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Event:
BBG 5 - Njagi vs Laperierre
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 26 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rat Man!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Man fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Gracie pushes Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Man gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from Man.
#TD#
Gracie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (4) vs (0) Man
Man tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Man blocks the move with his legs.
Man is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Man's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Man is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Man is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Gracie is thwarting Man's attempts to control the position.
Man is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.
Man felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Man defends it.
Man is controlling Gracie's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Man is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Man is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Man is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Man manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Man is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Man looking to control.
Man wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Man has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (0) Man
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #SUB#
Man is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gracie! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Man has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
BBG 4 - Dukat vs Laperierre
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Barkeep Quark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 26 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Quark rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Gracie tightens his grip and picks Quark up, before dumping him to the ground. Quark manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quark (0) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Quark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie stays in close to Quark's body and controls the position.
It looks like Gracie might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Quark keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB#
Quark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Quark pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Quark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quark swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Quark throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Quark (0) vs (5) Gracie
Quark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie working away.
Quark is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Quark (0) vs (7) Gracie
Quark tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Quark is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracie has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Quark (0) vs (10) Gracie
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Quark tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quark is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Gracie controlling the position well here. Quark rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Quark trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Quark might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Quark tries to break free.
Quark trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Quark's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Quark has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gracie has the hooks in. Quark is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Quark buck him off.
Quark tries to break free.
Quark trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracie is hanging on to Quark's back as he tries to escape.
#T5#
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Quark's body.
Gracie is looking to control Quark but Quark is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gracie controls the action.
Quark is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The House Of Pain, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quark is in bad spot here.
Quark tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T6##SUB2#
Quark tries to improve his position but Gracie has taken his back! Gracie has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Quark tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gracie pushes Quark away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
BBG 3 - Dukat vs Njagi
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 25 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Laperierre tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it. #TD#
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre is looking to improve his position.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is thwarting Laperierre's attempts to control the position.
Laperierre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (2) vs (4) Laperierre#T1#
Laperierre biding his time, looking for the opening.
Let's hope that Laperierre 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.
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.
Laperierre is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
Laperierre doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (4) Laperierre
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laperierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laperierre controlling Gracie's posture.
Laperierre wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laperierre is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (6) Laperierre
Laperierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laperierre looking to pass the guard.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Laperierre sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laperierre manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (6) Laperierre
Laperierre pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laperierre pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laperierre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T5#
Gracie pushes down on Laperierre's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Laperierre trying to control from the bottom.
Laperierre tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laperierre keeps trying to improve his position.#T6#
Laperierre wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Laperierre is holding on to half guard well.#T7#
Laperierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laperierre has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laperierre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Laperierre is adopting a defensive guard.
Laperierre is continuing to stall.#T8#
Laperierre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laperierre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T9#
Laperierre trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Laperierre is controlling Gracie's posture.
Laperierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laperierre keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laperierre is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
#T10#
Laperierre holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gracie is taking a breather. Laperierre 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.
Laperierre is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie pushing down on Laperierre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laperierre is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Laperierre wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laperierre might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Laperierre regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laperierre keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Laperierre looking for a sweep. Not yet Laperierre, not yet. #T12#
Laperierre controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Laperierre keeps moving.
Laperierre wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Laperierre pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is keeping the position.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Gracie trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
Laperierre wants to sweep but no luck.
Laperierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Gracie is heads and Laperierre is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Laperierre wins on points by 7 to 6.
A victorious Ian Laperierre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BBG 2 - Priest vs Laperierre
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 24 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Abasi Njagi!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Njagi dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Njagi's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Njagi or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie, which made it look bad. #TD#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Njagi quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Njagi
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Njagi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njagi is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Njagi wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Njagi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Kings Lua MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Njagi is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Njagi keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie is thwarting Njagi's attempts to control the position.
Njagi wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Njagi gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Njagi 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.#T3#
Njagi is trying to keep Gracie in close.
#SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Njagi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Njagi's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Njagi has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Njagi.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Njagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Njagi is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T5#
Njagi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Njagi
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Njagi wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T6##SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Njagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Njagi is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Njagi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7#
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Njagi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Njagi
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Njagi trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T8#
Njagi is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie controlling the position.
Njagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Njagi trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie pulls Njagi in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Njagi is one step ahead there.
Gracie is pulling down on Njagi's head. It's preventing any offense from Njagi, at least for the moment.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Njagi 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. #T10#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Njagi tries to pass.
Njagi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie pulls Njagi in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Njagi is one step ahead there. #T11#
Njagi trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T12##SUB2#
Njagi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Njagi has Gracie in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (5) Njagi
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Njagi can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Njagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Njagi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Njagi wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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Event:
BBG 1 - Gracie Vs Dukat
Date: Jan 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 23 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Gul Dukat!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dukat circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Dukat counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (0) vs (4) Dukat
Dukat staying calm.
Dukat's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Dukat keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie is not content to let Dukat control the position. #T1#
Dukat controls the position.
Gracie prevents Dukat from improving position.
Gracie tries to bench press Dukat off him but Dukat keeps the position. #SUB2#
Dukat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Dukat controlling the position from side mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Dukat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Dukat trying to control the position but Gracie is working away. #T3#
Dukat tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
Dukat trying to control the position but Gracie is working away. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dukat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dukat is staying tight to Gracie's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Dukat trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie tries to bench press Dukat off him but Dukat keeps the position.
Gracie being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is not content to let Dukat control the position. #T5#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dukat is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Dukat trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to buck Dukat off but Dukat is having none of it.#T7#
Dukat tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Dukat controls the position.
Dukat advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (6) Dukat
Gracie regains half guard.#T8##SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dukat is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Dukat sits in half guard.
Dukat slows the pace down in half guard. #T9##SUB2#
Dukat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dukat stalling.
Dukat is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now. #T10#
Dukat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dukat takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dukat trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dukat in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Dukat has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dukat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Dukat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dukat passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (9) Dukat
Dukat trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Dukat advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (11) Dukat#T13#
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Dukat looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dukat looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Dukat might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Dukat sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukat fails to take his opponent's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dukat wins on points by 11 to 0.
Gul Dukat was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
C253: Lehto vs Blank
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Walton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Chozen Gracie has been cut.
Walton tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Walton is stalking Gracie. Gracie circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Walton, and it's lights out! Gracie really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Boy Walton!
A relieved looking John Boy Walton 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:
C247: Myers vs Ferkingstad II
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas .
Gracie throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Thomas throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Thomas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas .
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas .
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie 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.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Thomas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gracie just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Thomas moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Thomas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thomas throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Thomas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Chozen Gracie has been cut.
Thomas fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gracie to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gracie looks to clinch but Thomas throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gracie taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Derrick Thomas !
A very excited looking Derrick Thomas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
C242: Kahn vs Vladimir II
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Allu misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie lands the left hand.
Allu thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Allu defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Allu slips under a jab.
Allu misses with a straight left.
Allu throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Allu's guard.#ES#
Allu kicks Gracie off and gets to his feet.
Allu lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Chozen Gracie has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allu misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Allu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheers as Allu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Gracie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Allu connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot by Gracie.
Gracie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick. #T1#
Allu takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Allu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Allu throws a head kick that misses.
Allu avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Allu misses with a straight left.
Gracie moves out of range as Allu strikes.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Allus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Juki Allu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie with a hook.
Allu wants to clinch.
Allu moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Allu connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Allu to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Allu.
#T2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Allu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Allu.
Allu connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Allu.
Allu throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Allu wants to control the position but Gracie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Allu controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura here but Allu manages to reverse the position and he's now in Gracie's guard.
#T3#
Allu 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.
Allu trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie pushes a forearm under Allu's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Allu is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
C236: Hoost vs Lehto
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracie avoids the body shot from Slam.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slam finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head. #CUT#It looks like Chozen Gracie has been cut.
Slam throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Slam throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie 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.
Slam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.#KD#
Slam cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Slam has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gracie to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Slam points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Gracie wakes up just in time to hear Slam thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Slam!
A relieved looking Ben Slam 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:
C229: Dracul vs Kahn II
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blank defends it well.
Blank throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie postures up.
Blank is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
Blank is looking to get back to full guard here but Gracie has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gracie gets to mount! Blank was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Blank tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracie has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Blank can't escape the position.
Blank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blank is working hard here to advance position.
Blank 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.#T2#
Blank moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blank looking for a sweep. Not yet Blank, not yet.
Blank looking to control but Gracie passes into half guard.
Blank is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracie jumps into side control!
Blank sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Blank actively working from the bottom here.
Blank wants to control but Gracie passes into side.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Blank struggling a bit here.
Blank is looking for a sweep.
Blank trying his best to control but Gracie has mounted him.
Blank regains half guard.
Blank is doing well to control the position and prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blank is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Blank looking for subs from the bottom but Gracie mounts him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blank regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chozen Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jab from Blank.#CUT#It looks like Chozen Gracie has been cut.
Blank throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Blank pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blank throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Blank.
Blank looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blank defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
A telegraphed right hand from Blank misses the target.
Blank swinging wildly here.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blank defends it well.#T1#
Gracie defending well as Blank loads up on a big left hand.
Blank throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Blank didn't expect that.
Blank looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Blank is trying to control but Gracie passes into side control!
Blank is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gracie manages to capitalize on a mistake by Blank to take his back!
Blank manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Blank.
#T2#
Blank trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blank is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Blank looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
Blank wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
#T3#
Blank gets back to full guard.
Blank looking for a sweep. Not yet Blank, not yet.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Blank working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Blank is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!#T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Blank's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gracie manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Gracie.
Blank wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blank not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Billy Blank will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chozen 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#
Gracie slips a jab from Blank.
Blank's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blank throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blank scores with a body shot.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Blank misses.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Blank misses the target.
Blank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Blank misses the jab.
Billy Blank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blank misses with a looping left.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blank drops Gracie with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Gracie! Blank dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Blank!
Billy Blank thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C222: Giovanni vs Obama II
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Okongwu takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Okongwu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Okongwu.
Gracie slips a jab from Okongwu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okongwu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Okongwu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Okongwu misses with a body shot.
Okongwu throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Okongwu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Okongwu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Chozen Gracie has been cut.#T2#
Okongwu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okongwu lands an overhand right.
Okongwu tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Okongwu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okongwu. Okongwu obviously looking to wear him down.
Okongwu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Gracie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Okongwu regains guard immediately.
Okongwu is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gracie dives into side control.
#REVR#
What's Okongwu going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T4#
Gracie prevents Okongwu from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okongwu trying his best to control but Gracie has mounted him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mauro Okongwu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chozen 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#
Okongwu lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Okongwu tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Okongwu avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gracie slips a straight right by Okongwu.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Okongwu misses the shot to the body.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okongwu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Okongwu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Okongwu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Okongwu throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Okongwu wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Okongwu.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Okongwu moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Okongwu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Okongwu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Okongwu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Okongwu just misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okongwu looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.#T3#
Okongwu looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Okongwu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okongwu is looking to clinch. #CL#
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Okongwu. Okongwu maintains the clinch.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Okongwu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Okongwu misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Okongwu misses with a body punch.
Okongwu lands with a left to the head.
Okongwu misses with the head strike.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Okongwu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mauro Okongwu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chozen Gracie.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Okongwu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Okongwu.
Okongwu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands with a left to the head.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Okongwu prevents it.
Okongwu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okongwu lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okongwu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie has Okongwu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Okongwu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okongwu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okongwu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A right hand to the body from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gracie to his knees! Okongwu keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
During a confident post fight interview, Mauro Okongwu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C217: Kahn vs Menday
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Keji throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keji trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
#SUB#
Keji is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Keji has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Keji is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Gracie has latched onto it... Big trouble! Gracie pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Keji is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
C212: Kersikov vs Haggar
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bystrom manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bystrom's guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bystrom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Bystrom wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Bystrom is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Bystrom is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.
Bystrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bystrom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Bystrom is defending well.
#SUB2#
Bystrom is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Bystrom 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.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bystrom has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Bystrom defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Bystrom gets full guard.#SUB#
Bystrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Bystrom is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bystrom is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard. #REVR#
Bystrom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
Bystrom trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bystrom is aware though and is defending well.
Bystrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bystrom defends it easily.
Bystrom is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bystrom. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bystrom defends it easily.
Bystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bystrom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Bystrom from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bystrom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bystrom defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chozen Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bystrom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bystrom momentarily.
Bystrom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bystrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bystrom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bystrom wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Bystrom sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bystrom. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Bystrom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Bystrom kicks Gracie off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Bystrom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Bystrom. #TD#
Bystrom gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bystrom pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bystrom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
It looks like Bystrom is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bystrom wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie has hold of Bystrom's hands but Bystrom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Bystrom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Bystrom trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bystrom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Bystrom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Bystrom is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Bystrom wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling the position.
Bystrom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bystrom pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bystrom is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bystrom to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie has hold of Bystrom's hands but Bystrom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bystrom is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Bystrom mounts him!
Bystrom raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Bystrom looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Bystrom from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bystrom is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Bystrom trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Bystrom from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torkel Bystrom dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Bystrom.
Bystrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bystrom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie throws the left hand but Bystrom avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Bystrom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bystrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Bystrom looking for a takedown.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Bystrom pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie passes Bystrom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bystrom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Bystrom looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bystrom defends it well.
Bystrom wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bystrom is trying to control but can't.
Bystrom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie prevents Bystrom from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bystrom is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bystrom tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bystrom moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bystrom looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bystrom looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bystrom! #REVR##T4#
Gracie is not content to let Bystrom control the position.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bystrom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Bystrom 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 looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bystrom pushes past his half guard into mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Bystrom is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Torkel Bystrom.
I think Bystrom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chozen Gracie!
In defeat, Torkel Bystrom stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well back to the gym.'. |
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Event:
C207: Nakagawa vs Obama IV
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Rivera throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rivera.
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD2#
Rivera lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Rivera takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Chozen Gracie has been cut.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie misses with a hook. Rivera ducked under it nicely.
Gracie is aggressively charging in as Rivera backs up avoiding any damage. Rivera tosses out a jab and Gracie runs right into it face first! Gracie is out cold! Rivera dropped down on all fours and is barking in Gracie's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malcolm Rivera!
A very excited looking Malcolm Rivera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
C202: Kahn vs Ochoa II
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Haggar lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Gracie clobbers Haggar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Haggar feints and as Gracie raises his hands in defense, Haggar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Haggar chips away with some ground and pound.
Haggar works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Haggar landing some decent shots from guard.
Haggar prevents Gracie from getting back to his feet.
Haggar trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Haggar is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Haggar works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
We've been hearing that Haggar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Haggar won't allow Gracie to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haggar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haggar landing with the ground and pound.
Haggar cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Gracie wants to stand and escape but Haggar is having none of it. #T1#
Haggar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Haggar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Haggar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Haggar gets to his feet and stands over Gracie, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Gracie felt that one! Haggar unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Gracie from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Haggar! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Benn is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 39
Date: May 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ahokas takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ahokas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ahokas stuffs the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ahokas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ahokas wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chozen Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ahokas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from Ahokas.
#TD#
Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ahokas regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Ahokas#SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ahokas dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Ahokas#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Ahokas pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahokas defends well.
Ahokas stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ahokas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahokas has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ahokas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Ahokas#T1#
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Ahokas keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahokas is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahokas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Ahokas wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ahokas slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahokas trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ahokas seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ahokas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is not content to let Ahokas control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Ahokas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ahokas wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Ahokas wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Ahokas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Ahokas sits in half guard. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ahokas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Ahokas pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahokas is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Ahokas has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily.
Ahokas wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Ahokas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie tries to roll over but Ahokas keeps him under control.#T7#
Ahokas content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Gracie with the active half guard here but Ahokas passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (8) Ahokas
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ahokas off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (6) vs (8) Ahokas
Gracie is hanging on to Ahokas's back as he tries to escape.
#T8##SUB#
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Gracie looking for the RNC.
Gracie has the hooks in. Ahokas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ahokas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Ahokas.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (10) Ahokas
Ahokas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily.
Ahokas trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T9#
Ahokas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (13) Ahokas
Gracie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (6) vs (16) Ahokas
Ahokas tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Will Ahokas go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ahokas is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Ahokas is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Ahokas wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.#T10#
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ahokas passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (19) Ahokas#SUB2#
Ahokas tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Ahokas is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Gracie tries to bench press Ahokas off him but Ahokas keeps the position.
Ahokas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ahokas controls the position. #T12#
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ahokas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Ahokas controls the position.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Ahokas wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Ahokas controlling the position from side mount.
Gracie tries to bench press Ahokas off him but Ahokas keeps the position.
Well,Gracie is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ahokas wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Ahokas controls the position from side control.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ahokas passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (22) Ahokas#SUB2#
Ahokas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahokas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ahokas is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Ahokas 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.
Ahokas trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Ahokas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (25) Ahokas
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (25) Ahokas
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas wins on points by 25 to 8.
Juha Ahokas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 38
Date: May 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 22 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Orion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gracie after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Orion is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gracie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Orion to the mat. Orion regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Orion slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Orion defends easily.
Orion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Orion's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orion defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie is tightening it up a little... Orion has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Orion reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Orion taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 37
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 26 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 21 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Trump keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Trump has Gracie up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Trump gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Donald Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chozen Gracie.
Trump gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
#TD#
Trump turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (4) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Trump is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as Trump dominates the positioning.#T1#
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Trump is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Trump showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Trump passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (7) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie regains half guard.#T2#
Trump seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Trump is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (10) vs (0) Gracie
Trump controlling from the full mount.
Trump wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Trump (13) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Trump keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Trump is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trump to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Trump is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie won't allow Trump to pass to mount. #T4#
Trump 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Trump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trump 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.
Trump is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (16) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Trump (19) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Trump is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Trump struggling to keep hold of the position.
Trump trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape. #T5#
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trump's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trump's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (19) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Trump defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (21) vs (4) Gracie
Trump passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Trump trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Trump is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Trump looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Gracie with the active half guard here but Trump passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (24) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trump wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7##SUB#
Trump tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trump has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie is not content to let Trump control the position.
Trump in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trump wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie being controlled for a moment.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Trump off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (24) vs (8) Gracie#T8##SUB2#
Gracie working for the choke. #SUB2#
Gracie working for the choke. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Trump's chin but Trump turns very nicely into Gracie's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Trump.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (26) vs (8) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Trump to get to half guard.
Trump 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. #T9##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Trump stalling. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Trump moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (29) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie is trying to improve his position.#T10#
A lull in the action here as Trump stalls from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Trump's best efforts.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trump pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie looks winded!#T11##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Trump is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trump in particular looking to stall.#T12#
Gracie gets full guard.
Trump not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trump is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trump defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gracie has an active guard here but Trump has managed to pass into half guard.
Trump stalling. #T13#
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Trump has managed to sneak the leg through.
Trump performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but Trump passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (32) vs (8) Gracie#T14#
Gracie being controlled for a moment.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 32 to 8.
A victorious Donald Trump thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 36
Date: May 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 21 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Helenius is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Helenius circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Helenius 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. Helenius is in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Helenius#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Helenius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Helenius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Helenius passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Helenius#SUB2#
Helenius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Helenius tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Helenius has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Helenius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Helenius keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Helenius tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Helenius has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Helenius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helenius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Helenius
Helenius is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (5) Helenius#T2##SUB#
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Helenius frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Helenius is wriggling around trying to escape.
Helenius slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Helenius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Helenius actively working from the bottom here.
Helenius gets back to full guard.
Gracie advances to half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Helenius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Helenius wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Helenius is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Helenius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Helenius is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helenius knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Helenius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Helenius is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Helenius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Helenius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Helenius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Helenius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Helenius is trying to get back to full guard.
Helenius is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (5) vs (9) Helenius#T5#
Helenius has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Helenius is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gracie is really stuck here.
Helenius is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Helenius. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Helenius's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (9) Helenius
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (10) vs (9) Helenius#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 thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Helenius is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Helenius, who protects the arm well. #T6##SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Helenius is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Helenius has escaped the position, nice work there.
Helenius is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Helenius has escaped the position, nice work there.
Helenius manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (10) vs (11) Helenius#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Helenius is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T7##SUB2#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helenius to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Helenius is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Helenius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Helenius's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (14) vs (11) Helenius
Helenius tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Helenius taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 34
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Ahokas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Ahokas#SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ahokas dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Ahokas#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ahokas has passed into half guard!
Ahokas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
Ahokas trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Ahokas 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.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Ahokas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Ahokas
Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ahokas working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ahokas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (8) Ahokas
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gracie tries to roll over but Ahokas keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ahokas pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (11) Ahokas
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Ahokas with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3#
Ahokas looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Ahokas controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Ahokas mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (14) Ahokas
Ahokas trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Ahokas controlling from mount.
Gracie is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ahokas has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (2) vs (17) Ahokas
Ahokas just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gracie turns into Ahokas and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (17) Ahokas
Ahokas has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (17) Ahokas#SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ahokas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Ahokas! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (19) Ahokas#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahokas defends well.#T5##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Ahokas pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Ahokas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahokas has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahokas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6##SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahokas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahokas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahokas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ahokas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (22) Ahokas
Ahokas takes a little break here. Gracie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #T7#
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Ahokas trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is not content to let Ahokas control the position.#T8#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Ahokas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahokas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9##SUB#
Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Ahokas mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (25) Ahokas
Ahokas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ahokas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ahokas content just to control the position here.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (7) vs (28) Ahokas
Gracie is trying to break free.
Ahokas is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Gracie turns into Ahokas and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (9) vs (28) Ahokas#T11#
Ahokas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (9) vs (30) Ahokas#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Ahokas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahokas works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Ahokas looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahokas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahokas defends well.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Ahokas pushes his legs off easily.
#T12#
Ahokas trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ahokas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass.
Ahokas trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Ahokas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahokas has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Ahokas content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Ahokas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ahokas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (9) vs (33) Ahokas
Gracie tries to bench press Ahokas off him but Ahokas keeps the position.
Ahokas trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T14#
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie won't allow Ahokas to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas wins on points by 33 to 9.
A victorious Juha Ahokas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 33
Date: May 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 20 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Bong Ji Woo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ji Woo clinches.
Gracie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ji Woo.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Ji Woo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Gracie is trying to trip Ji Woo. He has hold of a leg but Ji Woo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gracie persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Ji Woo
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ji Woo wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ji Woo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ji Woo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ji Woo 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.#SUB#
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Ji Woo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Ji Woo#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Ji Woo defends it easily.
#T1#
Ji Woo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Ji Woo
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Ji Woo trying to control the position but Gracie is working away. #SUB2#
Ji Woo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ji Woo's best efforts.#SUB#
Gracie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ji Woo is tapping! Great win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 31
Date: May 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orion's waist but Orion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side. #TD#
Orion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Orion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Orion (4) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Orion off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (4) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Orion is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Gracie working for the choke.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Orion trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Orion defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Orion tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
#T1##SUB2#
Orion is having to fend off submission attempts from Gracie, who is looking to sink in the choke. Gracie doesn't have the hooks in though and Orion manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (6) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Orion is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (9) vs (4) Gracie
Orion in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gracie tries to buck Orion off but Orion is having none of it.
Orion moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB#
Orion is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Orion's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie is trying to escape the position but Orion is controlling the position. #SUB#
Orion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is not content to let Orion control the position.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orion's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Orion is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it. #T4##SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Orion with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily.
Orion controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB2#
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Orion pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (12) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Orion has a good base and remains in mount.
Orion content just to control the position here.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orion wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.#T6#
Orion controlling from the full mount.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Orion has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Orion (15) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie can't escape the position.
Orion trying to control momentarily.
#T7#
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Orion keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Orion working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Gracie prevents Orion from getting a body triangle.
Orion is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie is really stuck here.
#T8#
Orion slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gracie is really stuck here.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Orion trying to control.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
#T9#
Orion doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (15) vs (6) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orion has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (17) vs (6) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie has an active guard here but Orion has managed to pass into half guard.
Orion trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but Orion passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (20) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as Orion controls the position. #T10#
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Orion controlling from side mount.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orion is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.#T11##SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie looks winded!
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but Orion takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (23) vs (6) Gracie
Orion controlling the position easily from mount.
Orion fails to move to back control.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Orion trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Orion mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (26) vs (6) Gracie
Orion trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Orion's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Orion looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T13#
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Orion content just to control the position here.
Orion wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Orion trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Orion (29) vs (6) Gracie
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Orion 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!
#SUB#
Orion is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tries to escape but Orion has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion takes the fight on points by 29 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Cole Orion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 30
Date: May 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 19 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hitoshi to the mat! Hitoshi manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Hitoshi
Gracie preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Hitoshi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Hitoshi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hitoshi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Hitoshi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Hitoshi.#SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Hitoshi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hitoshi manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Hitoshi's guard.
Gracie is pushing down on Hitoshi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hitoshi is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hitoshi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 28
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Hirata Hitoshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 19 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hitoshi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Hitoshi darts in and clinches Gracie up against the ropes.#TD2#
Gracie has picked Hitoshi up - he's going for a ride! Gracie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hitoshi (0) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Hitoshi gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is pushing down on Hitoshi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hitoshi is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Hitoshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hitoshi (4) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie tries to roll but Hitoshi sticks to his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Hitoshi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Hitoshi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hitoshi is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Hitoshi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hitoshi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (4) vs (4) Gracie#SUB#
Hitoshi working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Hitoshi.#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie stands and throws Hitoshi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (4) vs (7) Gracie#T2#
Hitoshi is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hitoshi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hitoshi, who protects the arm well.
Hitoshi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hitoshi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##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 is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hitoshi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending well.
Hitoshi 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, Hitoshi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hitoshi is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4##SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hitoshi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hitoshi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Hitoshi is defending well. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hitoshi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hitoshi tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Hitoshi is defending well.
Hitoshi tries to improve position but can't. #T5##SUB2#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hitoshi regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hitoshi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hitoshi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Hitoshi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Hitoshi is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6##SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hitoshi gets full guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitoshi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hitoshi 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. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Hitoshi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hitoshi manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Hitoshi's guard.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet. #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. #T7##SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hitoshi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie won't allow Hitoshi to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hitoshi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie pushing down on Hitoshi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Hitoshi defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Hitoshi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hitoshi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Hitoshi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T8##SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hitoshi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hitoshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitoshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie won't allow Hitoshi to sweep him here.
Gracie pushes down on Hitoshi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hitoshi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hitoshi sees it coming and defends easily.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hitoshi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Hitoshi gets full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hitoshi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T10#
Hitoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hitoshi sees it coming and defends easily.
Hitoshi wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T11##SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hitoshi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hitoshi! Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (4) vs (10) Gracie
Hitoshi is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Gracie has hold of Hitoshi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hitoshi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Gracie has isolated one of Hitoshi's arms. Hitoshi 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 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 23
Date: May 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Helenius feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie keeping full guard, as Helenius tries to pass.
We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Helenius defends it easily.
#SUB#
Helenius drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Helenius off! Helenius jumps back into Gracie's guard. #SUB#
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Helenius defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Helenius is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helenius defends well.
Helenius wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helenius is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Helenius has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Helenius seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Helenius seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Helenius drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Helenius off! Helenius jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Helenius slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (5) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB#
Helenius is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Helenius keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Helenius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helenius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Helenius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Gracie is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Helenius tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Helenius keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Helenius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Helenius eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helenius to get the leverage. #SUB#
Helenius is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#T5##SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Helenius.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Helenius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Helenius is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6#
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Helenius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Helenius's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helenius (5) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Helenius preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie. #SUB2#
Helenius defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Helenius manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (7) vs (4) Gracie#SUB#
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Helenius defends easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Helenius pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Helenius looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helenius defends well.#SUB#
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Helenius drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Helenius off! Helenius jumps back into Gracie's guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Helenius is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Helenius 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.
Helenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T8##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Helenius 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#
Helenius 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#
Helenius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helenius has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Helenius defends it easily.
Helenius pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Helenius.
#T9##SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Helenius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Helenius wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T10##SUB#
Helenius seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Helenius is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Helenius is breathing heavily.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Helenius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11##SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Helenius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Helenius eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Helenius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Helenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #T12##SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helenius defends well.#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Helenius defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Helenius is aware though and is defending well.
Helenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helenius defends well.#SUB#
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T13##SUB#
Helenius drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Helenius off! Helenius jumps back into Gracie's guard. #SUB2#
Helenius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helenius has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Helenius works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helenius to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Helenius prevents Gracie from improving his position.#T14##SUB#
Helenius 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.
#SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helenius to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Helenius is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Helenius.
Helenius wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helenius takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Rupert Helenius 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:
Bots de Garra 22
Date: May 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ahokas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (0) Gracie#SUB#
Ahokas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Ahokas seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gracie is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Juha Ahokas!
A very excited looking Juha Ahokas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 21
Date: May 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 2 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Kamenev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kamenev. #TD2#
Kamenev manages to pull guard.
Kamenev wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kamenev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kamenev pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Kamenev
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev trying to control but Gracie is having none of it. #T1#
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie is not content to let Kamenev control the position.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kamenev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Kamenev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (8) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev looking to secure an arm triangle but Gracie defends it well. #T2#
Gracie stops Kamenev from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kamenev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (11) Kamenev#T3#
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Kamenev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Kamenev quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Kamenev but it's paid off an Gracie is forced to tap! Nice work by Kamenev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Kamenev!
A relieved looking Ivan Kamenev 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:
Bots de Garra 20
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiachna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Fiachna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Fiachna's guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Fiachna 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Fiachna#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Fiachna defends easily.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiachna defends well.#T1##SUB#
Fiachna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiachna has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
My spies in Rocket's Gentlemen Club inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fiachna advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Fiachna
Fiachna has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (2) vs (7) Fiachna#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fiachna looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fiachna wants to take Gracie's back but he can't do it this time.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fiachna prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Fiachna wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. #T2##SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fiachna trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (10) Fiachna
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Fiachna moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (2) vs (12) Fiachna
Fiachna pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T3#
Fiachna prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Fiachna with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Fiachna works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (2) vs (15) Fiachna
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fiachna's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (15) Fiachna
Gracie won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here. #SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Fiachna's guard. #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (17) Fiachna#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fiachna is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Fiachna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiachna has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Fiachna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiachna has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Fiachna works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Fiachna frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (20) Fiachna
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie prevents Fiachna from taking his back.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (20) Fiachna#SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fiachna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Fiachna's guard.
Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (22) Fiachna
Fiachna advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (25) Fiachna
Fiachna has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (6) vs (27) Fiachna
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Fiachna from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracie has given up his back. Will we see Fiachna going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (6) vs (30) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Fiachna 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 Fiachna.
Fiachna works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (33) Fiachna#T7#
Fiachna moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (6) vs (35) Fiachna
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Fiachna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiachna has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Fiachna is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Fiachna has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fiachna passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (38) Fiachna
Fiachna is looking to work his way around to Gracie's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Fiachna has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiachna moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (6) vs (41) Fiachna
Fiachna keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
#T8##SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Gracie is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Gracie is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
During a confident post fight interview, Darragh Fiachna thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 19
Date: May 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 34 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel fails to land the takedown.
Diesel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
Diesel darts in looking for a takedown but Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Diesel into the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diesel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diesel tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diesel to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diesel forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel prevents Gracie from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diesel 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.#SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diesel works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Gracie
Diesel looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.#SUB#
Diesel looking to secure an arm triangle but Gracie defends it well. #T2#
Diesel wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diesel is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3##SUB#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Diesel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Diesel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #SUB#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Gracie wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
#SUB#
Diesel 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.
#SUB#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T5##SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel 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 looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Diesel wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #T6##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Diesel 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.
#SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Diesel 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.
#T7#
Diesel is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#T8##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Gracie is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Diesel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie can't escape the position.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.#T9##SUB#
Diesel working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diesel wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Diesel 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.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Diesel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Diesel is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie with the active half guard here but Diesel passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (11) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie prevents Diesel from moving into mount. #SUB#
Diesel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diesel's best efforts.#SUB#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T12##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie looks winded!#T13##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here.
Diesel prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T14##SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
A relieved looking Kurt Diesel 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:
Bots de Garra 18
Date: May 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 21 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Al Jhit closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracie quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#T1##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Al Jhit is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Al Jhit is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Al Jhit is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 16
Date: May 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Orion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Orion looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Orion (0) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Orion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orion sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Orion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Orion's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Orion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orion is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Orion manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Orion's guard. #SUB#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB#
Orion looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie is pushing down on Orion's leg trying to pass to half guard. Orion is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Orion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orion defends it well. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Orion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4##SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Orion looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 15
Date: May 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 18 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Trump shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trump pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trump pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Trump is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Trump 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Trump in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gracie tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Trump!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donald Trump!
After winning the bout, Donald Trump 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:
Bots de Garra 13
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Leifsson's guard. #SUB2#
Leifsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#SUB2#
Leifsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Leifsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Leifsson's guard. #SUB2#
Leifsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##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. #SUB2#
Leifsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Leifsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Leifsson is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Leifsson's guard. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leifsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gracie has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Leifsson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gracie is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Leifsson pulls down on the head and he's put Gracie to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Skjoldr Leifsson!
A victorious Skjoldr Leifsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 12
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Shogun Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shogun Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silva (0) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Silva is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gracie yanks on the arm and Silva is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 11
Date: Apr 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Orion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orion.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orion defends it well.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orion defends it well.
We've been hearing good reports from Orion's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Orion is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Orion wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie prevents Orion from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Orion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orion is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orion has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Orion is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Orion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #T4##SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orion regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5##SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Orion's guard. #SUB#
Orion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Orion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Orion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Orion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6##SUB#
Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orion sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orion sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7##SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orion is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#T8#
Orion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (4) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Orion working for the choke. #SUB#
Orion is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gracie is defending well though. Orion let's go of the attempt for now.
Orion is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Orion is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gracie is defending well though. Orion let's go of the attempt for now.
Gracie breaks Orion's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (4) vs (4) Gracie#SUB#
Orion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Orion's guard. #T9##SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Orion's guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Orion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.#SUB#
Orion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #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. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Orion's guard. #T10##SUB#
Orion has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Orion working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
#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#
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Orion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Orion's guard. #T11##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. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Orion's guard. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Orion's guard.
Orion keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #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#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Orion's legs - danger averted.#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. #T12##SUB#
Orion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Orion's guard. #SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Orion's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Orion's legs - danger averted.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie prevents Orion from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #T13##SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Orion is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Orion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #T14#
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Orion defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orion is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Orion moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Orion's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie stands and throws Orion's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (4) vs (7) Gracie
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 7 to 4. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 10
Date: Apr 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Sobieskiego's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sobieskiego (0) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Sobieskiego is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sobieskiego manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Sobieskiego's guard. #SUB#
Sobieskiego throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Gracie seems to have locked his on tight now - Sobieskiego screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gracie, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 9
Date: Apr 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jordan Lisko!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (4) vs (0) Lisko
Lisko tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lisko, who protects the arm well.
Lisko is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lisko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Lisko is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lisko, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lisko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lisko is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Lisko is defending well. #SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Lisko is defending well. #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lisko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Lisko is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Lisko is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lisko manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Lisko 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. #SUB2#
Lisko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Lisko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lisko manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Lisko's guard. #SUB2#
Lisko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB2#
Lisko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Lisko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lisko manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Lisko's guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Lisko is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lisko looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
#SUB2#
Lisko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lisko 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.#T4#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lisko is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lisko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#T5#
Lisko tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Lisko defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lisko defends it well. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Lisko is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lisko defends it well. #T6##SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Lisko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lisko is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#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.
Lisko tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #T7##SUB2#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lisko is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8##SUB2#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Lisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.
Lisko tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Lisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Lisko is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lisko is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lisko sees it coming and defends easily.#T9##SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lisko is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 8
Date: Apr 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kamenev drives through and clinches with Gracie against the ropes.
Gracie looking for a takedown. #TD#
Gracie is trying to trip Kamenev. He has hold of a leg but Kamenev is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gracie persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Kamenev#SUB2#
Gracie looking to improve position, pressing down on Kamenev's thigh with his hand. Kamenev seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Gracie paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Gracie's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Kamenev picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Kamenev!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 7
Date: Apr 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 32 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gracie feints and as Diesel raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diesel dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Gracie
Diesel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is trying to work for a sweep but Diesel has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (7) vs (2) Gracie
Diesel tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Diesel is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Diesel 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.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Diesel is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #T2##SUB2#
Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Diesel mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (10) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Diesel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Diesel trying to control but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB#
Diesel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Diesel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Diesel prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Diesel wants to finish this one by submission but Gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diesel.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Diesel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Diesel working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4##SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie with the active half guard here but Diesel passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (13) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.#T5##SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
#SUB#
Diesel 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 tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#SUB#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diesel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (16) vs (2) Gracie#T6#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is not content to let Diesel control the position. #SUB#
Diesel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diesel moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (18) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Diesel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diesel stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (21) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie regains half guard.#T8##SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (24) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Diesel wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10##SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11##SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diesel sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #T12#
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie has an active guard here but Diesel has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie looks winded!#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13##SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is in trouble now - Diesel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (27) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Diesel is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Gracie is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Gracie flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Diesel anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Gracie and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Diesel slips an arm under Gracie chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Diesel has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Diesel is squeezing on Gracie like an anaconda would it's prey. Gracie fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kurt Diesel!
An out of breath Kurt Diesel 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:
Bots de Garra 6
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Orion shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (0) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orion works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Orion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Orion eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Orion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Orion eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gracie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Orion is tapping! Great win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 5
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Malcolm King!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
King tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) King#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
King is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but King defends it. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
King is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well. #SUB2#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#SUB2#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5##SUB2#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gracie maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! King could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gracie has cracked it and King is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 4
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Shogun Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shogun Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#T1##SUB#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Gracie
Silva is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well. #T2#
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (5) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB#
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Silva looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Silva 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 has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4##SUB#
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Silva is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#T5##SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6##SUB#
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Gracie's guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T7#
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Silva 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.
#SUB#
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (7) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (2) vs (10) Gracie
Silva is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work. #T9##SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#T10##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well. #SUB#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#T11##SUB#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Silva is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T12##SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Silva tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#T13##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB#
Silva has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gracie. Oh but Silva has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gracie goes limp - he's gone! Silva jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shogun Silva! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 3
Date: Apr 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 32 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Diesel sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diesel or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie, which made it look bad.
Diesel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diesel off to one side.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie 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#
Diesel tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Gracie
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diesel is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Diesel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diesel.
Gracie stands and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Gracie
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Diesel is defending well. #SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diesel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Diesel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (5) Gracie#T1#
Diesel 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.
Diesel 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.#SUB2#
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Diesel to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel 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.
Diesel is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #T2#
Diesel is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage. #SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Diesel 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 Diesel. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Diesel pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (5) Gracie#T3##SUB#
Diesel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.#SUB#
Diesel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Diesel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Diesel is controlling the pace.
#T5#
Diesel prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here.
Diesel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Diesel defends easily.
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diesel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
#T7##SUB2#
Diesel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diesel has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8##SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.
Diesel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Gracie is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie looks winded!#SUB#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diesel moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (11) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T10##SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard. #SUB#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diesel trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB2#
Diesel moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (14) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Diesel not doing much here.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diesel 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 is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
#T12##SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Diesel is trying for a kimura here. Gracie looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Diesel wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 2
Date: Apr 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Fiachna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fiachna shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Fiachna's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fiachna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fiachna goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Gracie continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Fiachna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiachna drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fiachna tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Fiachna's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (5) Gracie
Fiachna gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fiachna doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Fiachna is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (5) Gracie
Fiachna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (5) vs (7) Gracie#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Fiachna is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiachna manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (7) vs (7) Gracie
Fiachna passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (10) vs (7) Gracie
Fiachna has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (12) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Gracie won't allow Fiachna to pass to mount.
Gracie tries to roll over but Fiachna keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Fiachna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie won't allow Fiachna to pass to mount.
Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiachna to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiachna moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (15) vs (7) Gracie
Fiachna wants to take Gracie's back here but Gracie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Fiachna seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gracie is holding on tight.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiachna takes Gracie's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (18) vs (7) Gracie#SUB#
Fiachna looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Fiachna is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Fiachna keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Gracie won't enjoy being in this position. Fiachna looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Gracie is tapping - it's over boys! Fiachna picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
An out of breath Darragh Fiachna 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:
Bots de Garra 1
Date: Apr 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gracie scores with a takedown into Ahokas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (0) vs (2) Gracie
Ahokas keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahokas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well. #SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie prevents Ahokas from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well. #SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.
Ahokas is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahokas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Ahokas is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is defending well.
Ahokas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahokas.#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#
Ahokas 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. #T3##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.
Ahokas can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ahokas is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahokas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Ahokas is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (0) vs (5) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
Ahokas is looking to reverse the position.#T5##SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
Ahokas is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Ahokas 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!
Ahokas tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Ahokas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahokas regains half guard.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.
Ahokas wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#T6##SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahokas works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Ahokas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Ahokas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahokas manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Ahokas's guard. #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. #T7##SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Ahokas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahokas manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Ahokas's guard. #SUB#
Ahokas is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Ahokas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ahokas 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.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now. #T8##SUB#
Ahokas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ahokas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Ahokas is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ahokas 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.
Ahokas keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9##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.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahokas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Ahokas moves into full guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Ahokas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahokas manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Ahokas's guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T10##SUB#
Ahokas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahokas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11##SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well. #SUB#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (0) vs (8) Gracie
Ahokas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T12#
Ahokas is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Gracie has hold of Ahokas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ahokas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ahokas is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Ahokas defends it well. #SUB2#
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ahokas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ahokas regains half guard.
Ahokas moves into full guard.
#T13##SUB#
Ahokas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#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#
Ahokas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. 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.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahokas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #T14##SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ahokas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ahokas is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gracie has his hands clasped together but Ahokas extends and breaks Gracie's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ahokas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Darkangelo The Fifth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Darkangelo The Fifth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Darkangelo The Fifth throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie is staying tight to Darkangelo The Fifth's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gracie working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Darkangelo The Fifth is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Darkangelo The Fifth is defending well.
Gracie slows the pace down.
Darkangelo The Fifth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie has hold of Darkangelo The Fifth's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Darkangelo The Fifth seems comfortable defending it but Gracie has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Darkangelo The Fifth is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Darkangelo The Fifth is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gracie couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
C167: Kilgore vs Land
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Bystrom closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Bystrom pulls Gracie into guard.
#SUB#
Bystrom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie prevents Bystrom from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Bystrom is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bystrom is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Bystrom defends it.
Bystrom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Bystrom is working away. #SUB#
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Bystrom is not content to let Gracie control the position.#SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#ES#
Bystrom has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gracie is on him like a limpet, forcing Bystrom back against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.
Bystrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie is trying to keep Bystrom in close.
Bystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bystrom drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie! #REVB##SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Bystrom is defending well.
Bystrom is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Bystrom is looking for a sweep.
Bystrom pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Bystrom 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!
Bystrom manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Torkel Bystrom will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bystrom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bystrom misses with a looping left.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Bystrom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Bystrom sprawls well.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bystrom pushes Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Bystrom is looking to clinch.
Bystrom throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bystrom wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Bystrom is looking for a sweep.
Bystrom can't do much from the bottom here.
Bystrom is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control. #ES#
Bystrom throws Gracie to one side and escapes!
A swing and a miss from Bystrom.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bystrom as he avoids it easily.
Torkel Bystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chozen Gracie.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Bystrom gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Bystrom misses with a straight left. #T2#
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bystrom tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bystrom to the ground. Bystrom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Bystrom manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Chozen Gracie has been cut.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bystrom circles away.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bystrom.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bystrom circles away.
Bystrom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Bystrom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bystrom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bystrom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bystrom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bystrom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bystrom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Bystrom clinches with his opponent.
Bystrom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.#TD#
Bystrom pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Bystrom is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bystrom is trying to get back to his feet.
Bystrom can't do much from the bottom here.
Bystrom tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.#T4##ES#
Bystrom explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Torkel Bystrom is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Bystrom has managed to clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bystrom takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bystrom'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.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bystrom is defending well.
Bystrom lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie has Bystrom pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bystrom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from Bystrom.
Bystrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torkel Bystrom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chozen 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bystrom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bystrom.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bystrom tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Bystrom circles away easily#KD#
and Bystrom counters with a head kick that drops Gracie to the mat! Gracie scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Bystrom moves in close and cracks Gracie with a massive right hand! Gracie, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Bystrom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torkel Bystrom!
An out of breath Torkel Bystrom 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:
C161: Taneyev vs Kahn III
Date: Jan 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Barrels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barrels.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barrels is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barrels is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Barrels's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Barrels missing with strikes.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Barrels's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Barrels lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrels throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrels trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Barrels is punishing Gracie with strikes - can he finish him?!
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Barrels to control.
Barrels is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Gracie up.
#CUT2#It looks like Chozen Gracie has been cut.
Barrels tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
Gracie just trying to survive but Barrels is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Barrels is raining down hard shots and and Gracie has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tu Barrels!
Tu Barrels decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C143
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Gustafsson lands a high kick!
Gustafsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice sprawl there from Gustafsson as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Gustafsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gustafsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Gustafsson counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Gustafsson counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Oscar Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chozen Gracie.
Gustafsson stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Gustafsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gustafsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rasmus's Fun House in the buildup to the fight.
Gustafsson connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Gustafsson counter with a right hand.
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 fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gustafsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Gustafsson is looking for a counter combo.
Gustafsson scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Gustafsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gustafsson throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Gustafsson.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Chozen Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustafsson tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gustafsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Gustafsson counters with a head kick.
Gustafsson lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Gustafsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gustafsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gustafsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gustafsson counters with a leg kick.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Gustafsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Gracie looks winded!
A nice leg kick lands there from Gustafsson. #T2#
Gustafsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Gustafsson sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Gustafsson misses the target.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gustafsson.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Gustafsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie shoots in but Gustafsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gustafsson throws a big counter combination but Gracie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gustafsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gustafsson as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Gustafsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie dives in and grabs Gustafsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gustafsson pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Gustafsson, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Gustafsson against the cage but Gustafsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Gustafsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Gustafsson as Gracie shoots in.
Gustafsson thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gustafsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gustafsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gustafsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Gustafsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gustafsson connects with the punch.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Gustafsson tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gustafsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gustafsson throws a good cross that connects.
#T4#
Gustafsson lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A cross from Gustafsson lands.#TD2#
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep.
Gustafsson is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie trying to control the position but Gustafsson is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gustafsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gustafsson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Gustafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gustafsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by Gustafsson.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gustafsson as he jumps to the side.
Oscar Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chozen Gracie.
Gustafsson lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Gustafsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Gustafsson finish him?
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gustafsson lands with a right and another and another! Gracie is in big trouble! Gustafsson lands again and this time it's lights out for Gracie! A quality knockout there for Gustafsson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oscar Gustafsson!
Oscar Gustafsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
C138: Bong vs. Kilgore
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
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.
Dispatch Regulator is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Dispatch Regulator lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#SUB#
Dispatch Regulator looking for the choke but no joy.
Dispatch Regulator controlling the position well here. Gracie rolled but Dispatch Regulator kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dispatch Regulator somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T1##SUB#
Dispatch Regulator looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dispatch Regulator will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Dispatch Regulator patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dispatch Regulator has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
#SUB#
Dispatch Regulator looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Gracie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gracie tries to escape but Dispatch Regulator has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Dispatch Regulator tightening his grip on Gracie, looking for the choke.
Dispatch Regulator tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.#T2#
Dispatch Regulator is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
Dispatch Regulator trying to control.#SUB#
Dispatch Regulator is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Gracie has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Dispatch Regulator has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Gracie taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Dispatch Regulator doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
After winning the bout, Chronian Dispatch Regulator 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:
WCF 114: Gracie vs Kohler
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kohler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie. #KD2#
Gracie ducks straight into an uppercut from Kohler and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Gracie manages to regain guard straight away.
#CUT2#It looks like Chozen Gracie has been cut.
Kohler stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kohler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kohler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kohler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kohler chips away with some ground and pound.
Kohler throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kohler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Kohler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kohler throws a big elbow that misses.
Kohler wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kohler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kohler postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Kohler is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.#SUB#
Kohler throws a sloppy strike and Gracie has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Kohler is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chozen Gracie!
Chozen Gracie retains his super heavyweight title! |
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Event:
WCF 108: Jones vs Gracie 2
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.#CUT#It looks like Chozen Gracie has been cut.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jones wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Gracie passes into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD#
Gracie tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Gracie has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Jones is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gracie dives into side control.
Gracie happy to just control the position for now.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet.#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.
Gracie taking a breather here.
Jones pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that David Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chozen Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Jones throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range. #KD#
Jones feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gracie sprawling to the canvas! Gracie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jones finish him?!
#TD#
Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracie quickly recovers to half guard.#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?#SU#
Jones decides to stand and escape the position.
Gracie tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Jones is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#ES#
Jones pushes Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Gracie feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him. #T3#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##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.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chozen Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Jones digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Gracie passes into half guard.
Jones tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#T2#
Gracie won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?#T3#
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie prevents Jones from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
Jones connects with a jab.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jones 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, Jones 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 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chozen Gracie!
Chozen Gracie is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 85: Boaler vs Vanorden
Date: Dec 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Kohler's guard.
Kohler is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gracie dives into side control.
#REVR#
Kohler tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Kohler is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Kohler is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kohler tries to improve position but can't.
Kohler wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kohler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Kohler is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kohler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kohler wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him!
Kohler is working to get back to half guard.
Kohler prevents Gracie from taking his back.
Kohler tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back!
Well, with Gracie on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kohler is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kohler is trying to break free.
#T3#
Kohler needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Kohler tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kohler knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kohler for a finish. #SUB2#
Kohler defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4#
Kohler rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Kohler trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Kohler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kohler is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gracie is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Kohler won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Gracie off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
WCF 97: Wallace vs Riker
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Maki throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Maki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jore Maki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chozen Gracie.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Maki.#CUT#It looks like Chozen Gracie has been cut.
Gracie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chozen Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maki has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Maki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Maki misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Maki controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maki defends it easily.
Maki wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Maki wants to improve his position but instead Gracie has moved into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Maki'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.
Maki is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maki avoid being mounted?
Maki trying to get back to full guard but Gracie takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3#
Gracie looking to control but Maki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Maki tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maki looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Maki turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gracie is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Maki rolls with it to try and escape but Gracie cranks on the arm and Maki is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 69: Yueng vs Baker
Date: Sep 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Gracie shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#SUB2#
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jones escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Jones's guard.
Gracie is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Gracie is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jones is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that David Jones will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gracie shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Chozen Gracie has been cut.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Gracie! Jones dives in looking to finish! Gracie is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Jones!
David Jones very nearly forgot to thank Carnage Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 64: Silva vs Baker
Date: Jul 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bartasz as he avoids it easily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bartasz but Bartasz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Bartasz counters with a stiff right hand.
Lehel Bartasz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chozen Gracie.
Bartasz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bartasz is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Bartasz circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bartasz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bartasz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie looks winded!
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Bartasz counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Chozen Gracie has been cut.#TD2#
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartasz is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bartasz is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Bartasz wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Bartasz is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Bartasz defends the submission attempt.
Bartasz is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bartasz avoid being mounted?
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bartasz keeps working.
Bartasz trying to control here.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bartasz is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartasz manages to get to full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Bartasz keeps moving.
Bartasz trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bartasz connects with a looping right hand.
Gracie seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Bartasz shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Gracie is backing up but Bartasz catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Gracie covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Bartasz Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lehel Bartasz!
During a confident post fight interview, Lehel Bartasz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCF 76: Goncalves vs Kosmanov
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Gracie misses with the combination.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Komakech lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Komakech.
We've been told by Komakech's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Komakech tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Komakech.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Komakech as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Komakech on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Komakech sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Komakech tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gracie manages to move to mount!
Komakech knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Gracie wants to take Komakech's back but he can't do it this time.
Gracie prevents Komakech from getting the reversal.#T1#
Komakech wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Komakech is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie prevents Komakech from getting the reversal.
Komakech is working hard here to advance position.
Komakech regains half guard.#T2#
Komakech wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has passed into side control.
Komakech is looking for a sweep.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Komakech keeps working.
Gracie just content to control the position.
Komakech is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Gracie working away.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Komakech, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Komakech tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Komakech is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Komakech tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Komakech manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Komakech tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komakech is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Komakech avoid being mounted?
Komakech wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is thwarting Komakech's attempts to control the position.
Komakech moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Komakech working a defensive guard but Gracie manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chozen Gracie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Komakech does it's job there.
Komakech dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Komakech tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is staying tight to Komakech's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Komakech's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Komakech is trying to improve his position.
Komakech holds on to Gracie's head and controls the position momentarily.
Komakech struggling a bit here.
Komakech is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chozen Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie trying to control the position but Komakech is working away. #SUB2#
Komakech wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Gracie has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Komakech'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! Komakech is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
WCF 71: Goncalves vs Turunen
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Nice body punch from Evans.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Evans circles away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie 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.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Evans prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Evans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Gracie tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Evans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#T1#
Evans working Gracie over with strikes.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Evans thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Evans sits in half guard.
Evans is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Evans throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Evans.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Evans has control of the leg.
Evans with the ground and pound but Gracie uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Evans looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gracie stops Evans from standing up. #T3#
Evans is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Evans is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Evans shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gracie duly obliges.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Evans sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chozen Gracie will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Evans's guard.
Terry Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Evans working a defensive guard but Gracie manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working. #T1#
Evans can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Gracie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracie prefers to stall for the moment though.
Evans is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Evans's shoulder. That is not cool.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#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!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #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.
Evans can't do much from the bottom here.
Evans is trying to get back to half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Evans throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3#
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
Evans tries to counter with a takedown but Gracie is quick to defend against it.
Chozen Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Evans tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie working away.
Evans is trying to improve his position.
Gracie trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Evans has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Evans.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie regains half guard, as Evans was trying to land strikes.
Evans throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chozen Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chozen Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Terry Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chozen Gracie.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Evans pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie feints a jab promting Evans to slip. Gracie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Evans slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Gracie.
A slow jab from Evans misses its intended target.
Gracie dives in and grabs Evans's left leg, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.#TD#
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Evans to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Evans wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Evans throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gracie prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
Evans wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Evans there!
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount. #T2##SUB2#
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Evans is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Evans really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Evans tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
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.#T3#
Evans really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Evans doesn't allow it.
Evans is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Evans tries to buck Gracie off but he can't manage it.
Evans is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Terry Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie wants to take Evans's back but he can't do it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chozen Gracie.
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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 47: Tofail vs Tyurin
Date: Mar 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Bartasz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Chozen Gracie has been cut.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bartasz.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Bartasz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Bartasz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bartasz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lehel Bartasz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chozen Gracie.
Gracie dives in and grabs Bartasz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bartasz pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Bartasz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Bartasz.
Bartasz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Bartasz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bartasz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie with a poor takedown
letting Bartasz counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Bartasz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie takes one on the button.#T1#
Gracie misses with a combination
and Bartasz counters with a left to the body.
Gracie looks winded!
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Bartasz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bartasz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Bartasz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Chozen Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Bartasz cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gracie looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bartasz finish him?
#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Gracie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Bartasz finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie leaves his chin hanging out and Bartasz seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Gracie crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lehel Bartasz!
A victorious Lehel Bartasz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WCF 60: Khabib vs Bader
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Swas misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Swas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Swas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Swas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Swas throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Swas avoids it well.
As Gracie tries to get set, Swas tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Swas sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Swas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swas looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swas throws out the jab. #TD2#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
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 keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Swas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie is thwarting Swas's attempts to control the position.
Swas is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Swas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie won't allow Swas to sweep him here.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dalton Swas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chozen Gracie.
Swas dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Swas's head and hops out.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Swas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Swas, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Swas against the cage but Swas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Swas shoots in.
Gracie throws a series of strikes that have Swas backpedaling.
#TD2#
Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Swas on his heels. He'll look to pass Swas's guard now, I'm sure.
Swas is wriggling around but Gracie manages to pass to half guard.
#T3##REVR#
Gracie is taking a breather. Swas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracie prevents Swas from improving his position.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swas trying to control here.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Swas wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him!
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie moves to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chozen Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Swas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Swas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gracie throws a right hand that Swas ducks under and follows up with a left that Swas also avoids with ease.
Gracie scores with a hook.
Gracie lands with an overhand left.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ROC2#Swas is rocked!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Swas tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chozen Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie is looking to work his way around to Swas's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Swas looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swas rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Good control from Gracie.
Swas trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks. #T2#
Gracie really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Swas.
Swas trying to control but not successfully.
Gracie is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Swas tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Swas turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Swas defends it easily.
Swas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Swas should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Swas 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 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Trevina Gunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Chuck Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gunter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gunter (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gunter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunter wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Hell's Balls Gym inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gunter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gunter looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Gunter trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gunter wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie is pulling down on Gunter's head to control his posture.
Gunter looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunter (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gunter controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gunter is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunter (4) vs (2) Gracie
Gunter looking to pass the guard.
Gunter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gunter won't allow Gracie to sweep him here. #T3#
Gunter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gunter wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gunter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Gracie controlling the position.
Gunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Gunter from controlling successfully.
Gunter looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Gunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gunter stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gunter is one step ahead there.
Gunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T6#
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gunter looking to pass the guard.
Gunter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie pulls Gunter in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie controls Gunter momentarily but Gunter frees himself. #T7#
Gunter wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie looking to control.
Gunter showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Gunter from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gunter trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gunter content to stall in guard here.
Gracie pulls Gunter in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunter postures up.
#T9#
Gunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gunter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Gunter trying to control the pace. #T10#
Gunter is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gunter is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Gunter has control of the leg.
Gunter is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Gunter wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gunter is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Gunter seems content to control.
Gunter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T12#
Gunter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
Gunter 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.
Gunter trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gunter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie wants to control but Gunter is keeping busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Gunter's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie moves into full guard.
#T13#
Gunter looking to pass the guard.
Gunter passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie won't allow Gunter to pass to mount.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Gunter is very close to passing his half guard.
Gunter wants to advance to full mount but Gracie doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T14#
Gunter passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Gunter sits in half guard.
Gracie controlling the position for now.
Gunter is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gunter is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunter is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunter takes the fight on points by 4 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Two Chainz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Chuck Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chainz looking to score a takedown here. Gracie is defending well but Chainz drives through and ends up in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chainz (2) vs (0) Gracie
Our spies down at at Hell's Balls Gym inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chainz is looking to advance position but Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chainz (2) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Gracie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gracie manages to capitalize on a mistake by Chainz to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chainz (2) vs (7) Gracie
Well, with Gracie on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chainz is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Chainz trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I really don't envy Chainz right now.
Gracie has good solid back control here.
Chainz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Gracie is not going to allow Chainz to sit and survive in this position.
Chainz tries to escape the position.
Gracie is trying to stick to Chainz's back but Chainz is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chainz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chainz (4) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie looking to control.
Chainz trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Chainz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chainz stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Chainz tries to pass. #T2#
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Chainz tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Chainz trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Chainz wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie has control of Chainz's left arm, preventing Chainz from doing any damage. #T3#
Chainz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chainz looking to pass the guard.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
Chainz wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T4#
Chainz is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chainz stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chainz (7) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chainz is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chainz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Chainz trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Still in half guard, Chainz seems content to control.
Chainz is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chainz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chainz wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Chainz is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Chainz is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Chainz sits in half guard.
Chainz tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Chainz content to control rather than advance.
Chainz is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard. #T7#
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Chainz is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Chainz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Chainz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gracie is concentrating on defense, preventing Chainz from advancing position. #T8#
Chainz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chainz is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chainz prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Chainz wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Chainz not doing much here.
#T9#
Chainz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chainz is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chainz content to control rather than advance.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T10#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Chainz tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Chainz wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Chainz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chainz wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#T11#
Gracie has his hands on Chainz's head, controlling the position.
Chainz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chainz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Chainz looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chainz (7) vs (9) Gracie
Chainz has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Chainz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chainz (7) vs (12) Gracie#T13#
Chainz can't do much from the bottom here.
Chainz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chainz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chainz tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Chainz is defending the position.
Chainz wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chainz tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 12 to 7. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Apr 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Chuck Gracie!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grundy pinned against the cage. Grundy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grundy instigates a clinch.
Grundy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grundy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Grundy has an active guard here but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Grundy wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy is looking to improve his position.
Grundy gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (2) vs (0) Gracie
Grundy 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.
Grundy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Grundy from controlling successfully.
Grundy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Grundy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grundy trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pulls Grundy in close to his closed guard and prevents Grundy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Grundy from controlling successfully.
Gracie controls Grundy momentarily but Grundy frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Grundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grundy wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grundy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Our spies down at at Hell's Balls Gym inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Grundy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grundy wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grundy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grundy controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Grundy eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is looking to control Grundy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie is controlling Grundy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Grundy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Grundy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grundy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grundy wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Grundy controlling the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grundy 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie won't allow Grundy to pass to mount.
Grundy is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grundy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Grundy works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (5) vs (0) Gracie
Grundy staying calm.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie wants to control but Grundy postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Grundy is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Grundy trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Gracie is not content to let Grundy control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Grundy is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Grundy trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grundy wants to take a breather but Gracie manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Grundy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grundy looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (5) vs (2) Gracie
And that's the end of the fight!
Grundy takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Brodie Grundy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Helio Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Chuck Gracie!
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Gracie
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.
Silva controlling the position.
Gracie won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Silva continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Silva trying to control here.
Silva trying to get back to full guard but Gracie takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Gracie
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silva (0) vs (8) Gracie
Silva wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Silva rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from the back.
Gracie is not going to allow Silva to sit and survive in this position.
Good control from Gracie.
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracie has the hooks in. Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Silva looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controls the position.
Silva wants to escape the position.
Gracie has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Silva's body.
Silva rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gracie is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (11) Gracie
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Silva controls the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails to take his opponent's back.
Silva reaches up to try and control the position but Gracie seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Silva rolls and tries to escape and now Gracie has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Silva (0) vs (14) Gracie
Gracie keeps control of the position easily here as Silva tries to buck him off.
Silva looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Silva has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling well, preventing Silva from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control.
Silva is really stuck here.
Silva trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in.
Silva tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Let's hope that Gracie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Silva tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chuck Gracie (ranked 7927 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Johns (ranked 1703 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Chuck Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Don Johns!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Johns
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johns is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Johns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie prevents Johns from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johns gets back to full guard.
Johns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Johns.
Johns isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gracie stacks Johns on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Johns
Johns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Johns
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johns is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Johns is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Johns is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Johns eventually gives up the hold.
Johns is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johns is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johns is working away from the top position though.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Johns sits in half guard.
Johns is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Johns trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Johns postures up.
Johns stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (5) Johns
Johns swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Johns's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (5) Johns
Johns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johns 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johns 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.
Johns 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johns working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
Johns wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Johns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Johns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (10) vs (5) Johns
Johns is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Johns is squirming around nicely.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Johns tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Johns is still trying to improve position.
Johns slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Johns tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Johns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Johns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Johns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johns.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Johns looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 10 to 5. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Lapis (ranked 25090 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Gracie (ranked 7906 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapis's entrance music is Once Solemn . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Andrey Lapis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Chuck Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lapis jumps guard and drags Gracie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lapis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lapis keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Lapis is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lapis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Lapis's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lapis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Lapis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lapis wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Lapis wants to get back to full guard.
Lapis 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapis trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lapis (0) vs (3) Gracie
Lapis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lapis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Lapis to control.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Lapis is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracie has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lapis (0) vs (6) Gracie
Lapis tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Lapis is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on Lapis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracie controlling the positon.
Lapis is in bad spot here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lapis doesn't escape.
Gracie avoiding Lapis 's attempts to control his hands.
Lapis tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lapis trying to control but not successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracie.
Lapis wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Lapis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lapis is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracie.
Lapis tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lapis turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (2) vs (6) Gracie
Lapis is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (2) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lapis controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lapis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (4) vs (8) Gracie
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lapis wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Lapis tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lapis from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lapis won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Lapis wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Lapis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lapis postures up.
Lapis forces his way into half guard.
Gracie is not content to let Lapis control the position.
Lapis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Lapis eventually gives up the hold.
Lapis moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lapis (7) vs (8) Gracie
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lapis swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lapis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (7) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lapis working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Lapis working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lapis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lapis.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Lapis is keeping the position.
Lapis trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lapis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lapis, not yet.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Lapis.
Lapis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lapis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Gracie won't allow Lapis to sweep him here.
Lapis 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 10 to 7. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joey Bam Bam (ranked 3039 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Gracie (ranked 6478 p4p, 0 weight class). Bam Bam comes to the cage accompanied by Sleep Now In The Fire. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Joey Bam Bam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Chuck Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bam Bam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bam Bam wants it to stay on the feet.
Chuck Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Bam Bam as Gracie shoots in.
Bam Bam moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Bam Bam gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bam Bam (2) vs (0) Gracie
Bam Bam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bam Bam wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Bam Bam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie is staying active underneath Bam Bam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam Bam works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bam Bam (5) vs (0) Gracie
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam Bam wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bam Bam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Bam Bam is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gracie has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gracie! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bam Bam (5) vs (2) Gracie
Bam Bam looking for a sweep. Not yet Bam Bam, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Bam Bam pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Bam Bam controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Bam Bam.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bam Bam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bam Bam is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bam Bam (5) vs (5) Gracie
Bam Bam is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bam Bam can't do much from the bottom here.
Bam Bam is trying to improve his position.
Bam Bam is working hard here to advance position.
Bam Bam struggling a bit here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam is looking for a sweep.
Bam Bam regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Bam Bam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bam Bam works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bam Bam has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bam Bam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bam Bam (7) vs (5) Gracie
Bam Bam has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bam Bam is stalling in the full guard.
Bam Bam wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Bam Bam tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bam Bam is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Bam Bam has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bam Bam (10) vs (5) Gracie
Bam Bam wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Bam Bam trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Bam Bam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bam Bam wants to control for a moment but Gracie uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bam Bam seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bam Bam (10) vs (9) Gracie
Bam Bam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bam Bam sneaks back into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam is trying to get back to full guard.
Bam Bam controlling the position for now.
Bam Bam wants to get back to full guard.
Bam Bam gets back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Bam Bam is trying to keep Gracie in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bam Bam holds on and takes a little breather.
Bam Bam wants to sweep but no luck.
Bam Bam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam working a defensive guard but Gracie manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bam Bam (10) vs (12) Gracie
Bam Bam is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Bam Bam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie trying to control the action but Bam Bam is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Bam Bam can't do much from the bottom here.
Bam Bam manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bam Bam (12) vs (12) Gracie
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie is doing well to control the position and prevent Bam Bam from advancing to side control.
Bam Bam sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie is looking to control Bam Bam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bam Bam is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Bam Bam (15) vs (12) Gracie
Bam Bam with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Bam takes the fight on points by 15 to 12.
A very excited looking Joey Bam Bam made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chuck Gracie (ranked 6529 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Johnson (ranked 1701 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Relentless - Slayer. CJ Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Chuck Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; CJ Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (4) Johnson
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Johnson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gracie's thigh. Gracie counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Johnson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (7) Johnson
Gracie trying to remain calm as Johnson controls from the top position.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (10) Johnson
Johnson fails to advance to Gracie's back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (2) vs (13) Johnson
Johnson working for a choke but Gracie is defending well.
Johnson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gracie is defending well though. Johnson let's go of the attempt for now.
Johnson wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Johnson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Johnson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gracie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Johnson.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Johnson 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!
Gracie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Johnson.
Johnson looking for the RNC.
Johnson not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
Gracie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Johnson working for the choke.
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Johnson looking for the RNC.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Johnson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gracie fending off the submission attempt from Johnson.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Johnson gets his hands free.
Johnson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Johnson trying to control momentarily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for the choke from the back.
Gracie trying to control the action but Johnson just sinks the hooks in.
Johnson trying to control momentarily.
Johnson looking for the RNC.
Gracie is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Johnson gets his way!
Gracie tries to escape but Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Johnson not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Johnson 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!
Johnson looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Johnson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working for a choke but Gracie is defending well.
Johnson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie breaks Johnson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (13) Johnson
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnson wins on points by 13 to 4.
A very excited looking CJ Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Numero Deux (ranked 2598 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Gracie (ranked 5972 p4p, 0 weight class). Deux kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Post Party Depression. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Numero Deux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Chuck Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Deux sprawls well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Deux turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Deux (4) vs (0) Gracie
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.
Deux working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deux tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deux is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie prevents Deux from improving position.
Deux passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gracie! Score +2 for reaching mount: Deux (6) vs (0) Gracie
Deux wants to finish this one by submission but Gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Deux.
Deux seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gracie is holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Deux's attempts to control the action.
Deux sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Deux tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Deux jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gracie is not content to let Deux control the position.
Deux staying calm.
Gracie prevents Deux from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Deux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Deux easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Deux (8) vs (0) Gracie
Deux looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Deux (11) vs (0) Gracie
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Deux's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deux patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Deux keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
Deux is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Deux gets his hands free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deux is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Deux biding his time, looking for the opening.
Deux tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is having to fend off submission attempts from Deux, who is looking to sink in the choke. Deux doesn't have the hooks in though and Gracie manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deux (11) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Deux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Deux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deux (13) vs (2) Gracie
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Deux tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Deux is stalling in the full guard.
Deux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Deux is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deux (13) vs (4) Gracie
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deux is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deux (15) vs (4) Gracie
Deux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Deux (18) vs (4) Gracie
Deux trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Deux has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +2 for reaching mount: Deux (20) vs (4) Gracie
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deux avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Deux has hold of Gracie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gracie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Deux controlling the position easily from mount.
Deux wants to control but Gracie has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deux is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deux trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deux 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.
Deux trying to control the pace.
Gracie trying to hold on to Deux's head to control him but Deux postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Deux 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deux takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Numero Deux thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Drake Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Gracie (ranked 5722 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Drake Tatum! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Chuck Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Tatum holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Drake Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Gracie.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tatum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie is pressed up against the cage. Tatum has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gracie down to the mat. Gracie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tatum clinches.
Tatum has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gracie uses from the top position.
Tatum throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tatum (0) vs (3) Gracie
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatum (2) vs (3) Gracie
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to roll over but Tatum keeps him under control.
Tatum is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tatum is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Tatum eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tatum wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Tatum tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tatum (5) vs (3) Gracie
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie regains half guard.
Tatum is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tatum seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tatum (5) vs (7) Gracie
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tatum's shoulder. That is not cool.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tatum is looking for a sweep.
Gracie takes a little break here. Tatum wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tatum can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is staying tight to Tatum's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tatum can't do much from the bottom here.
Tatum is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position.
Tatum can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie taking a breather here.
Tatum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tatum is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Tatum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tatum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is staying tight to Tatum's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working away.
Tatum is looking to reverse the position.
Tatum can't do much from the bottom here.
Tatum is trying to get back to half guard.
Tatum wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie staying calm.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tatum is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Tatum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie taking a breather here.
Tatum could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tatum can't do much from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tatum is trying to get back to half guard.
Tatum is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tatum is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Tatum wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tatum wants to control but Gracie passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tatum (5) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie staying calm.
It looks like Gracie might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tatum is looking to reverse the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tatum isn't going anywhere.
Tatum tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Tatum manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tatum knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tatum is breathing heavily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tatum with the active half guard here but Gracie passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tatum (5) vs (13) Gracie
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tatum can't do much from the bottom here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the position.
Gracie is continuing to stall.
Tatum is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 13 to 5. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chuck Gracie (ranked 5692 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Cormier (ranked 23776 p4p, 505 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Chuck Gracie has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chuck Gracie seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Chuck Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Danny Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cormier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Cormier tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cormier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cormier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Cormier
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
Cormier might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Cormier tries to pass.
Gracie seems keen to control Cormier's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Cormier tries to pass.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cormier wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Cormier controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie has his hands on Cormier's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cormier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Cormier
Cormier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Cormier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Cormier is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Cormier wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracie is now in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Cormier trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Cormier should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cormier gets back to full guard.
Cormier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cormier throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Cormier's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Cormier
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Cormier is letting Gracie control him for a moment.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cormier tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Cormier's face as Gracie controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Cormier tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie taking a breather here.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cormier wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is staying tight to Cormier's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cormier is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie takes a little break here. Cormier wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cormier for as long as he can get away with.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cormier struggling a bit here.
Cormier is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Cormier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cormier is being controlled here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cormier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Danny Cormier was interviewed post fight and said 'It is sucks.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 05, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kronos Doomsday (ranked 5383 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Gracie (ranked 5364 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Gracie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Kronos Doomsday! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Chuck Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Doomsday sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Doomsday fails to land the takedown.
Doomsday dives in for a single leg takedown but Gracie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie wants to counter the offense by Doomsday and move into the clinch position.
Doomsday shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doomsday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kronos Doomsday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Doomsday (0) vs (4) Gracie
Doomsday is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doomsday struggling a bit here.
Gracie is staying tight to Doomsday's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday is looking for a sweep.
Doomsday wants to control but Gracie postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Doomsday (4) vs (4) Gracie
Doomsday trying to control momentarily.
Doomsday is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Doomsday is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Doomsday tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie pushed the leg off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in a bad position, Gracie is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Doomsday tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie pushed the leg off.
Doomsday controls the position.
Gracie really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Doomsday's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Gracie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Doomsday's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Doomsday is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Doomsday trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Doomsday is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Doomsday off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie tries to escape but Doomsday has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Doomsday trying to control.
Doomsday really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracie.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Doomsday just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday trying to control.
Doomsday is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Doomsday trying to control.
Doomsday is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Doomsday gets his hands free.
Doomsday tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie pushed the leg off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Doomsday keeps control of the position.
Doomsday trying to control momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is really stuck here.
Doomsday struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Doomsday's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Doomsday seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Doomsday struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday looking to hold on to the position here but Gracie rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Doomsday passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Doomsday (7) vs (4) Gracie
Doomsday wants to control for a moment but Gracie uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gracie is staying active underneath Doomsday, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Doomsday sits in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Doomsday (10) vs (4) Gracie
Doomsday controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie tries to hold on but Doomsday postures up.
Doomsday fails to take his opponent's back.
Gracie wants to control but Doomsday is having none of it.
Doomsday sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Doomsday takes the fight on points by 10 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chuck Gracie (ranked 5360 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chara Zaad (ranked 7116 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Gracie had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Chuck Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Chara Zaad!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zaad clinches with his opponent.
Gracie jumps guard but Zaad stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zaad is defending well.
Zaad gets control of Gracie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zaad will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zaad pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zaad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zaad working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaad is adopting a defensive guard.
Zaad is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zaad trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Zaad
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaad is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Zaad
Zaad wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Zaad keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie postures up.
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.
Zaad looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaad, not yet.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaad keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Zaad is controlling Gracie's posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zaad's guard.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Zaad is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Zaad is working from the bottom.
Zaad tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Zaad is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zaad is looking to get back to full guard here but Gracie has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Zaad
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaad keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gracie wants to control but Zaad is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zaad is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zaad is trying to get back to half guard.
Zaad is letting Gracie control him for a moment.
Gracie trying to control the action but Zaad is working from the bottom.
Zaad is looking to reverse the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie just content to control the position.
Zaad gets back to half guard.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (2) Zaad
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Zaad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Zaad doesn't allow it.
Zaad is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Zaad bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (4) Zaad
Zaad thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zaad drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Zaad off! Zaad jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gracie pulls Zaad in close to his closed guard and prevents Zaad from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zaad is looking to advance position but Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (12) vs (4) Zaad
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Zaad is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie avoids the attempt from Zaad to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 12 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chuck Gracie (ranked 5097 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Ganador (ranked 17686 p4p, 0 weight class). Ganador has chosen We Will Rock You as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Chuck Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Luis Ganador!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ganador defends it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Ganador manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ganador bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Ganador
Gracie keeping full guard, as Ganador tries to pass.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Ganador postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganador trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ganador stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganador stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Ganador tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Ganador wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Ganador is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ganador from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganador trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ganador is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Ganador
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ganador working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
Ganador trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie prevents Ganador from improving his position.
Gracie is thwarting Ganador's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganador wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Ganador manages to get to full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Ganador is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ganador working a defensive guard but Gracie manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Ganador
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ganador tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Ganador's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ganador is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Ganador is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ganador is trying to improve his position.
Ganador is still trying to improve position.
What's Ganador going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Ganador wants to control but Gracie postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Ganador is keeping him busy.
Ganador is looking to reverse the position.
What's Ganador going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Ganador is letting Gracie control him for a moment.
Ganador wants to control but Gracie postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ganador's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ganador sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ganador is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Ganador is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ganador controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ganador's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Ganador is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ganador trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ganador desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ganador trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Ganador wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Ganador is doing well to control the position and prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
Ganador moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ganador trying to control the position.
Ganador looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Ganador keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ganador is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Ganador seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
Gracie won't allow Ganador to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ganador has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mark Bunt (ranked 5765 p4p, 498 weight class) and Chuck Gracie (ranked 5053 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Gracie acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mark Bunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chuck Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Bunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Chuck Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunt leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mark Bunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bunt as he avoids it easily.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bunt swivels and escapes.
Bunt has managed to clinch.
Bunt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gracie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bunt prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bunt is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gracie to the mat. Gracie regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bunt (2) vs (0) Gracie
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bunt wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunt looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bunt (2) vs (2) Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunt looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bunt has an active guard here but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bunt with the active half guard here but Gracie passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bunt (2) vs (5) Gracie
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie happy to just control the position for now.
Bunt struggling a bit here.
Bunt being controlled for a moment.
Bunt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bunt is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position.
It looks like Gracie might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bunt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bunt is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie happy to just control the position for now.
Bunt tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie controls the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bunt tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Bunt is breathing heavily.
Gracie just content to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is continuing to stall.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Gracie the control monster continue. Boring.
Gracie working away.
Bunt is being controlled here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bunt tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie controls the position from side control.
Gracie working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from side mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bunt's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working away.
Gracie staying calm.
More stalling from Gracie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
CEC 4TH OF JULY
Date: Jul 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gracie defends it nicely.#TD#
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet here but Gracie is keeping cool and he's managed to take Silva's back.
I would not like to be Silva right now.
Silva 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Silva has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Gracie has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Silva taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Gracie doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chuck Gracie!
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