Henderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Gracie fails with a takedown attempt. Drake Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie fails with a takedown attempt. Henderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Henderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henderson somewhat. Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Gracie tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Henderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Henderson. Gracie fails with a takedown attempt. Henderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Gracie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracie wants it to stay on the feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Gracie shoots in but Henderson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Nice sprawl there from Henderson as Gracie shoots in. Nice sprawl there from Henderson as Gracie shoots in. Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henderson circles away. Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson, before circling back to the center of the mat. Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Henderson defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Henderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henderson sprawls well. Henderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet. Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Henderson sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Henderson as he avoids it easily. Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing. Henderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Henderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet. Henderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gracie defends it well. Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henderson circles away. Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Henderson drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Henderson Henderson wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Gracie is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Henderson frees his head nicely. Oh but Gracie has switched to an armbar! Henderson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Breno Gracie! Breno 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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