 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Gracie moves away from the strike by Lapu.
Gracie throws the left hand but Lapu avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Lapu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lapu.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lapu as he jumps to the side.
Lapu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lapu throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Lapu takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but Lapu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lapu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lapu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Lapu.
Lapu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Lapu Lapu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Gracie.
Lapu digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lapu lands a body punch. #T1##BC#
Lapu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Lapu takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lapu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie jumps guard but Lapu stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lapu lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
A left hand lands to the body for Lapu.
A left hand lands to the body for Lapu.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lapu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A short uppercut from Lapu. #T2#
Lapu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie working aggressively here.
#BC#
Lapu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie throws a body punch but Lapu moves out of range.
Lapu cracks Gracie on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Gracie falls backwards against the cage. Lapu follows up with more strikes that drop Gracie to his knees. Lapu keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Gracie! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lapu Lapu!
Lapu Lapu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
Event:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poussin manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Poussin misses its target.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Poussin counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Poussin quickly recovers to half guard.
Poussin tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Poussin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poussin is looking to get back to full guard here but Gracie has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1##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!
Poussin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Poussin tries to get out of the position.#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!
Poussin prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
Poussin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Poussin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Poussin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie wants to improve his position but instead Poussin has moved into half guard.
Poussin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Poussin in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie gets full guard.
Poussin wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Poussin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Poussin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Poussin works his way back into a safe position though.
Poussin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##ES#
Poussin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gracie has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
Poussin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Good body shot from Poussin.
Poussin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poussin misses with a body punch.
Poussin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Gracie jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poussin defends well.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poussin is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Poussin wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Gracie's closed guard. He's half up but Gracie has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Gracie pivots and extends the arm, Poussin falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Gracie! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robin Gracie!
A victorious Robin Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
Event:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Buonarroti Simoni. #TD2#
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie prevents Buonarroti Simoni from improving his position.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Buonarroti Simoni defending well.
Buonarroti Simoni desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to control but Buonarroti Simoni is keeping him busy.
Gracie is pressing down on Buonarroti Simoni's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buonarroti Simoni is holding on for now.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Buonarroti Simoni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buonarroti Simoni is doing well to control the position and prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Buonarroti Simoni looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Buonarroti Simoni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie is thwarting Buonarroti Simoni's attempts to control the position.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buonarroti Simoni avoid being mounted?
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Buonarroti Simoni defends it.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buonarroti Simoni desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Buonarroti Simoni has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robin Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a leg kick.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Buonarroti Simoni fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gracie just manages to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gracie.#T3#
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buonarroti Simoni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Nice sprawl there from Buonarroti Simoni as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Buonarroti Simoni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a straight right.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with an outside leg kick.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Gracie.
Buonarroti Simoni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Buonarroti Simoni lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Buonarroti Simoni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee. #T4#
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gracie throws a hook but Buonarroti Simoni avoids it easily.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie throws a body punch but Buonarroti Simoni moves out of range. #TD2#
Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Buonarroti Simoni on his heels. He'll look to pass Buonarroti Simoni's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buonarroti Simoni is keeping the position for now.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Buonarroti Simoni has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Buonarroti Simoni continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robin Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Buonarroti Simoni throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good work by Gracie as he checks the leg kick.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with an outside leg kick.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Buonarroti Simoni sprawls well. Buonarroti Simoni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Buonarroti Simoni fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gracie just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buonarroti Simoni tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice leg kick.
Gracie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Buonarroti Simoni makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
A low kick from Buonarroti Simoni is predictable there #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Buonarroti Simoni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control here.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has passed into side control.
Gracie working away.
Buonarroti Simoni is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Buonarroti Simoni is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Buonarroti Simoni's legs. #T2##SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Buonarroti Simoni, who protects the arm well.
What's Buonarroti Simoni going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Buonarroti Simoni is defending well. #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! #SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Buonarroti Simoni is defending well.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to get back to half guard.
Buonarroti Simoni struggling a bit here.
Buonarroti Simoni knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Robin Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Buonarroti Simoni knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to improve his position.
Gracie working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Buonarroti Simoni didn't expect that.
Buonarroti Simoni looking to control but Gracie passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Buonarroti Simoni defends it well.
Buonarroti Simoni has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Buonarroti Simoni controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Buonarroti Simoni is defending it quite comfortably.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to control but Gracie passes into side.
You can see the frustration on Buonarroti Simoni's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Buonarroti Simoni is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buonarroti Simoni prevents Gracie from improving position.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Buonarroti Simoni controls the position for a moment.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Buonarroti Simoni has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Buonarroti Simoni has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Buonarroti Simoni knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robin Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Buonarroti Simoni can't do much from the bottom here.
Buonarroti Simoni striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #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!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Robin Gracie!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Robin Gracie!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Robin Gracie!
Robin Gracie wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Robin 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.
|
|
|
|
Event:
SPARTA 47
Date: Apr 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Lapu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Lapu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lapu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Robin Gracie has been cut.
Gracie tries to move into range but Lapu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Lapu cracks Gracie with a left hook right on the temple and Gracie goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Lapu lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Gracie is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lapu Lapu!
Lapu Lapu retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Lapu Lapu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
Event:
SPARTA 40
Date: Apr 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Show closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Show distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Show works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Show should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Show 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 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robin Gracie!
An out of breath Robin Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Small Show had this to say: 'My time is not yet now.'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
SPARTA 34
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Peltonen quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Peltonen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gracie has cracked it and Peltonen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robin Gracie!
After winning the bout, Robin Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
Event:
SPARTA 29
Date: Mar 17, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Lapu uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Lapu forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Lapu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lapu scores with a shoulder strike.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lapu just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lapu.
Lapu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lapu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Lapu avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Lapu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Lapu scores with a hook to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gracie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie tries a body shot but Lapu blocks it.
#T1#
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Lapu gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
Lapu pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Lapu has him pressed against the cage.
Lapu Lapu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Gracie.
Nice body punch from Lapu - that landed with a thud.
Lapu lands with a short shot to the head.
Lapu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Lapu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Lapu holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lapu smiles and moves away.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Lapu has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Lapu lands a right hand.
Lapu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Lapu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lapu is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lapu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lapu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lapu lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Lapu dips a shoulder and cracks Gracie with a mighty uppercut! Gracie falls back against the cage and Lapu unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gracie is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lapu screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lapu Lapu!
Lapu Lapu retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Lapu Lapu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
Event:
SPARTA 24
Date: Mar 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Arteezy has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arteezy.
Arteezy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arteezy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan Ardigma in the buildup to the fight.
Robin Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Arteezy.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Arteezy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arteezy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Arteezy throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arteezy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Arteezy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Arteezy gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Gracie prevents Arteezy from improving his position.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arteezy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arteezy wants to control the action here but instead Gracie manages to pass to full mount!
Arteezy wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Arteezy can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Arteezy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Arteezy shrugs it off.
Arteezy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Arteezy looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gracie pushes past his half guard into mount! #T2#
Arteezy is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Arteezy tries to improve his position but Gracie has taken his back! Gracie has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Arteezy tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gracie pushes Arteezy away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robin Gracie!
A victorious Robin Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
Event:
SPARTA 21
Date: Feb 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Graybeard cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Graybeard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graybeard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Graybeard moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie slips under a jab from Graybeard.
Graybeard misses with an uppercut.
Graybeard tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Graybeard is quick to defend against it.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graybeard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab. #TD#
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Graybeard did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graybeard tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graybeard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Graybeard controlling the position well. #SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Graybeard sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graybeard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie is thwarting Graybeard's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Graybeard is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Graybeard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie has control of Graybeard's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Graybeard regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Gracie has isolated one of Graybeard's arms. Graybeard looking to fight him off but Gracie twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robin Gracie!
After winning the bout, Robin Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
Event:
SPARTA 17: Lapu vs. Robin G.
Date: Feb 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Robin Gracie has been cut.
Gracie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lapu pounces like a tiger and cracks Gracie with a vicious hook! Gracie is down but not out! Lapu follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lapu Lapu!
Lapu Lapu retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Lapu Lapu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
Event:
SPARTA 13: Duke B. vs. Ribeiro
Date: Feb 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Sakurai shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Sakurai 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 Sakurai.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Sakurai is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Sakurai seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is pressing down on Sakurai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sakurai tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Sakurai looking to pass the guard.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Sakurai is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakurai is aware though and is defending well.
Sakurai tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Sakurai pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Sakurai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie trying to hold on to Sakurai's head to control him but Sakurai postures up.
#T2##SUB#
Sakurai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sakurai is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Sakurai wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sakurai is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Gracie as he works his way to full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Sakurai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Sakurai defends easily.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Sakurai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sakurai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sakurai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Sakurai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Gracie trying to control but Sakurai is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Sakurai looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
#SUB#
Sakurai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Sakurai is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Sakurai working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
#SUB#
Sakurai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
My spies in Yaw-Yan MMA inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sakurai is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakurai can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hayate Sakurai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sakurai shoots and misses #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie. #SUB#
Sakurai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sakurai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie passes Sakurai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sakurai is not content to let Gracie control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sakurai has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Sakurai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sakurai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sakurai tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Sakurai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Sakurai wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Sakurai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Sakurai looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Sakurai looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sakurai has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sakurai defends it well.
Gracie prevents Sakurai from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is taking a breather. Sakurai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Sakurai manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Sakurai is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB#
Sakurai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control. #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. #SUB#
Sakurai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #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. #SUB#
Sakurai working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Sakurai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#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.
Sakurai is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sakurai actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sakurai is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Gracie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sakurai defend it? Gracie steps over the head and cranks it - Sakurai is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robin Gracie!
Our winner, Robin Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
Event:
SPARTA 11: Sakurai vs. Lapu
Date: Jan 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Avalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Avalos with a hook.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avalos.
Nice defenses there by Avalos.
Gracie throws a body punch but Avalos moves out of range. #TD2#
Avalos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Avalos lands in his opponent's guard.
Avalos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Avalos passes into half guard.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Avalos scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Avalos is controlling well.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Avalos pulls his head out easily.
Avalos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Avalos throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely. #T1#
Avalos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Avalos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Avalos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Avalos has control of the leg.
Avalos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Avalos scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avalos thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Avalos stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie looking to control.
Avalos content to stall in guard here.
Avalos won't allow Gracie to sweep him here. #T2##SUB#
Avalos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Avalos has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Avalos trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Avalos is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Avalos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Avalos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Avalos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Avalos lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Avalos controls the pace.#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Avalos defends it easily.
#SUB#
Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Avalos should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Avalos 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 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robin Gracie!
Robin Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
Event:
ST. PIERRE vs. BLACKBEARD
Date: Jan 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Moss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie leaning against his opponent.
#TD#
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Moss preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Moss is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Moss is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Moss is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robin Gracie!
Robin Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
