Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Furioto vs Marcus
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Adamovic rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Adamovic.
Adamovic is working Gracie over against the cage.
Adamovic pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Adamovic prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adamovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
A short left from Adamovic.
A body shot lands from Adamovic.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adamovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Adamovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Adamovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Adamovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adamovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adamovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #T1#
Adamovic pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Adamovic presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adamovic.
Adamovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Gracie is working for takedown but Adamovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Adamovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adamovic.
Good body shot from Adamovic.
Adamovic works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Adamovic tightens his grip and picks Gracie up, before dumping him to the ground. Gracie manages to land in guard.
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!
Adamovic passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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.
Adamovic stalling. #T2#
Adamovic tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gracie controls his leg.
Gracie wants to control but Adamovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adamovic passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Adamovic wants to take Gracie's back but he can't do it this time.
Gracie is just holding on here. Adamovic manages to take his back.
Adamovic controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
Gracie trying to control the position but Adamovic manages to sink in the hooks.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T4#
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Adamovic is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
Gracie trying to control the action but Adamovic just sinks the hooks in.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Adamovic keeps control of the position.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
Adamovic is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valentin Adamovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Adamovic circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Adamovic moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
A short body shot lands from Adamovic as the two fighters clinch.
Adamovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adamovic is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adamovic down to the mat. Adamovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Adamovic has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Adamovic lands a shot to the body.
Adamovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Adamovic prevents it.
Adamovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adamovic lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Adamovic rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hook to the body lands for Adamovic.
Adamovic lands a right hand.
Adamovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Valentin Adamovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adamovic lands a right hand. #T1#
Adamovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adamovic works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Adamovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adamovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adamovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adamovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Adamovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Adamovic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gracie up against the cage.
Adamovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adamovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Adamovic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adamovic.
Adamovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adamovic content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Adamovic lands a nice uppercut.
Adamovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Adamovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adamovic digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adamovic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gracie seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Adamovic can turn it around.
Adamovic scores with a hook to the body.
Adamovic scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Adamovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adamovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Adamovic.
Adamovic scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Adamovic is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Adamovic.
Adamovic lands a right hand.
Adamovic gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Adamovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adamovic blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Adamovic lands a body punch.
Adamovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adamovic unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gracie! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Adamovic is unloading with more strikes now! Gracie drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Adamovic!
A relieved looking Valentin Adamovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Bryan Gracie stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm an old man now... but here I am. I'm blessed to fight in front of you. The day where I quit this thing is in front of me... and I'm glad my blood was spilled.'.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barboza
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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.#TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Llewellyn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Llewellyn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gracie asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Llewellyn is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Gracie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Llewellyn is now in Gracie's guard. A big mistake from Gracie there, giving up the dominant position!
Gracie is trying to control the position but Llewellyn postures up. #T1#
Llewellyn is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Llewellyn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Llewellyn is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Llewellyn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Llewellyn is very close to passing his half guard.
Llewellyn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Llewellyn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Llewellyn is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Llewellyn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ground and pound from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie trying to control here.
Llewellyn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Llewellyn slows the pace down in half guard.
Llewellyn tries to stand and escape but Gracie is controlling the position. #T3#
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Llewellyn is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Llewellyn 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 trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Llewellyn controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Llewellyn misses with a looping left.
Gracie darts in trying to clinch
and Llewellyn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Llewellyn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Llewellyn moves out of range as Gracie strikes.#CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Llewellyn is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Llewellyn's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Llewellyn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Llewellyn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Llewellyn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Llewellyn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Llewellyn gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Llewellyn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Llewellyn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Llewellyn is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Llewellyn from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Llewellyn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Llewellyn works his way back into a safe position though.
Llewellyn wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Llewellyn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Llewellyn from controlling successfully.
Llewellyn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Llewellyn is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Llewellyn from controlling successfully.
Llewellyn wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Llewellyn lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Llewellyn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Llewellyn controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Llewellyn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Llewellyn has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Llewellyn wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Llewellyn is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Llewellyn from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Llewellyn throws out the jab.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Llewellyn works Gracie's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Gracie throws a hook but Llewellyn avoids it easily.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Llewellyn is avoiding it.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Llewellyn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Llewellyn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
It seemed like Llewellyn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie looks to clinch
and Llewellyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Llewellyn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Llewellyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Llewellyn throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Llewellyn throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Llewellyn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Llewellyn throws a big shot that misses.
Llewellyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Llewellyn.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn slips a jab from Gracie.
Llewellyn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Llewellyn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Llewellyn misses with a looping left.
Bryan Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Llewellyn counters with a straight right hand.
Llewellyn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Llewellyn connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Llewellyn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Llewellyn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Llewellyn but Llewellyn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Llewellyn counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Llewellyn.
Llewellyn throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Llewellyn counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gracie is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Llewellyn moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AJ Llewellyn!
Our winner, AJ Llewellyn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Bryan Gracie had this to say: 'I'm an old man now... but here I am. I'm blessed to fight in front of you. The day where I quit this thing is in front of me... and I'm glad my blood was spilled.'.

Event: WVT 220: Erdogan v Jarvinen
Date: Feb 07, 2024

#R1#
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crawley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Crawley moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Crawley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is really struggling to control Crawley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie pushes down on Crawley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crawley is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Gracie wants to take a breather but Crawley is having none of it.
Crawley is trying to get back to full guard.
Crawley tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Crawley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crawley is holding on for now.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Crawley is having none of it.
Crawley felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Crawley is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crawley throws out a powerful jab.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Crawley counters with a thumping low kick.
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 takes a jab right on the kisser.
Billy Crawley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crawley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Crawley lands with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Crawley drops Gracie with a beautiful combination! Gracie stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crawley is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Crawley lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crawley 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 Crawley throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gracie taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Billy Crawley!
Billy Crawley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Bryan Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm an old man now... but here I am. I'm blessed to fight in front of you. The day where I quit this thing is in front of me... and I'm glad my blood was spilled.'.

Event: WVT 213: Haggar v Seanoa
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Dickons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Dickons shows good takedown defense.
Dickons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dickons moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dickons closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dickons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie throws a jab when Dickons was well out of range.
Dickons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Dickons scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dickons.
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.#TD2#
Dickons drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dickons trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickons preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dickons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dickons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie controls Dickons momentarily but Dickons frees himself.
Dickons 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 Dickons defends well.
Dickons wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dickons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dickons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dickons is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickons is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dickons.
Dickons trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie has his foot on Dickons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dickons works his way back into a safe position though.
Dickons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dickons looking to pass the guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Dickons from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Dickons defends easily.
Dickons wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Dickons content to stall in guard here.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Dickons cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie throws a jab when Dickons was well out of range.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dickons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dickons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dickons jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dickons lands a nice looking body shot.
Dickons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dickons lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Dickons swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Bryan Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickons works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Gracie misses with a hook. Dickons ducked under it nicely.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jovan Dickons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Gracie's cut.
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#
Dickons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Dickons slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dickons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Dickons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dickons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dickons digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Dickons scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Dickons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dickons lands a jab.
Gracie walks into a jab.
Dickons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dickons! But no joy.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dickons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickons punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Dickons moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1##TD2#
Dickons bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dickons trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Dickons working away.#SUB2#
Dickons thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Dickons tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is trying to control Dickons's posture but Dickons avoids it. #T2#
Dickons trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie dodges the ground and pound from Dickons.
Dickons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dickons.
Dickons trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to control but Dickons postures up.#T3#
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Dickons seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Dickons postures up. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dickons is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Dickons from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dickons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dickons has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dickons looking to pass the guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Dickons trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dickons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jovan Dickons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dickons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dickons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Dickons is avoiding it.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Dickons counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Dickons is avoiding it.
Dickons scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jovan Dickons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bryan Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dickons moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Dickons punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Dickons lands.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dickons defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Dickons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dickons lands a left hand.
Dickons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dickons blocks the elbow strike.
Dickons lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dickons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Dickons displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gracie up against the cage.
Dickons taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gracie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dickons's brow. #TD#
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dickons's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Dickons from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Dickons tries to pass.
Dickons has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Hidden. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dickons has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Dickons's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryan Gracie!
After winning the bout, Bryan Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 204: Dracul v Steve
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Nimoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie lands a jab.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Nimoy sprawls well.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nimoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Nimoy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Nimoy tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Nimoy 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#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nimoy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nimoy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie trying to control the action but Nimoy is working from the bottom.
Gracie is stalling here. Nimoy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gracie seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nimoy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Nimoy is staying tight to Gracie's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie tries to bench press Nimoy off him but Nimoy keeps the position. #SU2#
Nimoy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gracie to his feet.
Nimoy just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Nimoy avoids it well and moves away.
Leonard Nimoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nimoy lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Nimoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nimoy lands with an overhand left.#KD2#
Nimoy 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 Nimoy finish him? #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nimoy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Nimoy throws a counter combo.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Nimoy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Nimoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nimoy missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Gracie has managed to clinch.
Nimoy tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gracie is trying to push Nimoy away but Nimoy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nimoy digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Gracie lands an elbow that stopped Nimoy in his tracks for a moment.
Nimoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nimoy avoids a wild elbow strike from Gracie.
Nimoy blocks an elbow strike from Gracie.
Nimoy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Nimoy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gracie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nimoy's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Nimoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nimoy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nimoy throws out the jab.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Nimoy saw that one coming.
Leonard Nimoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nimoy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Nimoy counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie wants to clinch but Nimoy slips to the side
and Nimoy counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Nimoy counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Nimoy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nimoy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nimoy punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Nimoy scores with a counter punch that sends Gracie to the canvas! Nimoy smells blood - he's punishing Gracie with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gracie has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Nimoy!
Bryan Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm an old man now... but here I am. I'm blessed to fight in front of you. The day where I quit this thing is in front of me... and I'm glad my blood was spilled.'.

Event: WVT 199: Mathieu v Andrei
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Gracie throws the left hand but Jarvinen avoids the punch easily.
Jarvinen lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back. #CUT#It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Jarvinen lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Jarvinen as Gracie shoots in.
Jarvinen is looking to counter the offense by Gracie and move into the clinch.#CL#
Jarvinen instigates a clinch.
Jarvinen digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie looks winded!
Jarvinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Jarvinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jarvinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jarvinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Jarvinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jarvinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarvinen lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Jarvinen - that landed with a thud.
Jarvinen pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jarvinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Jarvinen on the inside. #T1#
Jarvinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #ROC#Gracie is rocked!
A short right from Jarvinen on the inside.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Jarvinen finish him?
A right hand to the body from Jarvinen.
A nice left hand lands by Jarvinen.
Jarvinen works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Jarvinen pushes Gracie against the cage. Jarvinen is working some dirty boxing. Jarvinen pushes off with a quick right hook! Gracie goes down! Gracie tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jarvinen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arto Jarvinen!
A victorious Arto Jarvinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Bryan Gracie had this to say: 'I'm an old man now... but here I am. I'm blessed to fight in front of you. The day where I quit this thing is in front of me... and I'm glad my blood was spilled.'.

Event: WVT 188: Mahogany v Johnson
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Dracul slips under a jab.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Dracul counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
Dracul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Dracul pushes his legs off easily.
Dracul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dracul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Dracul trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Dracul defends it easily.
Dracul slips nicely into half guard.
Dracul scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Dracul seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Dracul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Dracul is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dracul pulls his head out easily.
Dracul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dracul pulls his head out easily.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Dracul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Dracul 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 Dracul. #SUB#
Dracul moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie.#T3#
Dracul works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dracul passes to full mount!
Dracul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie taking shots to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.#T4#
Dracul looking to finish Gracie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gracie!
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Dracul content just to control the position here.
Dracul is landing with some decent strikes but Gracie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dracul trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Dracul scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gracie? #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!#CUT2#Bryan Gracie's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dracul postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Gracie is out cold - huge knockout for Dracul!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Radu Dracul!
During a confident post fight interview, Radu Dracul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 184: Anderson v Andrei
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garrett circles away.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garrett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Garrett circles away.
Garrett slips under a jab from Gracie.
Garrett is looking to counter the offense by Gracie and move into the clinch.#CL#
Garrett instigates a clinch.
Garrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Garrett lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses.
Garrett takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Bo Garrett has been cut.
Garrett dodges an elbow strike from Gracie.
Garrett keeps control of Gracie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
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.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Garrett working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garrett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garrett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garrett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garrett is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garrett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garrett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Garrett from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garrett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Garrett working some strikes from top position.
Gracie controls Garrett momentarily but Garrett frees himself. #SUB2#
Garrett is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Garrett is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Garrett is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bryan Gracie!
Bryan Gracie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WVT 176: Assndrop v Haudegen
Date: Oct 27, 2023

#R1#
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Shutes ducks down to avoid it.
Shutes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shutes cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Nice body kick from Shutes.
Shutes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shutes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shutes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Shutes back into the cage.
Shutes struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shutes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Shutes.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie dodges an elbow strike from Shutes. #T1##BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Shutes throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Shutes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Shutes is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shutes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shutes can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shutes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Shutes defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB#
Shutes is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Shutes wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shutes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shutes trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up. #T3#
Shutes wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shutes is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shutes avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Shutes is having none of it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shutes wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shutes misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Shutes connects with a leg kick.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
It seemed like Shutes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shutes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shutes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Shutes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shutes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shutes is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Shutes circles away and we're back to standing.
Shutes throws a low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
Shutes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Wesley Shutes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shutes pinned against the cage. Shutes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shutes moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Shutes chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie working away.#T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shutes has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Gracie has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Shutes is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gracie yanks on the arm and Shutes is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gracie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryan Gracie!
Bryan Gracie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WVT 172: Vargas v Railio 3
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Luciano throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Luciano throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Luciano slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie slips a straight right by Luciano.
Luciano misses with a straight right. #CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Luciano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luciano avoids a wild elbow strike from Gracie.
Gracie lands a nice elbow.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Luciano holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luciano throws a shot to the body.
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!
Luciano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Luciano with a hook.
Luciano tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Gracie misses. #T1#
Luciano takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Luciano saw that one coming.
Luciano looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Luciano sprawls and moves away.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range. #CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Luciano lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Luciano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.#CL#
Luciano tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Gracie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luciano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gracie seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Luciano can turn it around.#T2#
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Luciano won't allow it.
Luciano stalling against the cage.
Gracie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie misses with an elbow over the top.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Gracie pulls guard. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Luciano defends it easily. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Luciano defends easily. #T3#
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luciano is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Luciano has passed into side control.
Luciano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Luciano keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie keeping his opponent close.
Luciano working away.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Luciano off and has taken his back!
Luciano tries to escape the position.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Luciano pushed the leg off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antonio Luciano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bryan Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Luciano with a nice cross.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Antonio Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Luciano 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 Luciano finish him?! #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Luciano ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Gracie out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Luciano!
Our winner, Antonio Luciano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 162: Anderson v Ihantala
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Silva lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Silva.
Silva throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Gracie clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gracie is keeping busy.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gracie after a bit of a struggle.
Silva is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Silva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gracie regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Silva is defending well. Gracie quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Silva has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gracie celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryan Gracie!
Bryan Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WVT 154: Hussein v Assndrop
Date: Sep 08, 2023

#R1#
Gracie tries to clinch
and Minoru Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Minoru Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Minoru Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Minoru Ii throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Minoru Ii moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Minoru Ii scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minoru Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
A lazy left from Minoru Ii finds it's target.
Kohinata Minoru Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minoru Ii lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Minoru Ii there.
Minoru Ii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Minoru Ii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Minoru Ii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Minoru Ii counters with a crisp right that sends Gracie to the canvas! Minoru Ii follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
During a confident post fight interview, Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 144: San v Souza
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1##CL#
Gracie forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Sanchez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanchez blocks the elbow strike.
Gracie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanchez can't get the takedown.
Gracie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
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.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
Bryan Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Sanchez wants a takedown but no success here.
Gracie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Sanchez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Gracie gets a clinch.
Sanchez tries to score a body lock takedown but Gracie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie lands a damaging elbow.
Gracie lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Jesus Sanchez's cut even more.
Gracie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
Sanchez avoids a wild elbow strike from Gracie.
Gracie misses with an elbow over the top.
Sanchez goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sanchez takes one on the button.#CUT#The cut above Jesus Sanchez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#Jesus Sanchez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gracie.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jesus Sanchez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bryan Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Bryan Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WVT 140: Gracie v Briggs
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Briggs thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch combination from Briggs misses.
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Macka Briggs has been cut.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Briggs moved out of range nicely.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Briggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Briggs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Briggs circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Briggs.
Gracie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Briggs blocks an elbow strike from Gracie.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
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.
Gracie can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Briggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Briggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Briggs.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Briggs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Briggs throws out the jab.
Gracie gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Briggs gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macka Briggs!
After winning the bout, Macka Briggs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 128: Sector v Custer
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.#CL#
Gracie forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
Gracie can't break the clinch.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Gracie misses. #CL#
Gracie clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. #TD2#
Diaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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 trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gracie controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Gracie rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie lands an elbow inside.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Gracie manages to pull guard. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie has an active guard here but Diaz has managed to pass into half guard.
Diaz trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T3#
Diaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Diaz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Diaz controlling the pace for now.
Diaz trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Diaz avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.#T4#
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Bryan Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie slips a jab from Diaz.#CL#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie misses the jab.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Diaz moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1##TD#
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Diaz 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#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T2#
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Diaz 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.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diaz trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Diaz stalls.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Gracie.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diaz uses from the top position. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily. #SUB#
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Diaz 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.#T4#
Gracie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Diaz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Diaz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noel Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Diaz slips a straight right by Gracie.
Diaz slips under a jab from Gracie.#CL#
Gracie forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Diaz connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch.#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Diaz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gracie.
Diaz connects with a single shot 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!#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Gracie jumps guard.
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bryan Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Diaz moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Diaz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Gracie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diaz.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Diaz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Diaz is trying to keep Gracie in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer. #T3##SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is really struggling to control Diaz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#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.#SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Diaz is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryan Gracie!
After the fight, Bryan Gracie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WVT 120: Hussein v Haudegen
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Lewis takes one on the button.
Jab, jab by Lewis - just one landing.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Lewis, which made it look bad.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lewis counters with an outside leg kick. #TD#
Lewis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Lewis is now in Gracie's guard.#SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Lewis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lewis works his way back into a safe position though.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Lewis pushes his legs off easily. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Lewis defends it easily. #SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lewis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Lewis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewis has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Lewis defends easily. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lewis defends it easily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lewis trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lewis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lewis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lewis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lewis defends well.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Lewis controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lewis slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Lewis is controlling well. #SUB#
Lewis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4##SUB#
Lewis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lewis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lewis's back!#SUB2#
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Lewis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lewis is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lewis is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bryan Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Lewis.
Lewis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Lewis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gracie struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Lewis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie stops Lewis from passing to mount.
Gracie wants to control but Lewis postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lewis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie wants to control but Lewis postures up.#T1##SUB#
Lewis is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lewis off and has taken his back!
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lewis knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lewis for a finish. #SUB2#
Lewis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms. #SUB2#
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Lewis is defending it well. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for the RNC. #T2#
Gracie is hanging on to Lewis's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Lewis has hold of Gracie's leg, trying to break free but it's let Gracie lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Lewis is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Gracie throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bryan Gracie!
After the fight, Bryan Gracie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WVT 110: Ihantala v Mathieu
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Jarvinen moves away and avoids it.
Jarvinen throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Jarvinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jarvinen manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Jarvinen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 stopping the sweep attempt from Jarvinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jarvinen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarvinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jarvinen dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Gracie has an active guard here but Jarvinen has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Jarvinen stalling.
Gracie wants to control but Jarvinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jarvinen pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Jarvinen slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Jarvinen moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jarvinen in side control, just content to control the action for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Jarvinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jarvinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jarvinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jarvinen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gracie.
Jarvinen cracks Gracie with a good jab.
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 Arto Jarvinen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jarvinen scores with a nice strike.
Gracie misses the jab.
Jarvinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jarvinen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gracie moves forwards but Jarvinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jarvinen is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jarvinen is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jarvinen.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Jarvinen keeps moving. #T1#
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Jarvinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Jarvinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jarvinen has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Jarvinen defends it easily. #SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jarvinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jarvinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Jarvinen looking to pass the guard.
Jarvinen 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#
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Jarvinen is keeping the position.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Jarvinen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gracie is keen to just control but Jarvinen is a slippery customer.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gracie looking to control but Jarvinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Gracie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jarvinen is now in Gracie's guard. A big mistake from Gracie there, giving up the dominant position!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bryan Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie throws the left hand but Jarvinen avoids the punch easily.
Jarvinen connects with a body shot.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jarvinen.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jarvinen as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jarvinen's hands.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Jarvinen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jarvinen continues to drive forward.
Jarvinen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jarvinen swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jarvinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jarvinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Arto Jarvinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Gracie.#T1##KD#
Jarvinen cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jarvinen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gracie to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jarvinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Jarvinen tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie lands an elbow inside.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarvinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarvinen tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Jarvinen back against the cage. #T2#
Jarvinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gracie is looking to break free of the clinch but Jarvinen has double underhooks.
Jarvinen throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Jarvinen on the inside.
Gracie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jarvinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Jarvinen - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Jarvinen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jarvinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Jarvinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Jarvinen pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jarvinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Jarvinen cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Jarvinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Jarvinen digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Arto Jarvinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jarvinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jarvinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow. #T3#
Jarvinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jarvinen has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jarvinen.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvinen fails to land.
Jarvinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jarvinen. #ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Jarvinen lands a shot to the body.
Jarvinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Jarvinen scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Jarvinen finish him?
Jarvinen gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jarvinen creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gracie's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gracie drops to his knees and Jarvinen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arto Jarvinen!
A victorious Arto Jarvinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 106: Knox v Melondov
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Jay.
Jay unleashes a big counter combination but Gracie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Jay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jay's coach down at LV MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jay's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
Jay slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jay counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jay counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jay slips under a jab from Gracie.#T1#
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Jay counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Jay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab by Jay.
Gracie misses with a hook. Jay ducked under it nicely.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Jay is avoiding it.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Jay is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Jay circles away easily
and Jay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2##KD2#
Jay drops Gracie with a big left hand and mounts him. Gracie is in big trouble! #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Jay is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Jay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Jay catches Gracie napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Gracie to the canvas!
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Jay defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jay is aware though and is defending well.
Jay is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him. #T3##SU2#
Jay gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
Jay throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gracie moves to clinch but Jay breaks away
and Jay counters with a straight right hand.
Bryan Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Jay counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Gracie down! Jay is looking to finish but Gracie is intelligently defending himself. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jay 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... Jay has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jay reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jay taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bryan Gracie!
Bryan Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WVT 100: Anderson v Souza
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Gracie tries to clinch there but Burger circles away. #TD#
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gracie stops Burger from getting back to his feet.
Gracie stalling. #SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Burger actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burger keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Burger trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie prevents Burger from improving his position.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Burger defends the submission attempt.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Burger defends it. #SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burger is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Burger is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Burger actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is taking a breather. Burger says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Burger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burger is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Burger gets full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Burger is working from the bottom.
Gracie passes Burger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burger is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Burger defends the submission attempt.#T4##SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burger sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Burger defends it.
Burger is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burger is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burger sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gracie dives in and grabs Burger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burger pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Bryan Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burger misses with an uppercut.
Burger scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.#TD#
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Burger's half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Burger is defending well.
Burger is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Burger is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well. #T1##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.
Burger is trying to get back to full guard.
Bryan Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burger keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burger tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura here but Burger manages to reverse the position and he's now in Gracie's guard.
Burger wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burger defends it easily.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burger defends well.#SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Burger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burger trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burger is aware though and is defending well.
Burger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in 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.#SUB#
Gracie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Burger has picked Gracie up and slammed him! Gracie can't keep hold of the triangle and Burger manages to pass to side control!
Burger advances to mount. #T4#
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie wants to hold on but Burger pushes him away.
Gracie tries to control Burger's body but Burger pushes him off. Gracie squirms to his side and now Burger has his back! #SUB2#
Burger has the hooks in. Gracie is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Burger passes his arm under Gracie's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Gracie taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ham Burger!
After the fight, Ham Burger was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WVT 92: Siale v Anderson
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Nimoy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Bryan Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nimoy tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nimoy to the ground. Nimoy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. #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!#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie trying to control the action but Nimoy is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Nimoy is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nimoy 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 is looking to take a break and control but Nimoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie just content to control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Gracie has an Americana. Nimoy didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gracie is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gracie hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bryan Gracie!
Bryan Gracie tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: WVT 85: Machado v Torvik
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Gracie feints and as Lewis raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lewis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lewis 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 pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Gracie wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lewis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Lewis.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie stops Lewis from passing to mount. #SUB#
Lewis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lewis's guard! Nice work there by Gracie!
Gracie trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lewis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Lewis in his guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lewis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Lewis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lewis works his way back into a safe position though.
Lewis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lewis stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Lewis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lewis working away.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie trying to hold on to Lewis's head to control him but Lewis postures up.
Lewis stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Lewis pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Gracie is trying to control the position but Lewis postures up.
Lewis advances to half guard.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to control but Lewis is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lewis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lewis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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 Derrick Lewis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Lewis counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #TD2#
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lewis, who protects the arm well.
Gracie working away.
Lewis is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lewis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis manages to get back to half guard.
Lewis is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lewis avoid being mounted?
Gracie wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy. #T1#
Lewis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lewis.#SUB#
Lewis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lewis is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up. #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 content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lewis has locked up a guillotine! Lewis's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gracie is holding on here and Lewis must be using up a lot of energy. Gracie has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lewis gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Derrick Lewis!

Event: WVT 75: Tchusuk v Knox
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.#TD#
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
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.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #T1#
Silva has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Silva wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB#
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.
Gracie controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
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 is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Silva has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
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.
Gracie is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #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.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Silva rolls with it to try and escape but Gracie cranks on the arm and Silva is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryan Gracie!
Bryan Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WVT 66: Melondov v Svyatogor
Date: Jan 27, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Gracie gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wiener, who protects the arm well.
Gracie wants to control but Wiener is keeping him busy.
Wiener wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to control but Wiener is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wiener is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wiener knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wiener is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wiener 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 tries to move to mount but Wiener blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wiener knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB2#
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Wiener sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wiener is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Wiener avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wiener postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wiener doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wiener manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wiener wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Wiener wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wiener looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie won't allow Wiener to get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Wiener keeps moving.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wiener manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Wiener in his guard.#REVR##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Wiener is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gracie has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wiener is looking to defend but Gracie has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wiener! Gracie pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wiener taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bryan Gracie!
A very excited looking Bryan Gracie rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: WVT 60: Machado v Edwards 2
Date: Jan 06, 2023

#R1#
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Sanchez'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.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Sanchez pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Sanchez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Sanchez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanchez manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sanchez there!
Sanchez wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.#T2#
Sanchez 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Sanchez 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!
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Sanchez to control.
Gracie tries to break free. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.
Sanchez trying to control momentarily. #T3#
Gracie trying to control the hands but Sanchez breaks the grip.
Gracie is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sanchez is staying active.
Gracie tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sanchez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Sanchez tightening his grip on Gracie, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Gracie right now. #T4#
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Sanchez keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Sanchez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sanchez controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez can't control as he wanted to and Gracie manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Sanchez shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jesus Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Sanchez defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sanchez doesn't defend quickly enough and Gracie has managed to lock this one up! Can Sanchez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gracie on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bryan Gracie!
Bryan Gracie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 213
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Gracie misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
Liu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Liu swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Liu makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Liu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Liu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Liu avoids it easily.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Liu throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Liu swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Liu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Liu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gracie.
Gracie walks into a jab.
Jun Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Liu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Liu.#CL2#
Gracie pushes Liu up against the cage in a clinch.
Liu slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Liu swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a straight left. #T3#
Liu connects with a high kick.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Liu tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Liu lands with a right hand.
Liu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Liu scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Liu misses with a hook.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Liu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Liu has him pressed against the cage.
Liu tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Liu uses from the top position.
Liu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Liu tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Liu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liu works his way back into a safe position though.
Liu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie looking to control.
Liu stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Liu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Liu defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu 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#
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liu pinned against the cage. Liu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick. #T1#
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Liu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jun Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Gracie.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
Liu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Liu misses with a looping left.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liu misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Liu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Liu pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Liu throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Liu keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Liu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liu manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Liu's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Liu lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Liu pushes Gracie away with a front kick.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Liu counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Liu defends it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Liu. Gracie shrugs it off though.
Liu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.#T4#
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Liu defends it well.
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie moves forwards but Liu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liu as he avoids it easily.
A low kick from Liu is predictable there #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that second round.
That's time! Liu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie goes for a double leg but Liu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Liu continues to drive forward.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Liu counters with a good, hard body kick but Gracie shrugs it off.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Liu throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Liu throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liu as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Liu.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Jun Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Gracie.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Liu circles away easily
and Liu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Liu keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T2##ES#
Liu uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu scores with a jab.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Liu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Liu. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Liu throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Liu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Liu throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Liu avoids it easily.
Liu keeps the fight on the outside.
Liu defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Bryan Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liu scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice cross by Liu.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A nice combination there by Liu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie shoots in but Liu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Liu throws a big counter combination but Gracie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gracie closes the distance but Liu moves to the side
and Liu counters with a one-two to the body.
Liu moves into range and connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
Jun Liu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 207
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1#
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
King looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gracie!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
King thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
King moves into full mount!
King throws some wild stikes that Gracie manages to avoid easily.
King throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gracie because King loaded up on that one.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
King keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
King 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. #T1##SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into King's guard.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
Gracie trying to control but King is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
King is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
King wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well. #SUB2#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Gracie postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
King trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
King shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily. #T4##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
King slips nicely into half guard.
King passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie!
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

African King dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Gracie tries to sprawl but King drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
King looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King looking to pass the guard.
King slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
King working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to buck King off but King is having none of it.
African King has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
King looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
King wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB2#
King looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
King tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no King has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie is trying to control King's posture but King avoids it.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie is not content to let King control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite King's best efforts.
King 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#
King 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. King eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
King is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

African King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Gracie moves out of range as King strikes.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from King.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
King cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.#TD2#
King shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gracie is trying to defend but King finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
King controlling the action here. #T1##SUB2#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by King.
Gracie is not content to let King control the position.
Gracie is pressing down on King's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard. #REVR#
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from King.#SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and King dives on top into guard.#REVB#
King engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
King pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie is staying active underneath King, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie gets full guard.#T3##SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bryan Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
African King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
King content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage. #SUB2#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gracie is not content to let King control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
African King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well King has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... African King!
A less than humble African King misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 197
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Zhao sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Zhao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhao.#CL#
Gracie clinches. #BC2#
Zhao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Zhao. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zhao throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zhao defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Zhao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gracie moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZhao.#TD#
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Zhao wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a triangle here. Zhao is fighting it but it looks tight! Gracie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zhao is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bryan Gracie!
Bryan Gracie tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 186
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1#
Karter blocks a jab.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Karter duly obliges.
Karter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Karter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karter throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Karter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karter tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Karter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracie looking to control but instead Karter has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karter is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Casa Steel, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Karter is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position. #SUB2#
Karter makes his way to full guard, as Gracie worked for a kimura.
Gracie trying to control but Karter is working from the bottom.
Karter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Karter is retaining full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Karter moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Karter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Jesus Karter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Karter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karter misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Karter's guard.
Karter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Karter is keeping the position.
Gracie trying to control but Karter is working from the bottom.
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. Karter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Karter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karter defends well.
Karter passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Karter sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but Karter passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Karter trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to control Karter's posture but Karter avoids it. #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 gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL#
Karter drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Karter leaning against his opponent.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karter smiles and moves away.
Gracie throws a jab when Karter was well out of range.
Karter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karter misses with a looping right.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Karter takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Karter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Karter digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Karter is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie laying and praying for a moment but Karter takes advantage and regains half guard.
Bryan Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is keen to just control but Karter is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Karter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #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 looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karter tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karter keeps working. #T3#
Gracie is thwarting Karter's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura here but Karter manages to reverse the position and he's now in Gracie's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Karter has passed into half guard!
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Karter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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 Red Jesus Karter.
I think Karter 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Jesus Karter!
Red Jesus Karter looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Ok so fuck you dad, your genes would have left me with genital dwarfism but fortunately I only got the hair.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 176
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Nimoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nimoy quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Nimoy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
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.
Nimoy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Nimoy circles away.
Nimoy lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Nimoy ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Nimoy - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Nice body punch from Nimoy.
Bryan Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nimoy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nimoy connects with a leg kick.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Nimoy.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nimoy is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Nimoy circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie misses the jab.
It looked like Nimoy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Nimoy cracks Gracie with a good jab.#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Nimoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie. #BC#
Nimoy manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Nimoy's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Nimoy counters with a straight right hand.
Leonard Nimoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Gracie.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
letting Nimoy counter with a right hand.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nimoy slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Gracie has Nimoy up against the cage in a clinch.
Nimoy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not. #TD2#
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Nimoy 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.
Nimoy continues to stall.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Nimoy from controlling successfully.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Nimoy has passed into half guard.
Nimoy passes into side control, despite Gracie's attempt to control the position.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Nimoy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#T3#
Nimoy is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Nimoy trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nimoy wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his arm.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nimoy off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nimoy won't enjoy being in this position. Gracie looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Nimoy is tapping - it's over boys! Gracie picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bryan Gracie!
Bryan Gracie 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.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 164
Date: Jul 27, 2022

#R1##TD#
Law 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.
Law 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.
Law trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Law with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Law wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Law working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Law makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Law wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Law scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Law's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Law slips an elbow through the middle.
Law pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Law lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Law working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Law working some strikes from top position.
Law lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Law working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie is trying to keep Law in close. #SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Law gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Law drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Law jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Law landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Law lands a couple of digs.#T2##SUB#
Law drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Law jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Law landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Law tries to pass.
Law landing with the ground and pound.
Law is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Law defends it easily.
Gracie trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Law's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Law works his way back into a safe position though.
Law works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Law pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Law 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.
Law is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Law looking to pass the guard.
Law working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Law is looking to advance position but Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Gracie tries to control but Law wriggling away.
Law is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Gracie trying to control but Law is having none of it.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Law to control.
Law slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Law misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Law sees it coming and defends easily.
Law lands with a few short shots to the body.
My spies in Forged In Fire inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Law is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie trying to control but Law is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Law had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Law trying to strike off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Law dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Gracie forces Law back against the cage and clinches.
Law blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Law gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch. #TD#
Law successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Law trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Law looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SUB#
Law is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Law is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Law manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Law's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law striking off his back but it's not causing Gracie any problems. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #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.
Law striking off his back but it's not causing Gracie any problems. #SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Law has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Law's legs - danger averted.
Gracie trying to control but Law is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Law has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Law.
Law looking for a sweep but Gracie has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB2#
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Law gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Law is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Law is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Tyson Law overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Law 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.
Gracie trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Law is defending well.
Law gets back to full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Law looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
Law trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Law is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control but Law is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Law looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bryan 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Law is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Law tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracie has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gracie tries to control but Law wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Law is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Law tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Law is squirming around nicely.
Law regains half guard.
Law slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving. #T2#
Law trying to strike off his back.
Law throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Gracie is sitting in close to Law's body. Law has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gracie is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gracie is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Law.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyson Law!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tyson Law waved his t-shirt featuring Neon Zombie's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 155
Date: Jun 22, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Souppe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Souppe in the domination position with Gracie hanging on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souppe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gracie down.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Souppe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Souppe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gracie some visible discomfort.
Gracie defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souppe is putting a hurting on Gracie here, landing some big shots from side control.
Souppe misses with the ground and pound.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Souppe working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Souppe misses with the ground and pound.
Souppe is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Souppe lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gracie is trying to control Souppe's posture but Souppe avoids it.
Souppe wants to take a breather but Gracie manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Souppe. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Souppe wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#T2##SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Souppe defends easily.
Souppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souppe wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Souppe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Souppe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Souppe works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Souppe preventing the sweep.
Souppe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Souppe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Souppe looking to pass the guard.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
My spies in Hyperbolic Time Chamber inform me that Souppe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Souppe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Souppe lands a couple of elbows.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Souppe wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Souppe slips an elbow through the middle.
Souppe trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T4#
Souppe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Souppe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Souppe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Souppe pushes his legs off easily.
Souppe trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souppe postures up.
Souppe chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Souppe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gracie looks to clinch
and Souppe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Souppe.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Souppe's shoulder, as Souppe tries to avoid the shot.
Souppe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gracie backs up against the cage. #CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Souppe tightens his grip and picks Gracie up, before dumping him to the ground. Gracie manages to land in guard.
Bruno Souppe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Souppe 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. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Souppe defends easily.
Souppe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Souppe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Souppe from controlling successfully.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Souppe is aware though and is defending well.
Souppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Souppe slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Souppe looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Souppe defends it easily.
Souppe postures up.
Souppe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Souppe trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Souppe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Souppe wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Souppe tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Souppe to the ground. Souppe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Souppe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Souppe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Souppe forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Souppe blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Gracie throws an elbow but misses.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Souppe is controlling him.
Souppe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Souppe avoids a wild elbow strike from Gracie.
Gracie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Souppe has been cut.#BC#
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Souppe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Souppe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Souppe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Souppe'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##TD2#
Souppe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Souppe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Souppe chips away with some ground and pound.
Souppe postures up.
Souppe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Souppe is proving a slippery customer.
Souppe distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Souppe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souppe landing with the ground and pound.
Souppe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souppe is one step ahead there. #T1#
Souppe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Souppe wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie pulls Souppe in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Souppe stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Souppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Souppe uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as Souppe controls the position. #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.
Souppe scores with a couple of short elbows.
Souppe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie wants to control but Souppe postures up.
Souppe landing strikes.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Souppe trying to control the position but Gracie is working away. #T3#
Souppe cracks Gracie with a big elbow.
Bruno Souppe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Souppe happy to just control the position for now.
Souppe has control of an arm but Gracie manages to advance to Souppe's back!#SUB#
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Bryan Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie is hanging on to Souppe's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Gracie has the hooks in. Souppe is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Gracie passes his arm under Souppe's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Souppe taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bryan Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Bryan Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 146
Date: May 18, 2022

#R1#
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Fadda Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fadda Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Fadda Jr.
Nice defenses there by Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Fadda Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fadda Jr lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fadda Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fadda Jr gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Fadda Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Fadda Jr 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 Fadda Jr extends and breaks Gracie's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Fadda Jr.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Oswaldo Fadda Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 132
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
Gracie on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick there by Zhao.
Zhao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zhao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Zhao's head but Zhao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Longsun Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Zhao there.#CUT2#It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Zhao lands a brutal head kick. Gracie looks out on his feet and Zhao throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Longsun Zhao!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 124
Date: Mar 02, 2022

#R1#
Hall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hall's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.
Gracie trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie is continuing to stall.#T1#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hall takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Hall throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Hall didn't expect that.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB2#
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hall is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard. #REVR#
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hall has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gracie to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hall is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gracie pulls down on the head and he's put Hall to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bryan Gracie!
Bryan Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 116
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Liee scores with a kick to the body.
Liee lands a nice shot to the body.
Liee throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Liee.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Liee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Liee scores with a punch to the head.
Liee sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Liee throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Liee won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Liee is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liee keeps working. #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Liee, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Liee is defending well.
Liee is not content to let Gracie control the position. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Liee is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Liee has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Liee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Liee can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Liee, who protects the arm well.
Gracie trying to control the action but Liee is working from the bottom.
Liee is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie wants to control for a moment but Liee uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Liee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Bryan Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bryan Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Liee delivers a nice body kick.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Liee circles away.
Jab by Liee.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Liee sprawls and moves away.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Liee circles away.
Liee is looking for the big counter here.
Liee gets in close and tags Gracie with a short punch that almost sends Gracie to the mat! Oh Gracie is in big trouble! He turns his back on Liee, trying to create some distance but Liee rushes him, striking wildly and Gracie goes down! The referee tackles Liee into the cage to end the fight! Liee is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brusse Liee!
Brusse Liee 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.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 108
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1##CL#
Gracie rushes Rodionovich and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Alexei Rodionovich has been cut.
Rodionovich trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie dodges an elbow strike from Rodionovich.
Rodionovich lands a knee to the body.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodionovich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice elbow from Rodionovich.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Rodionovich.
Knees to the body from Rodionovich.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Rodionovich.
Rodionovich is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rodionovich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rodionovich comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodionovich tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gracie misses with an elbow strike.
Rodionovich misses with an elbow strike.
Rodionovich lands a nice knee to the body.
Rodionovich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodionovich landing knees to the body. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rodionovich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Rodionovich using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Gracie has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rodionovich misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rodionovich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Rodionovich throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rodionovich misses with a knee to the head.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Rodionovich forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodionovich prevents Gracie from breaking the clinch.
Rodionovich landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch but Rodionovich keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rodionovich uses from the top position. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodionovich sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Rodionovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Rodionovich 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, Rodionovich 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 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryan Gracie!
Bryan Gracie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Alexei Rodionovich had this to say: 'Every white has its black and every sweet its sour'.

Event: CMMA 185
Date: Nov 18, 2021

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Del Fuegos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Del Fuegos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Del Fuegos staying out of range there.
Del Fuegos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Del Fuegos keeps it at a distance.
Gracie shoots in but Del Fuegos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Fuegos throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Del Fuegos avoids it easily.#CL#
Del Fuegos moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.#T1#
Del Fuegos avoids a wild elbow strike from Gracie.#BC2#
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Del Fuegos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Del Fuegos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Del Fuegos's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Del Fuegos tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Del Fuegos trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Del Fuegos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Del Fuegos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Del Fuegos manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Del Fuegos's guard.
Del Fuegos 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.
Del Fuegos keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T3#
Del Fuegos wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Del Fuegos is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie throws a hook but Del Fuegos avoids it easily.
Del Fuegos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gracie just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Del Fuegos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Del Fuegos looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Del Fuegos avoids it easily.#CL#
Del Fuegos has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch. #T4##BC#
Del Fuegos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from Del Fuegos.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Del Fuegos.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diego Del Fuegos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Fuegos scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Del Fuegos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Del Fuegos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Del Fuegos looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Del Fuegos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gracie tries to clinch there but Del Fuegos circles away.
Del Fuegos swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Del Fuegos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Del Fuegos throws a big shot that misses.
Del Fuegos throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #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 looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Fuegos is controlling Gracie's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Del Fuegos is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Del Fuegos is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Del Fuegos tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie is pressing down on Del Fuegos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Del Fuegos is holding on for now.
Del Fuegos is controlling Gracie's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Del Fuegos defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Del Fuegos controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Del Fuegos is holding on to half guard well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Del Fuegos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#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.#CL2#
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Del Fuegos blocks an elbow strike from Gracie.
Del Fuegos lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Del Fuegos is controlling him.
Del Fuegos blocks an elbow strike from Gracie. #BC#
Del Fuegos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Del Fuegos misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Del Fuegos avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Del Fuegos.
Del Fuegos tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Del Fuegos didn't expect that.
Del Fuegos is looking to stand back up but Gracie counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Del Fuegos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bryan 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Del Fuegos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Del Fuegos is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Fuegos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Del Fuegos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Del Fuegos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Del Fuegos defends it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Fuegos. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Del Fuegos tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Del Fuegos misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Del Fuegos avoids it easily.
Del Fuegos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab. #T2#
Del Fuegos feints a jab promting Gracie to slip. Del Fuegos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gracie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Del Fuegos scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Del Fuegos.
Diego Del Fuegos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Del Fuegos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Fuegos throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Del Fuegos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Del Fuegos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gracie.#CL#
Del Fuegos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Del Fuegos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3#
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Del Fuegos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diego Del Fuegos is winning the standup battle so far.
Del Fuegos loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Del Fuegos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Del Fuegos. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Del Fuegos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Del Fuegos ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Del Fuegos counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Del Fuegos moves into the clinch.#T4##TD2#
Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Del Fuegos to the mat. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Del Fuegos pushes his legs off easily.
Del Fuegos content to stall in guard here.
Del Fuegos wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bryan Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Del Fuegos wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Del Fuegos defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Del Fuegos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Del Fuegos 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Del Fuegos!
Diego Del Fuegos decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CMMA 169 Fudd v Pavlovic
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Rhodes gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
A nice side step and Rhodes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gracie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rhodes's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Frank Rhodes has been cut.#TD#
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rhodes uses from the top position. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Rhodes defends it easily. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rhodes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rhodes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rhodes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Rhodes defends easily.
Rhodes is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Rhodes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Rhodes pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rhodes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rhodes keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
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.
Rhodes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him. #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. #T3#
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. #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 wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving.
Gracie is really struggling to control Rhodes but he's trying to hold on to the position.#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 for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gracie as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rhodes screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gracie! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bryan Gracie!
A less than humble Bryan Gracie misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CMMA 154 Harrison v Ferguson
Date: Sep 05, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Rantanen lands a body punch.
Rantanen misses with some punches. #BC2#
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Rantanen is out of range.
Rantanen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rantanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gracie moves forwards but Rantanen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rantanen misses with a wild body shot.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Rantanen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Rantanen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rantanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rantanen scores with a nice head shot.
Sami Rantanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rantanen.
Sami Rantanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Rantanen.
Rantanen 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 takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut there from Rantanen.
Rantanen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rantanen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head. #KD#
Rantanen 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 Rantanen finish him? #ROC#Gracie is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rantanen lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Rantanen finish him?
Rantanen drops Gracie with a straight right hand, right on the button! Rantanen follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sami Rantanen!

Event: CMMA 143 Harrison v Donovan
Date: Aug 13, 2021

#R1#
Rush scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rush sprawls and moves away.
Rush missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rush throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Rush is quick to defend against it.
Rush shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
Gracie dips to his left and cracks Rush with an uppercut!
Rush lands with an overhand left.
Rush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Rush avoids it well and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Rush. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rush slips a straight right by Gracie.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Rush, which made it look bad. #T1#
Gracie tries to clinch but Rush moves out of range.
Rush looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rush.
Good standup being displayed there by Rush as he connects with a hook.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rush but Rush pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rush scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Rush bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Rush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rush stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rush lands a head shot.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Rush had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Rush.
Rush misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Gracie turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gracie manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rush is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Rush is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.#SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rush 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 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! #T3#
Rush regains half guard.
Rush is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rush is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Rush is looking to improve his position.
Rush tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rush is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rush avoid being mounted?#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rush regains full guard. Nicely done. #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.
Rush 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.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Rush is retaining full guard.
Rush wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Rush keeps moving.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rush keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rob Rush will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rush misses with a series of wild punches.
Rob Rush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rush lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Rush has a takedown stuffed.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rush.
Rush lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Rush is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses the jab.
Rush scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rush connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Rush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Rush might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rush lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rush throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Rush sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rush finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Decent striking displayed by Rush there.
Jab by Rush.
Rush shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rush lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2##CL#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Rush dodges an elbow strike from Gracie.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Gracie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rush clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie wants to control but Rush is keeping busy.
Rush is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
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, Rush has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gracie wants to control but Rush is keeping busy.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rush is really stuck here.
Rush is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Rush is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Rush is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Rush is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Gracie has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Rush taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bryan Gracie!
Bryan Gracie 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.

Event: CMMA 133 Zhao v Tautua
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Yomero tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from Yomero both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Yomero throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Yomero didn't expect that.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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 wants to control from the top but Yomero keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yomero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Yomero keeps moving. #T1#
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.
Yomero keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yomero pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Yomero settles back down.
Yomero throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roel Yomero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yomero.
Yomero throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Yomero avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Yomero clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yomero lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD#
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Yomero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yomero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yomero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #T3#
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yomero trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Yomero 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 drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie postures up.
Yomero keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yomero throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yomero defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yomero misses with a wild combination.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Yomero swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roel Yomero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Yomero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yomero sprawls and moves away.
Roel Yomero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yomero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Yomero misses with a hook #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yomero won't be happy with that.
Gracie happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yomero is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yomero wants to control but Gracie postures up.#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Yomero tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Yomero is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yomero has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Yomero.
Yomero is putting a hurting on Gracie here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Yomero is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yomero pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Yomero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Yomero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Yomero has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Yomero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yomero.
Yomero working the head and body with strikes.
Yomero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
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 the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie moves into full guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie seems keen to control Yomero's posture.#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yomero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is pulling down on Yomero's head. It's preventing any offense from Yomero, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roel Yomero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bryan Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Yomero slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yomero throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yomero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yomero throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Yomero.
Gracie trying to control but Yomero is working from the bottom.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Yomero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gracie trying to control the position. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bryan Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie trying to control the position. #T2#
Yomero trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yomero has passed into side control.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Yomero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Yomero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Yomero.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bryan Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yomero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yomero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yomero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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.
Yomero throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Yomero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yomero trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yomero pulls Gracie in to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roel Yomero.
I've got Yomero 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roel Yomero!
Roel Yomero decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CMMA 122 Willington v Jackson
Date: Jun 25, 2021

#R1#
Takeda throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takeda sprawls and moves away.
Takeda swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range. #TD2#
Gracie tries to sprawl but Takeda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Takeda is controlling well.
Takeda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takeda is working away from the top position though.
Takeda controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to control but Takeda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie's coaches at Ludus Magnus have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takeda pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Takeda has control of the leg. #T1#
Gracie trying to control here.
Takeda controlling the pace.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Takeda has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Takeda Clan Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Takeda manages to pass into side control anyway. #T2#
Takeda content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takeda pulls his head out easily.
Takeda slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takeda working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Takeda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takeda in particular looking to stall.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Takeda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Takeda prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Takeda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuki Takeda dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Takeda throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Takeda avoids it well and moves away.
Takeda moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takeda jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takeda connects with a body shot.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Takeda gets a double leg takedown into Gracie's guard.
Takeda 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.
Takeda wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Takeda postures up. #T1#
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Takeda pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Takeda wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Takeda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Takeda controlling the pace.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Takeda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Gracie has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Takeda escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Takeda!
Takeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #SUB2#
Takeda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie wants to control but Takeda postures up.
Takeda is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kazuki Takeda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takeda is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takeda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as Takeda controls the position.
Takeda is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to control Takeda's posture but Takeda avoids it.
Takeda has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Takeda trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie wants to control but Takeda is having none of it.
Takeda controlling the position easily from mount.
Takeda prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Takeda avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda controlling the position easily from mount.
Takeda is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuki Takeda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie tries to move into range but Takeda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A combination from Takeda does no damage.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Takeda.
Nice uppercut there from Takeda.#TD#
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Takeda is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Takeda's guard.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Takeda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Takeda looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Takeda looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Takeda! #REVB##T1#
Takeda scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gracie is trying to control Takeda's posture but Takeda avoids it.
Takeda taking a breather here.
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Gracie struggling a bit here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takeda happy to just control the position for now.
Let's hope that Takeda 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.
Takeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takeda grinds an elbow into Gracie's temple.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Takeda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Takeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kazuki Takeda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3##SUB#
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Takeda pushes past his half guard into mount!
Takeda controlling from the full mount.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bryan Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takeda controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The adventures of Takeda the control monster continue. Boring.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takeda controlling the pace for now.
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.
Takeda sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuki Takeda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takeda has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuki Takeda!
Kazuki Takeda decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C4 - XXXVI - Abner vs. Okafor
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramathorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Ramathorn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Ramathorn is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gracie presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gracie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ramathorn's brow.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've been informed that Gracie has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramathorn scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ramathorn! #T1#
Ramathorn misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramathorn throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Ramathorn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramathorn scores with a shot to the body.
Ramathorn throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
A combination from Ramathorn does no damage.
Ramathorn throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Ramathorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramathorn swinging wildly here.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Ramathorn takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Ramathorn throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Ramathorn misses with a two punch combination.
Ramathorn misses with a looping left.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ramathorn defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramathorn misses with a wild combination.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ramathorn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ramathorn punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramathorn misses with a wild combination.
Ramathorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramathorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Ramathorn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Ramathorn pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Ramathorn saw that one coming.
Ramathorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramathorn.
Arcot Ramathorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramathorn tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arcot Ramathorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramathorn throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
A combination from Ramathorn does no damage. #T4#
No joy there for Ramathorn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramathorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramathorn misses with a double jab.
Ramathorn is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ramathorn clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Arcot Ramathorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Gracie.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Ramathorn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Ramathorn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Ramathorn.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arcot Ramathorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ramathorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramathorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramathorn fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramathorn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramathorn throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ramathorn misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramathorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramathorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Ramathorn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Ramathorn connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Ramathorn. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ramathorn finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Ramathorn scores with a decent looking hook.
Ramathorn lands with an overhand left.
Ramathorn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramathorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramathorn misses with a body shot.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.#T2#
Ramathorn throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Arcot Ramathorn is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Gracie gets a clinch. #BC2#
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ramathorn tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramathorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn slips under a jab from Gracie.
Ramathorn misses the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Ramathorn. That snapped Gracie's head back. #CL2#
Ramathorn tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ramathorn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ramathorn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Gracie tries to pull guard but Ramathorn won't allow it.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Ramathorn has him pressed against the cage.
Arcot Ramathorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Gracie.#BC2#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Ramathorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramathorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Ramathorn misses its target.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Ramathorn is avoiding it.
Ramathorn lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramathorn misses with a double jab.
Ramathorn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Ramathorn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ramathorn thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Ramathorn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arcot Ramathorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramathorn counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Ramathorn throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Ramathorn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramathorn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Gracie throws a hook but Ramathorn blocks it.
It looks like Ramathorn has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ramathorn lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ramathorn throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Ramathorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Ramathorn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arcot Ramathorn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ramathorn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ramathorn misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Ramathorn as Gracie shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Ramathorn.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Ramathorn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ramathorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Ramathorn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramathorn tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Ramathorn misses with a combination #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramathorn defends it well.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Ramathorn is working away.
Ramathorn keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Ramathorn is working away. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ramathorn is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryan Gracie!
After the fight, Bryan Gracie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: C4 XXXI - Abner vs. Ferguson
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
McDonald wants to clinch.
Gracie misses with a hook.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from McDonald misses.
We've been informed that McDonald has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McDonald misses with a leg kick.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but McDonald sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it #TD#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McDonald!
McDonald is not content to let Gracie control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working. #SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie working away.#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well.
Gracie trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDonald is holding Gracie down, trying to stall.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDonald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McDonald tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
McDonald throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but McDonald avoids it well and moves away.
McDonald scores with a jab to the head.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald connects with a leg kick.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but McDonald sprawls and moves away.
McDonald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dave McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonald counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McDonald!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald struggling a bit here.#T1#
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
Gracie wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie is thwarting McDonald's attempts to control the position.
Gracie trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom. #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.#SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
McDonald trying to control here. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#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.
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 Bryan Gracie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but McDonald avoids it well and moves away.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McDonald!
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald has escaped the position, nice work there.
McDonald 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.
McDonald is trying to work for a sweep but Gracie has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but McDonald is having none of it.
Gracie avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T1#
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bryan Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie is looking to work his way around to McDonald's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
McDonald is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but McDonald frees his head quite easily.
McDonald wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.#T2#
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
McDonald is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald is looking to escape.
McDonald tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
McDonald tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
McDonald 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.
McDonald trying to control but Gracie postures up. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
McDonald is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bryan Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving. #SUB2#
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
McDonald 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.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dave McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Gracie!
Bryan Gracie tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: RRFC 50
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemera lands with a cross.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Nemera.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Nemera. Those never looked like landing.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Nemera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nemera tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nemera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie's coach down at Ashbourne Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gracie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nemera swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Nemera misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Nemera keeps moving.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Nemera keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Nemera is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Nemera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nemera is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Nemera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nemera haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nemera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nemera scores with a jab to the body.
Nemera tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marv Nemera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nemera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD#
Nemera drops Gracie with a left and a right! Oh, Gracie is hurt - Nemera dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#Gracie is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Nemera wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Nemera wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Nemera tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nemera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Nemera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nemera trying to control the position but Gracie is working away. #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.#SUB#
Nemera tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nemera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Nemera 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marv Nemera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nemera misses with a wild combination.
Nemera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook but Nemera blocks it.
Nemera just misses with a punch to the body.
Nemera keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nemera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Sloppy strikes from Nemera. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marv Nemera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Nemera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nemera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nemera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Nemera misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nemera as he avoids it easily.
Marv Nemera is winning the standup battle so far.
Nemera lands a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nemera.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nemera, as that shot connected.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Nemera finish him?
Nemera misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nemera won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nemera tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marv Nemera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Nemera is trying to work for a sweep but Gracie has mounted him!
Nemera is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie tries to control but Nemera wriggling away. #SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar but Nemera turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nemera.
Nemera wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#T3#
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Nemera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nemera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?#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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Nemera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nemera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie trying to control but Nemera is working from the bottom.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marv Nemera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Gracie's cut.
That's time! Nemera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nemera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nemera tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nemera to the ground. Nemera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A cross from Nemera lands.
Nemera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nemera connects with a crisp jab.
Nemera lands with a good body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Nemera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nemera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nemera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nemera sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Nemera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Nemera looking for subs from the bottom but Gracie mounts him!
Nemera is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie has control of Nemera's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nemera regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nemera is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie looking to control but Nemera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but Nemera is in no mood to give up.
Nemera is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nemera is now in Gracie's guard. A big mistake from Gracie there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nemera looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3##SUB#
Nemera postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nemera, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Nemera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bryan Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie wants to control from the top but Nemera keeps moving. #SUB#
Nemera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#T4#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Nemera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nemera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Nemera's legs - danger averted.
Nemera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nemera frees his head nicely. Oh but Gracie has switched to an armbar! Nemera is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bryan Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Bryan Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: RRFC 47: O'Neil vs Ford II
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sisko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Sisko avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Sisko clinches.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sisko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short uppercut from Sisko.
Sisko jumps guard but Gracie stands there with Sisko around his waist. Sisko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sisko has Gracie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gracie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sisko jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bryan Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Sisko.#BC#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Sisko thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side.
Sisko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Sisko shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sisko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sisko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sisko tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Sisko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie has been working on his balance at Ashbourne Fitness, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sisko.
Sisko closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sisko trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Sisko told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sisko throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T2#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Sisko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sisko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sisko keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie won't allow Sisko to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Sisko.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Sisko moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gracie pulls guard. #SUB#
Sisko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3##SUB#
Sisko avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sisko has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Sisko's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryan Gracie!
Bryan Gracie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RRFC 44: Gunn vs De Lima
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Wellington gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Wellington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wellington manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Wellington's guard. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wellington 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Wellington wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wellington is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Wellington should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Wellington should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bryan Gracie!
Bryan Gracie 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.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 34
Date: May 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vergys throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Jorgens Vergys seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vergys looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Vergys persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Vergys steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vergys.#TD2#
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vergys knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vergys missing with punches from the bottom. #T1#
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vergys wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vergys wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Vergys is working away.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#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.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Vergys is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Vergys makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vergys.#T3##SUB2#
Vergys throws a few punches from the bottom. Gracie seems unphased and he's got hold of a leg now - he's dropped back for a heel hook! He's got it! This fight is aaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Bryan Gracie!

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