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Event:
Pitbull XVI
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Maykit drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (0) Gracie
Maykit content to stall in guard here.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Maykit tries to pass.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
Maykit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maykit preventing the sweep. #T1#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Maykit tries to pass.
Gracie is controlling Maykit's posture.
Maykit is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Maykit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie is pulling down on Maykit's head. It's preventing any offense from Maykit, at least for the moment.#T3#
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maykit looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Maykit postures up. #T4#
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Maykit has passed into half guard.
Still in half guard, Maykit seems content to control.
Gracie won't allow Maykit to pass to mount.
Maykit content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Gracie is trying to control the position but Maykit postures up.
Maykit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maykit in particular looking to stall.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Maykit is controlling well.
#T6#
Maykit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T7#
Maykit is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Maykit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maykit tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T8#
Gracie is trying to keep Maykit in close.
Maykit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Maykit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Maykit.#T9#
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Maykit trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maykit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Maykit is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maykit forces his way into half guard.#T11#
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maykit wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maykit defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Maykit'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.
Maykit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Gracie controlling the position.
Gracie controls Maykit momentarily but Maykit frees himself.
Maykit won't allow Gracie to sweep him here. #T13#
Maykit wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Maykit forces his way into half guard.
Maykit is controlling the pace.
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here. #T14#
Maykit controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maykit takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Woodie Maykit managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hawaii Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Pitbull XV
Date: Jan 24, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for subs off his back but Gracie has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie prevents Mcgillicutty from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gracie passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie wants to control but Mcgillicutty is keeping him busy. #T1#
Gracie just content to control the position.
Mcgillicutty 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.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mcgillicutty is trying to improve his position.
Mcgillicutty is working hard here to advance position.#T2##T3#
Mcgillicutty manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (5) Gracie#SUB#
Mcgillicutty 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. Mcgillicutty eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Mcgillicutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcgillicutty.
#T4##SUB#
Mcgillicutty is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty 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 Mcgillicutty.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcgillicutty's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcgillicutty's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie controlling from the back.
Mcgillicutty wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Mcgillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mcgillicutty manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Mcgillicutty.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (9) Gracie#SUB#
Mcgillicutty drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (11) Gracie#T6#
Mcgillicutty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Mcgillicutty is defending well.
Mcgillicutty tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#T7##SUB#
Mcgillicutty with the active half guard here but Gracie passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (14) Gracie
Gracie staying calm.
Mcgillicutty tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Mcgillicutty is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is staying tight to Mcgillicutty's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T8#
Mcgillicutty tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgillicutty keeps working.
Mcgillicutty gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie prevents Mcgillicutty from improving his position.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie controlling the pace. #T9##SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcgillicutty tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for subs from the bottom but Gracie mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (17) Gracie
Mcgillicutty is breathing heavily.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Mcgillicutty is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Mcgillicutty wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (20) Gracie
Gracie biding his time, controlling Mcgillicutty. #T10#
Gracie has the hooks in. Mcgillicutty is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie controlling the position well here. Mcgillicutty rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mcgillicutty tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Mcgillicutty buck him off.
Gracie has the hooks in. Mcgillicutty is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11##SUB2#
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mcgillicutty is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Gracie.#T12#
Mcgillicutty rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mcgillicutty rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mcgillicutty is in bad spot here.
What can Mcgillicutty do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T13#
Mcgillicutty tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Good control from Gracie.
Mcgillicutty tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
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.#T14#
Mcgillicutty can't escape the position.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Mcgillicutty manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (20) Gracie#SUB#
Mcgillicutty drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (24) Gracie
Gracie controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgillicutty is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 24 to 6.
Kron Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Pitbull XIII
Date: Jan 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mcgillicutty to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (0) Gracie#SUB#
Mcgillicutty drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty 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 Mcgillicutty. Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (5) Gracie
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mcgillicutty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mcgillicutty manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Mcgillicutty's coaches at HELLCADEMY 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#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back.
Mcgillicutty gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Mcgillicutty up and slammed him! Mcgillicutty can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (8) Gracie
Mcgillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Mcgillicutty is looking to reverse the position.
Mcgillicutty is working hard here to advance position.
Mcgillicutty manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (8) Gracie#SUB#
Mcgillicutty 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. Mcgillicutty eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Mcgillicutty is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcgillicutty trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty 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. Mcgillicutty eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie controlling the position well. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gracie defend it? Mcgillicutty steps over the head and cranks it - Gracie is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mcgillicutty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paddy Mcgillicutty!
Paddy Mcgillicutty spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Pitbull XI
Date: Jan 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 29 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Rolla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Rolla is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Rolla is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (2) Gracie
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (2) Gracie
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie seems keen to control Rolla's posture.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T2#
Gracie is pulling down on Rolla's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Rolla looking to improve position, pressing down on Gracie's thigh with his hand. Gracie seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Rolla paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Rolla's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Gracie picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kron Gracie!
A very excited looking Kron Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Pitbull IX
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Mark Norman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Norman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Norman showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Norman (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie trying to control but Norman postures up.
Gracie tries to roll over but Norman keeps him under control.
Norman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Norman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Norman has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (5) vs (0) Gracie#T3#
Gracie tries to buck Norman off but Norman is having none of it.
Norman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Norman keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Norman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Norman controlling the action here.
Gracie wants to control but Norman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Norman trying to control the pace.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Norman is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Norman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Norman keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Norman wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Norman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie won't allow Norman to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Norman seems content to control.#T8#
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Norman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Norman pushes his legs off easily.
Norman looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (5) vs (2) Gracie#T9#
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Norman keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #T10#
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Norman has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Norman keeps moving.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Norman is keeping the position.
Gracie postures up.
#T12#
Norman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Norman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Norman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Norman holds on and takes a little breather. #T13#
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T14#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Norman.
Norman being controlled here, momentarily.
Norman controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A very excited looking Mark Norman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Pitbull VIII
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Hero Complex!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Complex's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Complex
Complex is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Complex is retaining full guard. #T1#
Gracie stays in close to Complex's body and controls the position.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Complex for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Complex is retaining full guard.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie preventing the sweep. #T2#
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie stays in close to Complex's body and controls the position.
Gracie continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Complex seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
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.
Complex is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie won't allow Complex to sweep him here. #T4#
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Complex is retaining full guard.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Complex is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Complex swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Complex is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T6#
Complex working a defensive guard here.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie postures up.
#T7#
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Complex trying to control the position here.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
More hug and hope from Gracie.
Complex trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Complex is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up. #T10#
Complex is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Complex looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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. #T11#
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Complex is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Complex's guard.
Complex trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Complex
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Complex keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Gracie controlling from mount.
Complex is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Complex keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Complex is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T14#
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Complex is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie wants to take Complex's back but he can't do it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Kron Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Pitbull VI
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 39 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Chai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Gracie
Chai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Chai is looking to control the position but Gracie frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Chai grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Gracie there - Chai really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kron Gracie!
An out of breath Kron Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Pitbull V
Date: Dec 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 27 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Gracie
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rolla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Rolla trying to control the position.
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (5) Gracie
Rolla looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (0) vs (8) Gracie
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie biding his time, controlling Rolla. #T2#
Gracie is hanging on to Rolla's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracie controlling the positon.
Rolla is trying to break free.
Gracie is not going to allow Rolla to sit and survive in this position.
Rolla is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rolla turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (8) Gracie
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.#T3#
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Rolla forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rolla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rolla is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Rolla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rolla is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gracie reverses the position - he's now on top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (10) Gracie#T4##SUB#
Rolla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Rolla is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Rolla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Rolla keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (13) Gracie
Rolla tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (2) vs (16) Gracie
Gracie controlling well, preventing Rolla from escaping the position.
Gracie has good solid back control here.
Rolla tries to escape the position.
#T6#
Rolla trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Rolla rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie trying to control.
Rolla wants to escape the position.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Rolla right now.
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rolla tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
#T7#
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Rolla manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (16) Gracie
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Rolla is proving a slippery customer.
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Rolla from controlling successfully. #T8#
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rolla passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rolla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Rolla is looking for a kimura here.
Rolla is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rolla seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (4) vs (20) Gracie#T9#
Rolla is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Rolla tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Rolla is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Gracie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracie prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rolla can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy.
Rolla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (8) vs (20) Gracie#T11##SUB#
Gracie is in a bad position with Rolla working for a choke. Gracie manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (8) vs (22) Gracie#SUB#
Rolla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Rolla looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Gracie prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Rolla gets back to full guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Rolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (10) vs (22) Gracie
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolla is one step ahead there.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Rolla from controlling successfully.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rolla works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T14#
Gracie wants to improve his position but Rolla is controlling well.
Rolla is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rolla is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Rolla trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie makes his way to full guard, as Rolla worked for a kimura.
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 22 to 10.
Kron Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Pitbull III
Date: Dec 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 20 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Borgia to the mat! Borgia manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (0) vs (2) Gracie
Borgia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Borgia looking for a sweep. Not yet Borgia, not yet.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Borgia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (2) Gracie
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Borgia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Borgia's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gracie pulls Borgia in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully. #T4#
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Borgia stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Borgia stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Borgia looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Borgia has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is letting Borgia control him for a moment. #T6#
Borgia wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as Borgia controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to control but Borgia postures up.#T7#
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Borgia is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Borgia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Borgia working away.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Borgia is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #T9#
Borgia slows the pace down.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Borgia content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Borgia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Borgia working away.#T11#
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borgia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Borgia is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gracie's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Borgia keeps moving and retains side control. #T12#
Borgia controls the position.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Borgia wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.#T13#
Gracie trying to remain calm as Borgia controls from the top position.
Borgia continues to stall.
Borgia wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie is trying to control Borgia's posture but Borgia avoids it. #T14#
Borgia is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gracie's shoulder. That is not cool.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Borgia working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia just content to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
After the fight, Cesare Borgia was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Pitbull II
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunter drives through with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Hunter
Gracie working a defensive guard but Hunter manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Hunter
Gracie is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
Gracie being controlled for a moment.
Hunter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunter controlling from side mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunter slows the pace down. #T3#
It looks like Hunter might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunter off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (5) Hunter
What can Hunter do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hunter for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Hunter wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Hunter tries to break free.
Hunter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunter is still trying to improve position.#T5#
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Hunter is staying busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracie controlling the positon.
Hunter turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (7) Hunter#T6#
Hunter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Hunter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gracie has his hands on Hunter's head, controlling the position.
Hunter content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Gracie pulls Hunter in close to prevent any damage.
Hunter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hunter being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
Gracie is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Gracie has Hunter pulled in close to control his posture.
Hunter controlling from the top position.
Gracie pulls Hunter in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
Hunter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather.
Hunter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie pulls Hunter in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Hunter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Hunter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T13#
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie pulls Hunter in to control the position.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunter looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter wins on points by 7 to 4.
Saul Hunter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Pitbull I
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Darsin Bleak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bleak drives through with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bleak (2) vs (0) Gracie
Bleak is looking to advance position but Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bleak (2) vs (4) Gracie
Bleak is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Bleak regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Bleak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bleak looking for a sweep. Not yet Bleak, not yet. #SUB#
Bleak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Bleak 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. Bleak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bleak is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Bleak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (4) vs (4) Gracie
We've been hearing that Bleak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Bleak pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bleak is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bleak seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bleak (4) vs (8) Gracie
Bleak is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position.
Let's hope that Gracie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bleak is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Bleak sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Bleak looking for subs from the bottom but Gracie mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (4) vs (11) Gracie
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Bleak tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bleak (4) vs (14) Gracie
Bleak tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bleak is working hard here to advance position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gracie controlling well, preventing Bleak from escaping the position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
Bleak is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracie.
Bleak tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gracie is hanging on to Bleak's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie controls the position.
Bleak trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in. #T6#
Bleak tries to escape the position.
Bleak wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Bleak is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gracie biding his time, controlling Bleak.
Bleak tries to escape the position.
#T7#
Gracie is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Bleak's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie controls the position.#T8#
Bleak just trying to survive but Gracie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bleak rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Bleak right now.
#T9#
Bleak wants to escape the position.
Bleak rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie prevents Bleak from improving his position.
Bleak has a hand on Gracie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (4) vs (17) Gracie
Bleak is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Bleak looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bleak (4) vs (20) Gracie
Bleak is trying to break free.
Bleak manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Bleak.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (6) vs (20) Gracie
Bleak wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (6) vs (22) Gracie
Bleak is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
#T11#
Bleak trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Bleak gets back to full guard.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bleak wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bleak tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracie has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (6) vs (25) Gracie
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bleak is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie looking to control but Bleak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Bleak is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Bleak is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracie has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bleak (6) vs (28) Gracie#T14#
Bleak is in bad spot here.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Bleak buck him off.
Bleak is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bleak tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Bleak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 28 to 6.
A victorious Kron Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 56
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 85 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Balkan sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (0) vs (2) Gracie
Balkan is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Balkan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kron Gracie!
A relieved looking Kron Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Elrey Dorado!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dorado is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Dorado circles away and we're back to standing.
Dorado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dorado leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dorado drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gracie defends it well.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dorado defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Dorado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Dorado tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Dorado has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gracie regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Dorado#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dorado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dorado engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie has an active guard here but Dorado has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dorado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dorado controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Dorado uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Dorado
Dorado taking a breather here.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie is trying to work for a sweep but Dorado has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (7) Dorado#T2#
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dorado controlling from the full mount.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Dorado controlling from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dorado tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Dorado is controlling well.
Dorado performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Dorado is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dorado prevents Gracie from improving his position.#T4#
Dorado is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie has a hand on Dorado's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dorado takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (10) Dorado
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Dorado looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dorado wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie regains half guard.
Dorado takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Dorado moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (13) Dorado
Dorado trying to control but Gracie is having none of it. #T6#
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Dorado has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dorado has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dorado pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Dorado content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dorado is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (16) Dorado
Dorado controlling the pace for now.
Dorado tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Dorado maintains control.#T8#
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dorado stalling.
Dorado trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dorado in particular looking to stall.#T9##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dorado not doing much here.
#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Dorado controlling the pace. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dorado pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Dorado mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (19) Dorado#T10#
Dorado controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Dorado controlling from mount.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Dorado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dorado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dorado controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dorado content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Dorado 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. Dorado eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dorado uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (22) Dorado#T13#
Dorado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dorado has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dorado pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gracie is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dorado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG LV 3
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 21 losses; William Crazy Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracie tries to sprawl but Crazy Horse drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (2) vs (0) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Crazy Horse keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've been hearing that Crazy Horse has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Crazy Horse wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crazy Horse takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Crazy Horse mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (5) vs (0) Gracie
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crazy Horse controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie tries to improve his position but instead Crazy Horse has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Crazy Horse (8) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie tries to escape but Crazy Horse has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Crazy Horse controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
Crazy Horse has good solid back control here. #T2#
Gracie tries to escape but Crazy Horse has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Crazy Horse tightening his grip on Gracie, looking for the choke.
Gracie tries to roll but Crazy Horse sticks to his back.
Crazy Horse tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie pushed the leg off.
Gracie tries to escape but Crazy Horse has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Crazy Horse biding his time, controlling Gracie. #T3#
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Crazy Horse has good solid back control here.
Crazy Horse has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Crazy Horse wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Gracie breaks Crazy Horse's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (8) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crazy Horse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crazy Horse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crazy Horse! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crazy Horse (12) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie tries to buck Crazy Horse off but Crazy Horse is having none of it.
Crazy Horse wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Crazy Horse taking a breather here.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Crazy Horse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Crazy Horse keeps moving and retains side control.
Crazy Horse is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crazy Horse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T6##SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Crazy Horse 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 wants to improve his position but Crazy Horse is controlling well.
Gracie won't allow Crazy Horse to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Crazy Horse looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but Crazy Horse takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (15) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T7#
Crazy Horse sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Crazy Horse trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie tries to improve his position but instead Crazy Horse has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Crazy Horse (18) vs (2) Gracie#T8#
Crazy Horse is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Crazy Horse's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gracie tries to escape but Crazy Horse has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Crazy Horse controls the position.
Crazy Horse has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Crazy Horse slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T9#
Gracie tries to break free.
Gracie turns into Crazy Horse and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (18) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crazy Horse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crazy Horse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crazy Horse! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crazy Horse (22) vs (4) Gracie
Crazy Horse content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Crazy Horse wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #T10#
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Crazy Horse wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Crazy Horse wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Crazy Horse's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crazy Horse controls the pace.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Crazy Horse passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but Crazy Horse passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (25) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie looks winded!#T12#
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Crazy Horse is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crazy Horse slows the pace down.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Crazy Horse 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 Crazy Horse.
Crazy Horse not doing much here.
Gracie tries to roll over but Crazy Horse keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T14##SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crazy Horse in particular looking to stall.
Crazy Horse prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Crazy Horse is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Horse takes the fight on points by 25 to 4.
Our winner, William Crazy Horse, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC CG Las Vegas 2
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Bartholomew Bainbridge!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Bainbridge shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Bainbridge
Bainbridge's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bainbridge preventing the sweep.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Bainbridge passes into half guard.
Bainbridge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge trying to advance position but Gracie counters by regaining guard. #T1#
Bainbridge won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Bainbridge tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Bainbridge content to stall in guard here.
Gracie pulls Bainbridge in close to prevent any damage.
Bainbridge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bainbridge is stalling in the full guard.
Bainbridge is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Bainbridge won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bainbridge 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 working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Gracie is pulling down on Bainbridge's head. It's preventing any offense from Bainbridge, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bainbridge trying to move into half guard but instead Gracie has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Bainbridge#T5#
Bainbridge 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 sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Bainbridge looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bainbridge keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Gracie passes Bainbridge's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bainbridge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bainbridge tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#T8#
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Bainbridge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bainbridge wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Bainbridge is defending well. #T9#
Bainbridge wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Bainbridge is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bainbridge wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Bainbridge defending well.
Gracie prevents Bainbridge from improving his position.#T10#
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Gracie wants to control but Bainbridge is keeping him busy.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bainbridge wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bainbridge tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Bainbridge is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Bainbridge is defending well. #T12#
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Bainbridge
Bainbridge is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bainbridge is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T13#
Gracie avoids the attempt from Bainbridge to control.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Bainbridge wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.#T14#
Bainbridge is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Bainbridge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie wants to control the pace but Bainbridge is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
After winning the bout, Kron Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC CG 40
Date: Sep 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Rickson Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hozdic tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hozdic to the ground. Hozdic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hozdic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Hozdic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hozdic lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Hozdic
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hozdic 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 had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hozdic defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hozdic 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.
Hozdic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hozdic drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Hozdic off! Hozdic jumps back into Gracie's guard. #SUB#
Hozdic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Hozdic drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Hozdic off! Hozdic jumps back into Gracie's guard. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hozdic pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Hozdic has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gracie defend it? Hozdic steps over the head and cranks it - Gracie is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hozdic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rickson Hozdic! |
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Event:
CFC CG 38
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Riley misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Riley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Riley#SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Riley pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Riley 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 is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riley is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riley pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie's coaches at HELLCADEMY 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB2#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Riley pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Riley 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 get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Riley is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB2#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Riley seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Riley seems to be looking for submissions.
Riley prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB2#
Riley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Riley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4##SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Riley has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage.
Riley is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it. #SUB2#
Riley 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.#SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Riley is tapping! Great win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kron Gracie!
A relieved looking Kron Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Billy Riley spoke after the fight, saying 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 37
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie. #TD2#
Cicerón closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Cicerón
Cicerón pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Cicerón is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Cicerón 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. Cicerón eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Gracie is pressing down on Cicerón's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Cicerón's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cicerón works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Cicerón drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Cicerón off! Cicerón jumps back into Gracie's guard. #SUB2#
Cicerón drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Cicerón off! Cicerón jumps back into Gracie's guard. #SUB2#
Cicerón drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Cicerón off! Cicerón jumps back into Gracie's guard. #SUB2#
Cicerón 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.
Cicerón looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cicerón works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Cicerón 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 looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cicerón gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cicerón sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard. #SUB2#
Cicerón 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 Cicerón. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cicerón is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cicerón seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cicerón to get the leverage. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cicerón seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Cicerón 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.#SUB2#
Cicerón is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5##SUB2#
Cicerón wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cicerón 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. Cicerón eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cicerón pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cicerón 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.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #T6##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cicerón is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cicerón seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Cicerón is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T7##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Cicerón.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Cicerón drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Cicerón off! Cicerón jumps back into Gracie's guard. #T8##SUB2#
Cicerón drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Cicerón as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Gracie screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Cicerón! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Julián Cicerón! |
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Event:
CFC CG 36
Date: Aug 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Riley
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is pushing down on Riley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Riley is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riley has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riley defends it 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.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Riley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riley is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Riley wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Riley defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#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#
Riley is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#T2##SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riley defends it well. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Riley defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Riley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Riley is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riley is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riley defends it well. #SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Riley is defending well.
Gracie moves into full mount! Riley won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Riley
Riley is trying desperately to improve position.
Riley manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riley is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#T5##SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Riley looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kron Gracie!
Our winner, Kron Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Billy Riley was interviewed post fight and said 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Event:
CFC CG Rio
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 31 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Camara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Camara wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Camara sprawls well.
Camara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Camara as Gracie shoots in.
Camara with the counter takedown but Gracie avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Camara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Camara but Camara pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Camara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Camara napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (4) vs (0) Camara
Camara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working.
Gracie taking a breather here.
Camara is looking to reverse the position.
Camara struggling a bit here.
Camara is not content to let Gracie control the position. #T2#
Camara is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie is staying tight to Camara's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Camara tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Camara is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Camara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Camara defending well.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Camara wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Camara controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Camara wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Camara controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Camara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Camara 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 is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.
Camara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (2) Camara
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Camara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Camara wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Camara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Camara content to stall in guard here.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass. #T9#
Camara advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (5) Camara
Gracie tries to buck Camara off but Camara is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10#
Camara slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Camara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Camara tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs. #T11#
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as Camara dominates the positioning.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Camara just content to control the position. #T12#
Camara tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him.
Camara controlling from side mount.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Camara trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Camara wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #T14#
Gracie prevents Camara from moving into mount.
Gracie tries to buck Camara off but Camara is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Camara is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 5 to 4.
Abubakar Camara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Miguel Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Torres closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Torres stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (3) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Torres trying to control the position but Gracie is working away. #SUB#
Torres swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Torres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (3) vs (2) Gracie
Torres pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Torres looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (3) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie taking a break here but Torres is having none of it and regains half guard. #T2#
Torres tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (3) vs (8) Gracie
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom. #T3#
Gracie controlling the position. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Torres (3) vs (10) Gracie#T4#
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Torres really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Torres wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.#T5#
Gracie prevents Torres from getting the reversal.
Torres is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Torres is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Torres gets back to half guard.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie not doing much here.
Torres wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (3) vs (13) Gracie
Torres tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.#T7#
Gracie wants to take a breather but Torres manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gracie.
Torres 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 looking to sit in guard and control but Torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (5) vs (13) Gracie
Torres pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T8##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Torres 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 Torres.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
Torres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Torres is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #T9#
Torres prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB#
Torres is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie is staying active underneath Torres, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Torres trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Torres seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#T10#
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Torres's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Torres's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Torres (5) vs (17) Gracie
Gracie is looking to control Torres but Torres is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Torres tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Torres trying to control but not successfully.
Torres is really stuck here.
#T11#
Torres turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (7) vs (17) Gracie
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Torres is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (10) vs (17) Gracie#SUB#
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie is not content to let Torres control the position. #T12#
Gracie prevents Torres from moving into mount. #SUB#
Torres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Torres off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Torres (10) vs (21) Gracie
Torres wants to escape the position.
Gracie keeps control of the position easily here as Torres tries to buck him off.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Torres tries to break free.
#T13#
Torres manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Torres.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (12) vs (21) Gracie
Gracie keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass. #SUB#
Torres thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Torres preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Torres frees his head nicely. Oh but Gracie has switched to an armbar! Torres is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kron Gracie!
A victorious Kron Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SMASH: Thai vs Crazyhorse
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Boss back into the cage.
Boss throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Boss manages to break the clinch.
Boss with a jab.
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 tries to clinch there but Boss circles away.
Boss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie throws a shot to the body.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie connects with a right hand. Boss shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boss.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boss avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Boss moves out of range easily.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boss.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Nice straight punches there by Boss. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boss.#T1#
Boss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boss throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boss cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boss. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boss blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Boss throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boss blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boss fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Boss moves out of range easily.
Boss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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!
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boss throws a nice head kick!
#T2#
The crowd cheers as Boss lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Gracie moves out of range as Boss throws a body kick.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boss misses with a straight left. #CL#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Gracie lands with a left to the head.
Boss pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Boss manages to break the clinch.
Boss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
#KD2#
Boss lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Boss takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Boss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boss just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Boss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boss back to the cage. Gracie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gracie throws a head kick but Boss moves out of range.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Boss moves out of range easily.
Boss is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boss.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boss throws out the jab.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Boss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boss throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Gracie is looking to wear down Boss with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Boss.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boss jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boss tries a quick counter leg kick but Gracie is wise to it.
Boss misses with a looping right.
Boss misses with a looping left.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boss lands with a slapping head kick.
Gracie throws a head kick but Boss moves out of range.
Boss avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie lands a lovely overhand right.
Boss throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Boss takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Boss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Boss was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boss throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bagel Boss dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Boss moves out of range easily.
Bagel Boss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boss throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Boss throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Boss misses.
Boss avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss scores with a punch to the head.
Boss's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gracie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boss scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Boss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gracie has Boss up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Boss.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracie.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Boss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boss swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.#T1#
Gracie wants to clinch.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boss.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boss throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Boss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boss.
Boss tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie slips a straight right by Boss.
Boss avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Boss slips a straight right by Gracie.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boss fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Gracie clinches.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Boss.
Boss looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Gracie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boss is breathing heavily.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie has Boss pressed against the cage, preventing Boss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boss lands with a left to the head.
Boss prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie gets through Boss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosss head.
Boss is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosss head.
Gracie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boss or not.
Boss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Gracie.
A left hand lands to the body for Gracie.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boss backwards. #CUT#It looks like Bagel Boss has been cut.
Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie pushes Boss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Boss.
Gracie keeps control of Boss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Boss controls his hands.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Boss wants to break free but Gracie has control.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Boss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boss keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gracie slips a straight right by Boss.
Boss takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Boss breaks the clinch.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Boss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boss connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie lands with a nice body punch.
Boss throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Boss swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boss circles away quickly and effectively.
Boss misses with a hook.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boss looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boss swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Boss lands the left hand.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Boss on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Boss circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boss! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bagel Boss'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Boss throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Boss.#BC2#
Boss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie tries to clinch
enabling Boss to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kron Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss misses with an uppercut
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Jab, jab by Boss - just one landing.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boss misses with a hook.#T1#
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boss throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gracie with a body shot.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boss dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Boss lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Boss blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Boss lands but Gracie takes it in his stride. #CL#
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boss.
Boss tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gracie.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Boss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boss.
A swing and a miss from Boss.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boss on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boss throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Boss circles away.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Boss scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Gracie moves away from the strike by Boss.
Gracie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gracie blocks a jab.
A big left from Boss misses.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie tries to clinch but Boss moves away
and Boss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boss misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Boss circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boss looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boss looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boss looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boss takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Boss avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Boss circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Boss gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains 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!
Gracie working aggressively here.
Boss looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Boss controls his hands.
Boss working aggressively here.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Gracie as the two fighters clinch.
Boss can't break the clinch.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Boss avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boss is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
Boss misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Boss's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Boss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Kron Gracie.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kron Gracie!
After winning the bout, Kron Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMASH: Minoru Li vs Mukunzi
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Hanma ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hanma, pushing him back against the cage.
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's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Hanma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#TD2#
Hanma has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gracie regains guard immediately.
Hanma throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Hanma drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie! #REVR#
Hanma is trying to improve his position.
Gracie tries to stand but Hanma is controlling his head.
Hanma tries to improve position but can't.
Hanma 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.#T1#
Hanma is still trying to improve position.
Hanma tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Hanma is looking for a sweep.
Gracie tries to stand but Hanma is controlling his head.
Hanma is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hanma is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Hanma is looking for a sweep.
Hanma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hanma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanma circles away.
Hanma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hanma misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
Hanma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Hanma is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hanma! But no joy.
Hanma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gracie throws a head kick but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hanma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Hanma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Hanma moves out of range easily. #CL#
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Gracie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hanma.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Hanma.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanma. #TD2#
Hanma lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma with the ground and pound but Gracie uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hanma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Hanma wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanma.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie wants to stand but Hanma is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Hanma 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.
Hanma keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
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 Kron Gracie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hanma tries to clinch up.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Hanma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hanma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hanma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Hanma avoids it well.
Hanma throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Kron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gracie.
Hanma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gracie is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hanma fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Hanma.
Hanma shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Hanma lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Kron Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gracie, as that shot connected.
Hanma takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gracie slips a jab from Hanma.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Hanma moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Hanma's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie checks a leg kick. #CL#
Gracie rushes Hanma and presses him up against the cage.
Hanma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Hanma tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Gracie.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanma tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kron Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.
Hanma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie lands an uppercut.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie tries a body shot but Hanma blocks it.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie is working Hanma over against the cage.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Hanma is breathing heavily.
Hanma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Hanma blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Hanma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanma controls his hands.
Hanma lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanma blocking some punches.
Hanma tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Hanma misses with a body punch.
Gracie is working Hanma over against the cage.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Hanma.
Hanma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hanma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Hanma avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hanma.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Gracie pushes Hanma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Gracie.
Gracie has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kron Gracie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanmas head.
Gracie presses Hanma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Gracie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hanma misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gracie. #T4#
Gracie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hanma.
Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike.
Hanma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie tries a body shot but Hanma blocks it.
Hanma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Hanma avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanma controls his hands.
Hanma blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Gracie.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Hanma.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Hanma avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie pushes Hanma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Gracie dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Gracie. That snapped Hanma's head back.
Hanma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanma can do to turn this around?
Gracie throws a head kick but Hanma moves out of range.
It seemed like Hanma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hanma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanma swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanmas head.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanma controls his hands.
Hanma jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Hanma is looking to control Gracie's arms but Gracie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hanma has his back to the cage.
Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanmas head.
Gracie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Hanma blocks an uppercut.
Gracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Gracie on the inside.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanma controls his hands.
Gracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Hanma is working for takedown but Gracie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hanma tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanma 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.
Kron Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.
A short right from Gracie.
Gracie digs a right hand into Hanma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hanma's gas tank.
Gracie pushes Hanma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Gracie as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Hanma avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Gracie as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Hanma's head.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Gracie.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Hanma jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Gracie.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Gracie presses Hanma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gracie is leaning against Hanma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie tries a body shot but Hanma blocks it.
Baki Hanma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hanma pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Hanma misses with a body punch.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanma's elbow.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie cracks Hanma with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie lands an uppercut.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Hanma is trying to pull guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracie tries a body shot but Hanma blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Gracie.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Gracie.
Hanma stalling in the clinch but Gracie improves position.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie lands a right hand.
Gracie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanma or not.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanma's elbow.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Hanma controls the action.
Gracie lands a shot to the body.
Gracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie works on Hanma's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gracie.
Gracie pushes Hanma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Hanma avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gracie.
Gracie lands a body shot.
Hanma blocks a body shot from Gracie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Hanma controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Gracie!
A victorious Kron Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Baki Hanma had this to say: 'Bruh'. |
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SMASH: Jones vs Minoru Ii
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Swahn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Swahn misses.
Gracie throws the left hand but Swahn avoids the punch easily.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Swahn slips the punch.
Gracie backing away here, and Swahn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Swahn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Gracie throws a hook but Swahn blocks it.
Swahn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gracie is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gracie throws a hook but Swahn avoids it easily.
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 misses with an uppercut.
Swahn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Swahn.
A quick step to the side and Gracie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swahn lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn throws a shot to the body.
Swahn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Swahn.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swahn. That's going to slow Gracie down. #T1#
Swahn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gracie lunges at Swahn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swahn's hand.
Gracie throws the left hand but Swahn avoids the punch easily.
Gracie lands a head shot.
Swahn is looking to land body kicks.
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie misses with a body punch
and Swahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie misses the jab.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Swahn drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Swahn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Swahn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Swahn pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swahn circles away quickly and effectively.
Swahn ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Swahn moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Swahn.
Swahn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Swahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook but Swahn blocks it.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Swahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Swahn misses.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swahn counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check. #T3#
Gracie misses with a hook
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swahn moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie throws the left hand but Swahn avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Swahn tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oke Swahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Swahn cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Swahn.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Swahn's head but Swahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Swahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swahn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swahn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swahn connects with a leg kick.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swahn.
#T4#
Gracie misses the jab.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Swahn moved out of range nicely.
Swahn delivers a nice body kick.
A cross from Swahn lands.
Swahn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gracie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
letting Swahn counter with a right hand.
Swahn lands a nice looking body shot.
Swahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
enabling Swahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Swahn.
Swahn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Swahn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Swahn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oke Swahn 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#
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swahn is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Swahn circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swahn.
Swahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Swahn defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Swahn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie misses the body punch
letting Swahn counter with a right hand.
Swahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swahn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swahn misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Swahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swahn.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swahn. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Swahn.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swahn.
Swahn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Swahn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Swahn takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Swahn lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Swahn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Gracie jabs Swahn right on the nose. Swahn blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Swahn's shoulder, as Swahn tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie tries to move into range but Swahn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swahn defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Oke Swahn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Swahn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Swahn stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Swahn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swahn is looking to score with low kicks.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Swahn misses the target. #T3#
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Swahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swahn misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gracie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Swahn.
Swahn connects with a leg kick.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Swahn lands with an overhand left.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Swahn.
Gracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swahn slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swahn.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Swahn slips the punch.#CL2#
Swahn closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.#T4#
Gracie is trying to drag Swahn to the mat but Swahn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is trying to drag Swahn to the mat but Swahn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short uppercut from Swahn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Swahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Swahn can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Swahn lands with a left to the head.
Swahn prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Swahn is defending well.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Swahn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie has Swahn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Swahn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oke Swahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Swahn is out of range.
Swahn tries to counter with a clinch but Gracie shakes him off and moves away.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Swahn misses with a hook.
Gracie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice cross by Gracie.
Swahn staying out of range there.
Swahn throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Swahn.
Swahn thinks about the counter body kick.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Swahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swahn misses with a right hand
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Swahn with a hook.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Swahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn slips a straight right by Gracie.
A jab from Swahn does it's job there.
Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Swahn throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Gracie misses with an uppercut
enabling Swahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Swahn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie's knee momentarily.
Swahn throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Swahn only half commits.
Swahn misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Swahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swahn defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Swahn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Swahn has time to react.
Swahn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Swahn is just out of range.
Swahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Swahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swahn counters with an inside leg kick.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Swahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kron Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Swahn connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie throwing a counter right hand but Swahn manages to avoid it.
Swahn misses with a straight right.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Swahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Swahn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swahn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Swahn counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee.
Swahn 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 throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Swahn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Swahn stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Swahn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Swahn lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Swahn slips the punch.
A lazy left from Swahn finds it's target.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
letting Swahn counter with a right hand.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swahn counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Swahn misses with a looping left.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swahn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.#T4#
Gracie tries for a takedown but Swahn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Swahn scores with a jab.
Swahn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Swahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Swahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Swahn, which made it look bad.
Swahn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Swahn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Swahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Swahn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Swahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oke Swahn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swahn 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oke Swahn!
An out of breath Oke Swahn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SMASH: Railio vs Frewin
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Adamovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adamovic moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie takes a swing at Adamovic's ribcage but misses.
As Gracie tries to get set, Adamovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie manages to avoid the attempt.
Adamovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
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 loads up on a big right hand but Adamovic slips the punch.
Gracie cracks Adamovic with an open hand slap.
A jab from Adamovic finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adamovic pinned against the cage. Adamovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adamovic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gracie manages to circle out of the way.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adamovic.
Adamovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Adamovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Gracie gets a takedown into half 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!
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Adamovic trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Adamovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Gracie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Adamovic defend it? Gracie steps over the head and cranks it - Adamovic is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kron Gracie!
Our winner, Kron Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WVT 221: Minoru v Godwin
Date: Feb 09, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Sadiq 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadiq is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sadiq 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Sadiq keeps moving.
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. Sadiq swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sadiq is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie throws a hook but Sadiq blocks it.
Sadiq tries to counter with a takedown but Gracie is quick to defend against it.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Sadiq fails with the takedown.
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sadiq looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadiq moves away.
Gracie throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadiq is retaining full guard.
Sadiq pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadiq is retaining full guard. #T3#
Gracie tries to stand but Sadiq is controlling from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gracie trying to control but Sadiq is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Sadiq sprawls well.
Sadiq tries to counter with a takedown but Gracie is quick to defend against it.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Sadiq decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sadiq manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Gracie wants to control but Sadiq is keeping busy.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.#T4#
Sadiq won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Sadiq passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie tries to bench press Sadiq off him but Sadiq keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Sadiq is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sadiq 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sadiq 's back!
Sadiq trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to break Sadiq 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sadiq remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sadiq wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Gracie trying to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to break Sadiq 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sadiq remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T1#
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadiq just trying to survive but Gracie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A lull in the action here.
Gracie controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Sadiq defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sadiq tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Sadiq right now.
Sadiq looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.
Sadiq trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Sadiq is controlling Gracie 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Kron Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
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.
Sadiq passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sadiq connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sadiq is controlling the pace.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Sadiq has control of the leg.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sadiq .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sadiq looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kron 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#
Sadiq misses with a low kick.
Sadiq closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Sadiq pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sadiq manages to avoid it.
Sadiq lands the left hand.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
so Sadiq counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sadiq throwing strikes but missing.
Sadiq trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Sadiq defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Gracie is pressing down on Sadiq 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sadiq is holding on for now.
Sadiq is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Sadiq desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Sadiq defends it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sadiq is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Sadiq is defending well.
Gracie wants to control but Sadiq is keeping him busy.
Sadiq is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Sadiq is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Sadiq is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sadiq half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sadiq 's head backwards.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadiq is just out of range.
Sadiq keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sadiq feinted with a counter takedown.
Sadiq tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Kron Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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 scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Sadiq does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sadiq attempts a counter takedown but Gracie avoids it well and moves away.
Sadiq blocks a jab.
Kron Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie misses the body punch
enabling Sadiq to counter with a crisp jab.
Sadiq shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saad Sadiq . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Gracie throws a body punch but Sadiq moves out of range.
Sadiq feinted with a counter takedown.
Sadiq shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
Sadiq fails with a takedown attempt.
Saad Sadiq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sadiq on his heels. He'll look to pass Sadiq 's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadiq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Gracie!
An out of breath Kron Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WVT 214: Johnson v Minoru
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
Yuri Voronov had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 214.3, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Kron Gracie was cancelled. |
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Event:
WVT 207: Haggar v Le Franc
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracias manages to avoid it.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracias seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gracias moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Jab by Gracie.
Gracias misses the jab.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Gracias avoids it with no problem.
Gracie throws the left hand but Gracias avoids the punch easily.
As Gracie tries to get set, Gracias tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracias closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Gracias's shoulder, as Gracias tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Gracias.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracias pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Gracias on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracias scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gracias throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracias thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side.#T1#
Gracie connects with a right hand. Gracias shakes it off.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie works Gracias's body with a nice hook.
Gracie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gracias counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracias counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracias looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracias moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Gracias looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracias staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook but Gracias avoids it easily.#T2#
Gracie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC2#Gracias is rocked!
Gracie circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Gracias tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Gracie wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kron Gracie!
Kron Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DC 61: Dochenko vs Talvela
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lloyd wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Lloyd is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lloyd avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lloyd keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lloyd is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lloyd keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Lloyd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lloyd wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Lloyd is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie working Lloyd over with strikes.
Lloyd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Lloyd works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Lloyd is controlling Gracie's posture.#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.
Lloyd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lloyd seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Lloyd is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Lloyd seems content to control.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lloyd is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB2#
Lloyd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Lloyd works his way into full mount!
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lloyd raining down shots from the mount!
Lloyd controlling the pace for now.
Lloyd is continuing to stall.#T4#
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Lloyd controlling the pace for now.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Lloyd wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lloyd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lloyd connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Lloyd dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lloyd slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Gracie with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Lloyd does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Gracie instigates a clinch.
Lloyd throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
A short uppercut from Gracie.
Lloyd throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Lloyd has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Lloyd has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Lloyd throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lloyd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lloyd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lloyd blocking some punches.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Lloyd, against the cage.
Lloyd unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Lloyd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Lloyd has him pressed against the cage.
Lloyd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lloyd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Lloyd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Lloyd lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Lloyd tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Lloyd is trying to stall.
Lloyd crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Lloyd holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Lloyd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lloyd scores with a hook to the body.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lloyd creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lloyd works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Lloyd can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Lloyd lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #T2#
Lloyd can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lloyd lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Still in the clinch, Lloyd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lloyd unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lloyd lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Lloyd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lloyd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Lloyd.
Lloyd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lloyd stalling in the clinch.
Lloyd crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
Lloyd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Lloyd is stalling here.
Lloyd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lloyd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Lloyd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lloyd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Gracie avoiding damage as Lloyd throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lloyd.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Lloyd controls his hands.
Lloyd lands a shot to the body.
Lloyd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Lloyd.
Lloyd utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lloyd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lloyd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Lloyd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lloyd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Lloyd.
Lloyd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lloyd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Lloyd holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Lloyd is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lloyd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lloyd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Lloyd lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lloyd blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lloyd.
Lloyd working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Lloyd can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Lloyd lands a body shot.
Lloyd throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lloyd.
Lloyd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dominic Lloyd seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lloyd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
Lloyd content to stall in guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lloyd from controlling successfully.
Lloyd passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Lloyd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lloyd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lloyd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lloyd slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Lloyd moved out of range nicely.
Lloyd tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Lloyd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Lloyd controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lloyd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.#SU2#
Lloyd decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lloyd wants to counter with a clinch but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Lloyd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie sets himself, and Lloyd steps forward looking for the clinch! Gracie avoids it this time.
Lloyd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dominic Lloyd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Lloyd stuffs the takedown.
Lloyd wants to counter the offense by Gracie and move into the clinch position.
Lloyd lands a head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Lloyd.
Lloyd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Lloyd's head but Lloyd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lloyd lands an overhand right.
Dominic Lloyd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lloyd lands a jab to the head.
Lloyd slips under a jab.
Lloyd wants to counter the offense by Gracie and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Lloyd fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Lloyd is now in Gracie's guard.
Lloyd keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Lloyd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Lloyd 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.
Dominic Lloyd has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Lloyd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Lloyd defends it easily.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lloyd's guard. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lloyd holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kron Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lloyd is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Lloyd is retaining full guard.
Lloyd 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 postures up.
Lloyd trying to control the position here.
Lloyd working a defensive guard here.
Lloyd wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Lloyd blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Lloyd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lloyd 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Lloyd!
A relieved looking Dominic Lloyd thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 165
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Dredd missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 misses with a hook
and Dredd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dredd throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Gracie misses.
We've been informed that Dredd has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Dredd gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Dredd keeps moving.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Dredd blocks nicely.
Dredd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Dredd is keeping the position.
Dredd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Dredd 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 advances position into side control!#T1#
Dredd defending against the ground and pound.
Gracie working the ground and pound.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dredd tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Dredd manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie is nestled in close to Dredd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dredd tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Dredd is having none of it.
Dredd is trying to control but can't.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Dredd is working away.
Dredd tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Dredd is defending the position. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Dredd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie trying to control the action but Dredd is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dredd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Dredd is not content to let Gracie control the position.#T3#
Dredd is trying to get back to full guard.
Dredd is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Dredd is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Dredd has recovered full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#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 thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dredd pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Dredd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dredd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Dredd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dredd has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Gracie 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#
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Dredd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dredd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Donk. Dredd catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Dredd saw that one coming.
Gracie throws a body punch but Dredd moves out of range.
Dredd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dredd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie misses with a body shot
enabling Dredd to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie throws a jab when Dredd was well out of range.
Gracie misses with a hook
enabling Dredd to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Brock Dredd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie takes a swing at Dredd's ribcage but misses.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Dredd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Dredd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie's knee momentarily.
Gracie misses the jab.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.#KD2#
Dredd drops Gracie with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gracie looks back up at him and smiles so Dredd waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dredd lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Kron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Dredd's head but Dredd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dredd cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Dredd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Dredd counters with a stiff right hand.
Dredd connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Gracie out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brock Dredd!
Our winner, Brock Dredd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 162
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Sadiq is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sadiq keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sadiq avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sadiq is not content to let Gracie control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Sadiq dodges it nicely.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Sadiq dodges it nicely.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sadiq is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Sadiq keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Sadiq is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sadiq is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sadiq preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sadiq keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sadiq blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie throwing shots but Sadiq is blocking nicely.
Sadiq is trying to control but can't.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sadiq 's head.
Gracie throwing shots but Sadiq is blocking nicely.
Sadiq is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Sadiq to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sadiq wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Sadiq stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Sadiq lands a couple of digs.
Sadiq throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sadiq loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sadiq defends well.
Sadiq loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sadiq can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sadiq wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gracie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Gracie tries to sprawl but Sadiq drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sadiq escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sadiq !
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sadiq wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie wants to control but Sadiq postures up.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadiq lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sadiq is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sadiq is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Sadiq landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sadiq is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sadiq manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sadiq keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is really struggling to control Sadiq but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie postures up in Sadiq 's guard and throws a big left but Sadiq blocks it.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadiq can do to turn this around?#T3#
Sadiq keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sadiq enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sadiq manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sadiq holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Sadiq is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control but Sadiq is working from the bottom.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Gracie dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sadiq sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Sadiq counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sadiq .
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sadiq doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sadiq manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kron Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sadiq trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sadiq can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sadiq defends it easily.#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Gracie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sadiq has picked Gracie up and slammed him! Gracie can't keep hold of the triangle and Sadiq manages to pass to side control!
Sadiq throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Gracie works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Sadiq has mounted him!
Sadiq avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
BOOM! Sadiq connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T2#
Sadiq lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Sadiq is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie gets full guard.#SUB#
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Sadiq to get to half guard.
Gracie trying to control but Sadiq postures up.
#T3#
Sadiq moves nicely into side control.
Sadiq works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sadiq working the ground and pound.
Sadiq working away.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sadiq connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
Sadiq works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Gracie taking shots to the head.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Sadiq gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saad Sadiq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie is looking to control Sadiq 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sadiq working Gracie over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saad Sadiq comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Gracie!
Kron Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 157
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Rios keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rios chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rios throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Rios chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rios misses with a double jab.
Rios closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rios moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Sloppy strikes from Rios. Those never looked like landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rios.
Rios ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rios tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rios loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
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.
Rios swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego Rios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rios looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gracie digs a good hook to Rios's body.
Rios ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.#TD#
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!
Gracie throws an elbow but Rios slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rios managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gracie.
Rios is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gracie just content to control the position.
Gracie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rios sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rios managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gracie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie throws a strike aimed at the side of Rios's head but Rios avoids it well.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rios defending against the ground and pound.
Rios 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.
Rios is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gracie trying to control the position but Rios is working away.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Rios denies him. #T3#
Gracie taking a break here but Rios is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rios is trying to stand.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Rios looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rios fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie checks a low kick from Rios.
Rios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
#T4#
Rios throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rios swivels and escapes.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rios misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rios misses with a low kick.
Rios misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rios misses with a low kick.
Rios avoids the body shot from Gracie.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie moves out of range as Rios throws a body kick.
A jab lands there for Gracie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Rios will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Rios misses.
Rios takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and Rios counters with a two punch combo.
Rios defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Rios swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rios lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Gracie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rios doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie throws a body punch but Rios moves out of range.
Gracie throws a jab when Rios was well out of range.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Rios throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
Rios takes one to the chin there.
Diego Rios seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie misses with a jab to the body
and Rios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Rios.
A combination from Rios does no damage.
A shot to the body from Rios misses
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rios takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Rios digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Rios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Rios's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie lands with a hook. Rios tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie jabs Rios to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A left lands for Gracie.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie clobbers Rios with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diego Rios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Rios let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Rios bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie throws out a powerful jab.
Rios slips a straight right by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Rios counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Rios.
Rios misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rios.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rios with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Gracie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick from Rios misses.
Rios misses with a two punch combination.
Rios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Rios misses with a wild combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Rios as he connects with a hook.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gracie clobbers Rios with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rios.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rios tries to move into range but Gracie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rios turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rios slips a straight right by Gracie.
Rios slips under a jab from Gracie.
Rios fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Rios is out of range.
Rios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rios lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rios throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rios circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gracie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rios misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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 Kron Gracie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Rios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rios jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Rios moves away and avoids it.
Gracie lunges at Rios with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rios's hand.
Rios 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 throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Rios's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rios on the side of the head.
Rios is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Rios throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie throws a body punch but Rios moves out of range.
Rios is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Rios throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Rios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Rios lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rios chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rios throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie lands a nice hook to Rios's body. Rios takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rios throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Rios.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rios now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Rios has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rios there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Rios fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rios.
Gracie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rios misses with a wild combination.
Rios cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Rios is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Gracie scores with the left hand. Rios knows he should have avoided that one.
Rios throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie swings for the body but Rios moves out of range.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Rios takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Rios has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gracie misses with a looping right.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rios quickly recovers to half guard.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Rios is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Rios is defending the position.
Rios wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gracie with the ground and pound but Rios uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rios keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie stands and throws Rios's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rios tries to escape but Gracie is in control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Gracie!
Kron Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 130
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Demirci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Demirci.
Demirci swings widly with a right hand
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Demirci takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Demirci connects with a jab.
Demirci connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demirci.
A nice side step and Gracie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demirci.
A punch lands to the side of Demirci 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Demirci lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demirci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Demirci misses.
Demirci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie cracks Demirci with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.#TD#
Gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Demirci defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Demirci pushes his legs off easily.
Demirci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Demirci from controlling successfully.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Demirci controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie has his hands on Demirci's head, controlling the position.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Demirci tries to pass. #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.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Demirci might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Gracie has an active guard here but Demirci has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Demirci is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie trying to control but Demirci postures up.
#SUB#
Demirci is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#T3#
Demirci wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.#SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Demirci from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Demirci defends it easily.
Demirci is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Demirci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Demirci tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Demirci trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie controlling the position.
Demirci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gracie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Demirci closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omer Demirci dominated that round.
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#
Gracie lands a body shot.
Demirci misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Gracie misses.
Demirci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Demirci shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Demirci showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demirci pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Demirci seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Demirci is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control but Demirci postures up.
#SUB#
Demirci is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Demirci 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. #SUB#
Demirci seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie wants to control but Demirci is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Demirci wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is not content to let Demirci control the position.
Demirci slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demirci pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Demirci sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Demirci looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Demirci swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demirci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Demirci throws out the jab.
Gracie punishes Demirci's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Demirci throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Demirci misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie throws a body punch but Demirci moves out of range.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demirci.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie lands a nice hook to Demirci's body. Demirci takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Demirci looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Demirci tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Demirci defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Demirci stacks Gracie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Demirci!
Demirci trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Demirci tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him. #T4##SUB#
Demirci tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Demirci's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Demirci trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demirci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omer Demirci dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Demirci bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Demirci advances to mount.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie trying to control here.
Demirci trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Demirci 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.
Omer Demirci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie won't allow Demirci to pass to mount. #T1#
Demirci is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Demirci performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Demirci is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Demirci controlling the action here.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gracie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Demirci shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Demirci sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Demirci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demirci pulls his head out easily.
Kron Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Gracie moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Demirci defends easily.
Demirci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Demirci avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omer Demirci showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Demirci, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omer Demirci!
During a confident post fight interview, Omer Demirci thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 126
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dredd lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Dredd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dredd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
A jab lands there for Gracie.
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 fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.#T1#
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Dredd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie misses with a hook. Dredd ducked under it nicely.
Gracie lands a jab to Dredd's midsection.
Dredd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
A little jabbing left from Dredd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dredd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brock Dredd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dredd throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Kron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a hook but Dredd blocks it.
Dredd tries a quick counter leg kick but Gracie is wise to it.
Dredd scores with a shot to the body.
Dredd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gracie to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Dredd's ribs.
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!
Dredd cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie throws a hook but Dredd avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dredd! But no joy.
Gracie lands a jab to the head.
Dredd misses with a hook
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dredd as he jumps to the side.
Dredd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dredd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie takes a swing at Dredd's ribcage but misses.
Dredd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dredd quickly recovers to half guard.
Dredd keeping control of the position.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dredd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dredd moves into full guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Dredd.
Gracie chips away with some ground and pound.
Dredd wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie postures up in Dredd's guard and throws a big left but Dredd blocks it.
Gracie postures up in Dredd's guard and throws a big left but Dredd blocks it.
Dredd controlling the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie postures up in Dredd's guard and throws a big left but Dredd blocks it.
Dredd is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Dredd 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 landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dredd is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dredd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gracie 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 Dredd's shoulder, as Dredd tries to avoid the shot.
Dredd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dredd.
Dredd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Dredd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dredd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Dredd's shoulder, as Dredd tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dredd. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Dredd throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Dredd defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Dredd walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dredd counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Dredd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dredd can do to turn this around?
Gracie lands with a hook. Dredd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie throws a hook but Dredd avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
Dredd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
A nice leg kick from Dredd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Dredd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dredd continues to drive forward.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dredd to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Gracie tries a body shot but Dredd blocks it.
Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Dredd.
Gracie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Dredd tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie tries a body shot but Dredd blocks it.
Dredd tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dredd throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie. #BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dredd ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Dredd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dredd misses with a low kick.
Gracie lands a glancing blow to the side of Dredd's head.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Dredd.
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 avoids the body shot from Dredd.
#T3#
Dredd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Dredd moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Dredd's belly button to the back.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dredd moves away.
Dredd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gracie to score with a decent uppercut.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Dredd throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie lands with a cross.
Dredd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Dredd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie cracks Dredd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dredd was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.#T4#
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Dredd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dredd moves away.
Despite the aggression on Dredd's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dredd looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Dredd scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Dredd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Dredd's shoulder, as Dredd tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Dredd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Dredd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Dredd is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Gracie dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dredd manages to avoid it.
Dredd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Dredd ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dredd! But no joy.
Gracie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gracie.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dredd's waist but Dredd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
And Dredd responds with a good body kick, but Gracie manages to step out the way in time.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a right hand that Dredd ducks under and follows up with a left that Dredd also avoids with ease.
Dredd staying out of range there.
Dredd throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Dredd only half commits.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dredd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dredd was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dredd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dredd misses with the combination.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dredd lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dredd.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Gracie lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dredd. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brock Dredd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dredd throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
Dredd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Dredd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Dredd.
Dredd looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dredd's head.#T3#
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Gracie scores with a hook.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dredd.
Dredd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Dredd gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dredd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dredd misses with some punches.
Dredd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dredd. #BC#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Dredd slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab by Gracie.#T4#
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
Kron Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dredd lands a slapping body shot.
Dredd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Dredd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dredd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dredd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dredd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dredd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Dredd wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie takes a swing at Dredd's ribcage but misses.
Gracie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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 Kron Gracie.
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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Kron Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 122
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Boma tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Gracie instigates a clinch. #BC#
Boma manages to break the clinch.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Boma fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gracie just manages to avoid it.
Gracie lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands an overhand right.
Boma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boma misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Boma is rocked!
Gracie ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Boma out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kron Gracie!
Kron Gracie took some time post fight to say the following; 'Go back to Bellicose ya fool'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 119
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1#
White swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Albert White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
White changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
White closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - White lands in his opponent's guard.
White controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
White is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
White postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
White wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie keeping full guard, as White tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
White wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead White passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
White tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
White 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.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked White off and has taken his back!
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and White manages to turn into his guard.
#T3#
White chips away with some ground and pound.
White landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White 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 throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! White escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
White lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gracie down.
White creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
White landing strikes.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
White 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. White lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from White.
White lands strikes from half guard.
White trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
White trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
White is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
White postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert White dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
White misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
White gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. White manages to retain guard.#SUB#
White 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.
White is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
White is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
Gracie wants to control but White is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is staying active underneath White, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but White has passed into side control.
Gracie looking for a sweep but White has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T1#
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
White lands with a punch from half guard.
Gracie trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#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. #T2#
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.#SUB#
White has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie stands and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control.
White is looking for a sweep.
White sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie is taking a breather. White 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.
White slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4##SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
White working a defensive guard here.
Gracie wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
White seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
White looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into side control.
White sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kron Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
White shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
White working the ground and pound.
Gracie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White looks up at the clock and then as Gracie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, White smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
White lands an elbow.
Gracie taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on White's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T1#
Gracie wants to control but White postures up.
White wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
White is putting a hurting on Gracie here, landing some big shots from side control.
White working the ground and pound.
White working away.
White landing strikes.
White trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie tries to buck White off but White is having none of it.
White cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked White off and has taken his back!#T2#
Gracie controlling the position well here. White rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on White's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and White manages to turn into his guard.
White postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but White uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gracie tries to buck White off but White is having none of it.
White lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB#
White is working for a submission of some sort.
White trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it. #T4#
White working Gracie over with strikes. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
White is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, White has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
White putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert White showed his dominance in that final round.
I think White 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert White!
An out of breath Albert White thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 115
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slice misses the shot to the body.
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.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Slice is out of range.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Gracie gets a clinch.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Slice.
Slice's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Slice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slice throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Slice moves away and avoids it.
Kron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slice moves away.
Slice digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slice. Slice circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Slice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Slice ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Slice on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donk. Slice catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Slice takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Slice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Micka Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slice misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Slice is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Micka Slice has been cut.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Gracie engages and cracks Slice with a massive lead left hook - Slice tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Gracie is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kron Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Kron Gracie gave a big smile as he said 'Go back to Bellicose ya fool'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 102
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Waterfall Jr misses with a head kick.
Waterfall Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
Gracie catches Waterfall Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body shot.
Gracie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Waterfall Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr connects with a body shot.#T1#
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Waterfall Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gracie to score with a decent uppercut.
Gracie throws a jab when Waterfall Jr was well out of range.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Waterfall Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Waterfall Jr throws a big counter head kick but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Waterfall Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Waterfall Jr counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Waterfall Jr misses.
Waterfall Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Waterfall Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Waterfall Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Waterfall Jr. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Gracie shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Waterfall Jr's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie passes Waterfall Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Waterfall Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control from Waterfall Jr's half guard. Waterfall Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Waterfall Jr working a defensive guard here.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Waterfall Jr seems keen to control Gracie's posture.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Waterfall Jr is trying to keep Gracie in close.
#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Kron Gracie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Waterfall Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Waterfall Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Waterfall Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Waterfall Jr's head.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waterfall Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Waterfall Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Gracie misses.
Waterfall Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr misses with a head kick.
Waterfall Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Waterfall Jr.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Waterfall Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Free Waterfall Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Waterfall Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie swings for the body but Waterfall Jr moves out of range.
#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Waterfall Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Waterfall Jr is working away.
Gracie is pressing down on Waterfall Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Waterfall Jr is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Gracie. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gracie is tapping! Great win for Waterfall Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Free Waterfall Jr!
A victorious Free Waterfall Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 91
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Nitro throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
A punch combination from Nitro misses.
Nitro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nitro.
Nitro lands a body shot.
Gracie misses the jab.
Jimmy Nitro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nitro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nitro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nitro connects with the punch.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nitro swivels and escapes.
Nitro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nitro connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Nitro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Nitro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nitro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nitro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nitro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Nitro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nitro at a distance.
Nitro digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nitro gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie lands with a straight right. Nitro didn't see that one coming.
Nitro avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Nitro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nitro misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Nitro swinging wildly here.
Gracie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gracie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nitro under the eye.
Nitro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimmy Nitro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nitro misses with the combination.
Nitro punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Nitro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nitro tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nitro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nitro scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Nitro scores with a nice right hand.
Nitro scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Nitro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie swings for the body but Nitro moves out of range.
Nitro misses with the combination.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nitro sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nitro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nitro, as that shot connected.
Nitro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nitro misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nitro looking to control.
#T4##SUB#
Nitro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nitro controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Nitro blocks nicely.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nitro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie postures up in Nitro's guard and throws a big left but Nitro blocks it.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nitro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Nitro keeps moving. #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.
Jimmy Nitro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nitro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Nitro seems unphased.
Nitro throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Jimmy Nitro is winning the standup battle so far.
Nitro misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nitro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Gracie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nitro to the ground. Gracie is now in Nitro's guard.#ROC2#Nitro is rocked!
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nitro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nitro seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
Nitro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie. #T1#
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Nitro blocks nicely.
Nitro is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Nitro is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nitro managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Nitro throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Nitro misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nitro to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2#
Nitro wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Gracie is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Nitro as he works his way to full guard.
Gracie won't allow Nitro to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie won't allow Nitro to sweep him here. #T3#
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Nitro blocks nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Nitro is retaining full guard.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nitro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nitro swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oh Nitro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Nitro covers up, he's hurt! Gracie keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Gracie and the ref steps in to end the fight! Gracie can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron Gracie! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 82
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Okoro's head backwards.
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Okoro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Gracie misses.
A jab from Gracie finds it's way through Okoro's defenses. #CL2#
Okoro has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
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 scores with a shot to the side of Okoro's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okoro. #BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Gracie jabs Okoro right on the nose. Okoro blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okoro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Okoro gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Okoro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okoro's coach down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okoro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Okoro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okoro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Gracie tries a body shot but Okoro blocks it.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie pushes Okoro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Okoro wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Okoro counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Okoro darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Okoro misses with the head strike.
Okoro can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
A short uppercut from Gracie.
Okoro blocks an uppercut.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Gracie. #T2#
Okoro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gracie pushes Okoro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Okoro controls the action.
#BC2#
Okoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okoro tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Okoro tries to clinch up.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracie tests Okoro's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Okoro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie digs a right hand underneath Okoro's ribcage. Okoro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Okoro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okoro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie lands a body shot. #T3#
Gracie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okoro prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch on the inside from Okoro fails to land. #BC2#
Okoro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okoro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Okoro darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Gracie tries a body shot but Okoro blocks it.
Okoro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okoro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okoro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Okoro.
Okoro misses with the head strike.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Okoro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okoro's elbow. #T4##TD#
Gracie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Okoro is trying to keep an underhook but Gracie manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okoro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Okoro is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie working Okoro over with strikes.
Okoro tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gracie working Okoro over with strikes.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gracie lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Okoro moved out of range nicely.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kron Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Okoro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okoro presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Okoro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Okoro won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okoro backwards.
Okoro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Gracie.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okoro throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Okoro misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Okoro controls the action.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Okoro controls the action.
#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okoro tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie digs a good hook to Okoro's body.
#CL2#
Okoro has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okoro misses with some punches.
Okoro misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Okoro throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Kron Gracie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Okoro gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okoro.#T2#
Gracie blocking some punches.
Okoro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okoro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Okoro blocking some punches.
A short right from Okoro on the inside.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Okoro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Okoro blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Okoro uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Okoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okoro is looking to clinch. #T3#
Okoro takes one to the side of the head.
Okoro tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Okoro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okoro moves out of range of the strikes.
Okoro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okoro doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Okoro is out of range.
Okoro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Okoro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Okoro ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okoro with the counter takedown but Gracie avoids it easily.#T4#
Okoro is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okoro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gracie.
Okoro tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Okoro rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Okoro leaning his opponent against the cage.
Okoro working aggressively here.
Okoro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Okoro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Okoro ducks down to avoid it.
Udonis Okoro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Okoro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Okoro is looking to clinch.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okoro.
Okoro misses with the head strike.
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Okoro.
Okoro misses with some punches.
Gracie works on Okoro's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okoro blocks an uppercut.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okoro throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Okoro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Okoro breaks from the clinch.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okoro can do to turn this around?
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Okoro is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Okoro. Okoro maintains the clinch.
Okoro working aggressively here.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Okoro.
Okoro throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Gracie pushes Okoro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okoro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okoro misses with a body punch.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Okoro stalling in the clinch but Gracie improves position.
Gracie working aggressively here.
A short left from Gracie. #TD#
Gracie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Okoro regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gracie.
Okoro keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Udonis Okoro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okoro throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gracie won't allow Okoro to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie digs a good hook to Okoro's body.
#CL2#
Okoro has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Okoro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T4#
A short left from Okoro.
Okoro tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Okoro tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okoro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Okoro.
#BC#
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okoro throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie lands a head shot.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Okoro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okoro at a distance.
#CL2#
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Okoro has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okoro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Gracie! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 75
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Canizares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Canizares napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gracie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Canizares sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Canizares is trying to get back to half guard.
Canizares is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Canizares struggling a bit here.
Canizares dodges the ground and pound from Gracie.
Gracie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Canizares is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gracie trying to control the action but Canizares is working from the bottom.
Canizares is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Gracie misses with the ground and pound.
Canizares defending against the ground and pound.
Canizares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Canizares is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Canizares controlling the positon.
Gracie tries to escape but Canizares has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Canizares gets his hands free.
Canizares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Canizares is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Canizares. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Canizares's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie.
Canizares is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Canizares pulls his head out easily.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Canizares is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Canizares looking to pass the guard.
Canizares stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Canizares defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Canizares defends it easily.
Canizares controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Canizares's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Canizares has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Canizares trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Canizares defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Canizares has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kron Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Canizares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie throws a hook but Canizares blocks it.
Kron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canizares lands a head shot.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Canizares appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Canizares.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Canizares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Canizares has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canizares counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.#T1#
Canizares cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie throws a body punch but Canizares moves out of range.
Canizares moves forwards but Gracie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gracie lands with a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Canizares scores with a jab to the body.
Canizares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Canizares saw that one coming.
Canizares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canizares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Gracie finds it's way through Canizares's defenses.
Canizares bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Canizares lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Canizares ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Ezequiel Canizares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canizares keeps Gracie at a distance using the push kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Canizares darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Canizares swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
#T3#
Canizares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Canizares's head but Canizares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Canizares closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Canizares's head.
Canizares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Canizares.
Canizares lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Canizares manages to get underhooks.
Ezequiel Canizares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.
A right hand to the body from Gracie.
Canizares is trying to maintain a safe position but Gracie gets an underhook and turns Canizares into the cage.
Canizares throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Canizares.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracie.
Canizares misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Canizares fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4#
Canizares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canizares ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
Canizares takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Canizares throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Canizares saw that one coming.
Canizares throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Canizares ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
A jab from Gracie does it's job there.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
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 Ezequiel Canizares will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Canizares.
Canizares wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Canizares scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Canizares. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie catches Canizares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canizares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Canizares sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Canizares just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Canizares counters with a left to the body.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Canizares.
Gracie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Canizares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ezequiel Canizares is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Canizares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canizares fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gracie just manages to avoid it.
Canizares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Canizares does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Canizares was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gracie cracks Canizares with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Canizares is out of range.
Canizares ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Canizares moves forwards but Gracie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canizares.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
enabling Canizares to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Canizares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canizares tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Canizares feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Canizares counters with a left to the body.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canizares was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Canizares misses the shot to the body.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Canizares counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.#T4#
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canizares feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Canizares just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie cracks Canizares with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Canizares moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Canizares.
Canizares missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie takes a swing at Canizares's ribcage but misses.
Canizares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Canizares uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Canizares showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Canizares 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezequiel Canizares!
Ezequiel Canizares thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Get Wet About Don! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but About Don swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but About Don swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Gracie tries to get set, About Don tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Gracie is trying to trip About Don. He has hold of a leg but About Don is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gracie persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: About Don (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie wants to control from the top but About Don keeps moving.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from About Don.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but About Don gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: About Don (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is trying to control the position but About Don postures up. #T1#
Gracie keeping full guard, as About Don tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and About Don defends well.
We've been hearing that About Don has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
About Don tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
About Don pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
About Don trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
About Don postures up.
About Don being controlled here momentarily.
About Don pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
About Don wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. About Don manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: About Don (2) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is fighting to break About Don's control of his arms but About Don is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie trying to control from About Don's half guard. About Don has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. About Don swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but About Don keeps moving. #T5#
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but About Don gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: About Don (4) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie looking for subs off his back but About Don has passed one foot through into half guard.
About Don perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gracie wants to control the action here but instead About Don manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: About Don (7) vs (4) Gracie
About Don trying to control but Gracie is having none of it. #T6#
Gracie is trying to escape the mount but About Don keeps good control and instead manages to take Gracie's back.
Score +3 for taking back: About Don (10) vs (4) Gracie
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Will About Don go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
About Don gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control.
About Don keeps control of the position easily here as Gracie tries to buck him off.
Gracie trying to control the hands but About Don won't let him. #T7#
A lull in the action here.
About Don is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
About Don working for a choke but Gracie is defending well. #SUB#
About Don patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T8#
About Don controls the action.#SUB#
About Don is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.
Gracie prevents About Don from getting a body triangle.#T9#
About Don controls the position.
Gracie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie tries to roll over but About Don keeps him under control.
Gracie wants to control the action here but instead About Don manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: About Don (13) vs (4) Gracie#T10#
Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
About Don trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: About Don (13) vs (6) Gracie
About Don has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position. #T11##SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and About Don dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: About Don (15) vs (6) Gracie
About Don is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
About Don wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
About Don pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
About Don is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.#T12##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as About Don sits in half guard. #SUB#
About Don is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is staying active underneath About Don, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie wants to control but About Don is keeping busy and won't allow it.
About Don is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T13#
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
About Don stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
About Don trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to control but About Don passes into half guard.
#T14#
Gracie wants to control but About Don is keeping busy.
About Don wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of About Don's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take About Don's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: About Don (15) vs (10) Gracie
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
About Don can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
About Don takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
Post fight, an emotional Get Wet About Don said 'I am GWad, don of dons.'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 62
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Korppila fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korppila.
#TD2#
Korppila shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Korppila was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Korppila's best efforts.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Korppila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Korppila not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Gracie is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Korppila missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Korppila lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Korppila is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Korppila is working for a submission of some sort.
Korppila wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it. #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.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Korppila not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Korppila throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Korppila trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Korppila working some strikes from top position.
Korppila working some strikes from top position.
Korppila throwing strikes but missing.
Korppila throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Korppila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Korppila throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie is trying to keep Korppila in close.
Korppila wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Korppila working some strikes from top position.
Korppila connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Korppila throws a big elbow that misses.
Korppila throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Gracie controlling the position.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Korppila tries to pass.
Korppila is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Korppila is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Korppila connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Korppila has passed into half guard.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korppila.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Korppila dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Korppila looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Korppila shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Korppila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korppila sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
Korppila lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Korppila looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Korppila throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Korppila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Korppila throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Korppila trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather.
Korppila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Korppila working some strikes from top position.
Korppila postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Korppila trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tom Korppila has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Korppila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL#
Gracie instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Korppila fails to land. #TD2#
Korppila successfully pulls guard.
Gracie won't allow Korppila to sweep him here.
Korppila is still trying to improve position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Korppila keeps moving. #SUB2#
Korppila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie trying to control but Korppila is working from the bottom.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Korppila keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Korppila has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Korppila's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Korppila has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie won't allow Korppila to sweep him here.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Korppila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Korppila 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 moves out of range as Korppila strikes.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Korppila lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Korppila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Korppila to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Korppila throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korppila looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Korppila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Korppila is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
Korppila wants to get back to full guard.
Korppila is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korppila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kron Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Korppila is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
Korppila gets full guard.#SUB2#
Korppila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie is looking to stand up but Korppila won't let him.
Korppila wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie trying to control the action but Korppila is working from the bottom. #T3#
Korppila is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie trying to control the action but Korppila is working from the bottom.
Korppila 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 in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Korppila is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Korppila manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Korppila wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Korppila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Gracie scores with a four punch combination!
A slow jab from Korppila misses its intended target.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Gracie tries to sprawl but Korppila drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tom Korppila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice strikes from Korppila there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Korppila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Korppila 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Korppila! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 54
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
#R1#
A jab from Gracie finds it's way through Farah's defenses.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie catches Farah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farah takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie tries to clinch
letting Farah counter with a right hand.
Farah misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Farah sprawls well.
Gracie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Farah throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Gracie passes to side control.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Farah sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.
Farah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Gracie has an active guard here but Farah has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Farah stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kron Gracie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Farah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Farah swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie jabs Farah to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Gracie gets a clinch.
Gracie blocking some punches.
#TD2#
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.#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie looking to control but instead Farah has slipped a leg in, to regain half 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!
Farah is looking to improve his position.
Farah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Farah is controlling Gracie's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farah is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for submissions but instead, Farah has regained full guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farah swivels though and keeps the full guard. #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.
Farah keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Farah can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Farah makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Farah.
Gracie controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Farah dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie lands a jab to Farah's midsection.
Abdo Farah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've been told by Farah's head coaches at King's Cross MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gracie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Farah.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Farah can pounce on him.
Farah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Farah thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Gracie rushes Farah and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Farah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie throws a body punch but Farah moves out of range.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farah looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Farah walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.#CL2#
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Farah.#BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Farah on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Farah controls the action.
#T1#
Farah misses with some punches.
Gracie digs a right hand underneath Farah's ribcage. Farah let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Farah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Farah's ribs.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Farah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Farah throws a body shot but no joy.
Farah needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Kron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farah misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Gracie misses.
Abdo Farah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie lands a nice hook to Farah's body. Farah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Farah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farah misses with an uppercut.
Gracie takes a swing at Farah's ribcage but misses.
Farah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Farah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farah just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Gracie scores with a hook.
Farah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Farah ducks right into an uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Farah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farah misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Farah, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Farah against the cage but Farah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Farah misses with a series of wild punches.
Farah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Farah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Gracie! |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 1 losses; Hatori Hanzo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hanzo closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.#TD#
Hanzo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gracie regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hanzo (2) vs (0) Gracie
Hanzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hanzo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie seems keen to control Hanzo's posture.
Hanzo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Hanzo tries to pass. #T1#
Hanzo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hanzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Hanzo controlling him for the moment.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Hanzo looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie controlling the position.
Hanzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hanzo wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#T3#
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanzo (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hanzo is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard. #T4#
Gracie not doing much here.
Hanzo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hanzo tries to get out of the position.
Gracie moves into full mount! Hanzo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanzo (2) vs (5) Gracie
Hanzo is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Hanzo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Gracie wants to control the pace but Hanzo is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Gracie controlling from mount.
Hanzo is trying to escape the mount but Gracie keeps good control and instead manages to take Hanzo's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hanzo (2) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Hanzo buck him off. #T8#
Hanzo trying to control but not successfully.
Hanzo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hanzo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
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.
Hanzo just looking to survive in the bad position. #T11#
Hanzo just trying to survive but Gracie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gracie controls the action.
Hanzo tries to break free.
Hanzo just looking to survive in the bad position. #T12#
Gracie has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hanzo's body.
Let's hope that Gracie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T13#
Well, with Gracie on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hanzo is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hanzo trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hanzo doesn't escape. #T14##SUB2#
Hanzo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gracie controlling well, preventing Hanzo from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We've been hearing good reports from Hanzo'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 just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 8 to 2.
Kron Gracie is the new middleweight champion!
The defeated Hatori Hanzo had this to say: 'I got a white belt what'd yall expect'. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Matsuhiro Toryiama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toryiama stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Toryiama is defended easily by Gracie.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Toryiama.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Toryiama circles away.
Toryiama changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracie wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Toryiama clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Gracie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Toryiama clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toryiama (0) vs (4) Gracie
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toryiama just trying to survive but Gracie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T1#
Gracie is hanging on to Toryiama's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie not allowing Toryiama to control his hands.
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gracie is trying to stick to Toryiama's back but Toryiama is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Toryiama. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toryiama (2) vs (4) Gracie#T2#
Toryiama looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toryiama (2) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Toryiama wants to improve his position but instead Gracie has moved into half guard.
Toryiama trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Toryiama (2) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Toryiama tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Toryiama is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T4#
Toryiama is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Toryiama tries to control the position but Gracie now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Toryiama (2) vs (12) Gracie
I really don't envy Toryiama right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracie controlling the positon.#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Toryiama tries to escape the position.
Gracie is not going to allow Toryiama to sit and survive in this position.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T6#
Toryiama can't escape the position.
What can Toryiama do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie keeps control of the position as Toryiama tries to break free.
Gracie is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gracie has the hooks in. Toryiama is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T7#
Toryiama trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in.
Gracie controlling the position well here. Toryiama rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Toryiama tries to escape the position.
#T8#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Toryiama is really stuck here.
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
Toryiama trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Toryiama pushed the leg off.
Toryiama trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in. #T10#
Gracie really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Toryiama.#T11#
Toryiama just trying to survive but Gracie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Toryiama rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Toryiama trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Toryiama's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
Gracie is not going to allow Toryiama to sit and survive in this position.
Gracie controls the position.
Toryiama is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Toryiama right now.
#T13#
Toryiama tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Gracie is not going to allow Toryiama to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Toryiama's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Toryiama right now.
Toryiama tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
Toryiama trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Gracie tightening his grip on Toryiama, looking for the choke.
Gracie controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toryiama can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 12 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tyrell Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Tyrell Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie. #CL#
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Williams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Williams jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Gracie gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (0) vs (2) Gracie
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Williams is controlling Gracie's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Williams is looking to get back to full guard here but Gracie has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (0) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Williams will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Williams is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Gracie stalls from top position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Williams can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Williams struggling a bit here.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Williams will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Williams is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
We've been hearing good reports from Williams'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.
Williams tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Williams is holding Gracie down, trying to stall.
Williams tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Gracie happy to just control the position for now.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Williams is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Gracie slows the pace down.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Williams is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie taking a breather here.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Gracie controls the position from side control.
Williams tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T9#
Gracie trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
Williams stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Williams is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Gracie trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie controlling from side mount. #T11#
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Gracie controls the position from side control.
Gracie wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy. #T12#
Williams gets back to half guard.
Williams is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Well,Williams is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Williams wants to sweep but Gracie has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (0) vs (8) Gracie
Williams is being controlled here. #T13#
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Williams wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Williams is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Gracie trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Gracie working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie takes a little break here. Williams wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Miyoshi Mizune! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mizune defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Mizune sprawls well.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mizune (0) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie just content to control the position.
Mizune gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizune is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mizune avoid being mounted?
Mizune tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Mizune might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Gracie works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mizune (0) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mizune's coaches at GET HYPED 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.
Mizune tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie just content to control the position.
Mizune is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #T2#
Mizune tries to get back to half guard but can't.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The referee asks Gracie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracie prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mizune struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mizune is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mizune's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mizune is looking to reverse the position.
Mizune trying to remain calm as Gracie controls from the top position.
Mizune 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.
Mizune is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie controlling the position. #T4#
Mizune is looking for a sweep.
Gracie staying calm.
Mizune is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Mizune struggling a bit here.
Gracie takes a little break here. Mizune wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T5#
Mizune tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Mizune can't do much from the bottom here.
Mizune tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.#T6#
Mizune is being controlled here.
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.
Mizune tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Mizune is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position.
Mizune wants to control but Gracie postures up.#T7#
Mizune 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.
Mizune wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Mizune is looking to reverse the position.
Mizune is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mizune is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Mizune controls the position for a moment.
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mizune tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
Gracie controls the position.
Mizune wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Gracie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T10#
Gracie working away.
Mizune being controlled for a moment.
Gracie working away.
The referee asks Gracie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracie prefers to stall for the moment though.#T11#
Mizune is looking for a sweep.
Gracie controls the position from side control.
Mizune wants to control but Gracie postures up.#SUB2#
Mizune wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Gracie has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Mizune's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Mizune is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kron Gracie! |
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Event:
CWC TEST 6
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Mike Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kerr. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (0) vs (4) Kerr
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Kerr keeps moving and retains side control.
Kerr controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Kerr controlling the position.
Gracie wants to control but Kerr 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 is letting Kerr control him for a moment.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (4) Kerr#T2#
Kerr is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kerr tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Kerr has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Kerr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kerr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracie prevents Kerr from improving his position.#T4#
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Kerr is working away.
Kerr is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Kerr defends it.
Kerr is trying is best to control the position here. #T5#
Kerr is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Kerr is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Kerr defends it.
Kerr is looking to improve his position.
Kerr is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Kerr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Kerr wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#T7#
Kerr won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Kerr wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kerr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kerr is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie wants to control but Kerr is keeping him busy.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Kerr manages to get to full guard.
Kerr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Kerr is working away.
Kerr 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.#T9#
Gracie not doing much here.
Kerr wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#T10#
Gracie wants to control but Kerr is keeping him busy.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie is trying to control. Kerr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Kerr won't allow it. #T11#
Kerr controlling the position well.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Kerr is defending the position. #T12#
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Kerr is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Gracie wants to control but Kerr is keeping him busy.
Kerr tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #T13#
Kerr controlling the position for now.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Kerr is having none of it.
Kerr wants to get back to full guard.
Kerr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Kerr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Gracie is thwarting Kerr's attempts to control the position.
Kerr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kerr wins on points by 4 to 2. |
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Event:
CWC TEST 5
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Easterly clinches. #TD#
Gracie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Easterly is trying to keep an underhook but Gracie manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Easterly
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Easterly tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Easterly 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Easterly . Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Easterly
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie content just to control the position here. #T1##SUB#
Easterly tries to improve his position but Gracie has taken his back! Gracie has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Easterly tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gracie pushes Easterly away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kron Gracie! |
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Event:
OWGP RIO 3
Date: Aug 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Mike Kerr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kerr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kerr defends it well.
Kerr shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Gracie gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kerr (0) vs (2) Gracie
We've been hearing good reports from Kerr'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie trying to control but Kerr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie trying to control but Kerr is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kerr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kerr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kerr (2) vs (2) Gracie
Kerr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Kerr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Kerr postures up.
Kerr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kerr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Gracie has his hands on Kerr's head, controlling the position.
Kerr looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Kerr forces his way into half guard.
Kerr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie wants to control but Kerr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Kerr is controlling the pace.
Gracie wants to control but Kerr is keeping busy.
#T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kerr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Kerr.#T7#
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is trying to control but Kerr passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kerr (5) vs (2) Gracie
Kerr controls the position. #T8#
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kerr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kerr controlling the pace. #T9#
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kerr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kerr's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kerr (5) vs (6) Gracie
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Kerr pushed the leg off. #T10#
Kerr really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Gracie's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Kerr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kerr tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie trying to control but Kerr is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T12#
Kerr wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Kerr tries to control the position but Gracie now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kerr (5) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie wants to control but Kerr is keeping busy.#T13#
Kerr trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
A lull in the action here.
Despite being in a bad position, Kerr is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Gracie is looking to control Kerr but Kerr is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T14#
Gracie is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kerr can't escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 9 to 5. |
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Event:
CWC TEST 3
Date: Aug 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Jake Reaper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Reaper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reaper gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Reaper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gracie is trying to drag Reaper to the mat but Reaper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reaper prevents it.
Jake Reaper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.#TD2#
Gracie has clasped his hands together around Reaper's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Reaper (0) vs (4) Gracie
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper being controlled for a moment.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Gracie working away.
Reaper is letting Gracie control him for a moment.
Gracie working away.#T2#
Gracie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Reaper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
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.#T5#
Reaper wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Reaper is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Reaper will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
More stalling from Gracie.
Reaper is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie taking a breather here. #T7#
Reaper has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Reaper wants to control but Gracie postures up.#T8##SUB2#
Gracie has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Reaper is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gracie yanks on the arm and Reaper is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kron Gracie! |
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Event:
CWC Test
Date: Aug 02, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Mike Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kerr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Kerr persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Kerr wants to take the fight to the mat but Gracie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Gracie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Kerr
Kerr is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Kerr is working away.
Kerr tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Gracie trying to control the action but Kerr is working from the bottom.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kerr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kerr controlling the position for now.
Gracie trying to control the action but Kerr is working from the bottom.
Kerr 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.#T2#
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Kerr is defending the position.
Kerr is looking to improve his position.
Kerr is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount. #T3#
Gracie trying to control the action but Kerr is working from the bottom.
Kerr is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kerr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kerr is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Kerr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Kerr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Kerr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kerr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kerr is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Kerr
Kerr wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (0) Kerr
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kerr tries to escape the position.
Kerr controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Gracie is trying to stick to Kerr's back but Kerr is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kerr. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (2) Kerr#T7#
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (10) vs (2) Kerr
Kerr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Kerr is keeping the position.
Kerr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Kerr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie trying to control but Kerr is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kerr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kerr managing to control the position. #T10#
Kerr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kerr is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie trying to control but Kerr is working from the bottom. #T11#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kerr holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie trying to control but Kerr is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kerr holds on and takes a little breather. #T12#
Kerr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kerr managing to control the position.
Kerr wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kerr there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (13) vs (2) Kerr#T14#
Kerr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie tries to control but Kerr wriggling away.
Kerr tries to control Gracie's body but Gracie pushes him off. Kerr squirms to his side and now Gracie has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (16) vs (2) Kerr
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerr turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (16) vs (4) Kerr
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
CWC 236
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kron Gracie wants to clinch.
Kron Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holden Gracie with the counter takedown but Kron Gracie avoids it easily.
Holden Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Kron Gracie.
Holden Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kron Gracie defends it well.#TD2#
Holden Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kron Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kron Gracie (0) vs (4) Holden Gracie
Kron Gracie is letting Holden Gracie control him for a moment.
Holden Gracie working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holden Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Kron Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Kron Gracie is trying to control Holden Gracie's posture but Holden Gracie avoids it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Holden Gracie staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Holden Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Holden Gracie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Holden Gracie working away.
Kron Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Kron Gracie is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Kron Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Kron Gracie being controlled for a moment.
Kron Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Kron Gracie trying to remain calm as Holden Gracie controls from the top position.#T5#
Holden Gracie working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kron Gracie can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
A lull in the action here.
Kron Gracie tries to buck Holden Gracie off but Holden Gracie is having none of it.
Holden Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
Kron Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holden Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Holden Gracie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Holden Gracie.
Kron Gracie tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Holden Gracie controlling the position.
Kron Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Holden Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Holden Gracie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Holden Gracie prefers to stall for the moment though.
It looks like Holden 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.#T9#
Kron Gracie is trying to control Holden Gracie's posture but Holden Gracie avoids it.
Holden Gracie controls the position.
Kron Gracie tries to bench press Holden Gracie off him but Holden Gracie keeps the position.
Kron Gracie trying to remain calm as Holden Gracie controls from the top position.#T10#
Holden Gracie is continuing to stall.#T11#
Kron Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Holden Gracie working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kron Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Holden Gracie slows the pace down. #T12#
Kron Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Holden Gracie stalls from top position.
Kron Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Holden Gracie controlling from side mount.
Kron Gracie tries to bench press Holden Gracie off him but Holden Gracie keeps the position.
Kron Gracie wants to control but Holden Gracie postures up.#T14#
Kron Gracie is being controlled here.
The adventures of Holden Gracie the control monster continue. Boring.
Kron Gracie tries to buck Holden Gracie off but Holden Gracie is having none of it.
Holden Gracie controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Holden Gracie wins on points by 4 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bean Bryant ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Bryant gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Bryant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gracie tries to clinch but Bryant moves away #TD#
and Bryant counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bryant (4) vs (0) Gracie
A lull in the action here as Bryant stalls from top position.
Bryant has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bryant (6) vs (0) Gracie
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Bryant quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Bryant but it's paid off an Gracie is forced to tap! Nice work by Bryant .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bean Bryant ! |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Easterly instigates a clinch.
Easterly tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Gracie has picked Easterly up - he's going for a ride! Gracie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Easterly
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Easterly trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Easterly 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Easterly . Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Easterly
Easterly is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Easterly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2##T3#
Easterly wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Easterly tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie is trying to take his opponent's back.
Easterly is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Easterly wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.#T4#
Gracie controlling from mount.
Easterly wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Gracie takes Easterly 's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Easterly is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (0) Easterly
Easterly tries to break free.
Gracie is not going to allow Easterly to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Easterly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T6#
Despite being in a bad position, Easterly is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Easterly rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T7#
Easterly trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
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.
Easterly tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Easterly for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Easterly is really stuck here.
Easterly looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie controlling from the back.#T9#
Gracie is hanging on to Easterly 's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Easterly .
Easterly tries to break free.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Easterly buck him off. #T10#
Easterly trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
What can Easterly do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie continues to stall.
Easterly is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Gracie controlling the position well here. Easterly rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Easterly 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie avoiding Easterly 's attempts to control his hands. #T12#
You can see the frustration on Easterly 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie controlling from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Easterly is in bad spot here.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Easterly doesn't escape.
Easterly wants to escape the position.
#T14#
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Easterly doesn't escape.
Easterly tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lacey defends it nicely.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Lacey shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Lacey drives through and clinches with Nurmagomedov against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lacey.
A right handed body shot lands from Lacey.
Nurmagomedov is trying to force a seperation but Lacey has the dominant position.
Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lacey just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacey lands an uppercut.
Lacey cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice body shot.
Lacey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Lacey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Lacey lands a big uppercut and Nurmagomedov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nurmagomedov looks OK. Lacey waves Nurmagomedov back to his feet!
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!
Nurmagomedov moves in looking to clinch but Lacey pushes him off.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch there but Lacey circles away.
#CL2#
Nurmagomedov tries to keep at a distance but Lacey has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Nurmagomedov taking a breather.
Lacey scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Lacey as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lacey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Lacey drops Nurmagomedov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nurmagomedov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Lacey has Nurmagomedov pressed against the cage, preventing Nurmagomedov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nurmagomedov has had enough of the clinch but Lacey keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lacey.
Oh Nurmagomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Lacey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Lacey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lacey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Lacey drops Nurmagomedov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nurmagomedov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Lacey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lacey.
#T2#
Lacey creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nurmagomedov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nurmagomedov drops to his knees and Lacey pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darrel Lacey! |
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