Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 202
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1##TD#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cartwright wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Cartwright makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cartwright.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Cartwright manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Cartwright tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Cartwright is trying to trip Gracie. He has hold of a leg but Gracie is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cartwright persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Cartwright defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cartwright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartwright is aware though and is defending well.
Cartwright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cartwright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cartwright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#T2##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartwright is aware though and is defending well.
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Cartwright defends it easily.
Cartwright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Cartwright distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartwright sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Cartwright not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cartwright 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.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Cartwright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cartwright seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cartwright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cartwright winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie taking some punishment here, with Cartwright in his half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
Cartwright is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Cartwright is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muchy Cartwright dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Cartwright tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Cartwright moves into the clinch.
Cartwright with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cartwright slows down the pace here.
Cartwright comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like James Gracie has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cartwright gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cartwright is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cartwright is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cartwright receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T1#
Cartwright stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Cartwright leaning against his opponent.
Cartwright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie is trying to drag Cartwright to the mat but Cartwright 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 James Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Cartwright putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cartwright just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow. #TD2#
Cartwright is trying to trip Gracie. He has hold of a leg but Gracie is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cartwright persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Cartwright pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.#SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cartwright forces his way into half guard.
Cartwright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cartwright 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. #T3##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Cartwright 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.
Gracie is not content to let Cartwright control the position.
Cartwright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cartwright working Gracie over with strikes.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Cartwright trying to control the pace. #T4#
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.#SUB#
Cartwright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cartwright has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartwright slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy.
Cartwright is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muchy Cartwright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
And Cartwright tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cartwright displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cartwright's waist but Cartwright gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Cartwright changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Cartwright clinches with his opponent.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cartwright avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cartwright gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cartwright lands a right hand. #T1#
Cartwright landing knees to the head. #TD2#
Cartwright gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gracie regains guard.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Cartwright defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cartwright trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Cartwright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Cartwright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cartwright has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
James Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muchy Cartwright has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Cartwright stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cartwright stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cartwright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cartwright distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!#CUT2#James Gracie's cut is getting worse.
Cartwright passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Cartwright.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cartwright controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cartwright lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Gracie quite badly. Gracie pulls Cartwright in close trying to recover. Cartwright postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Gracie on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Gracie doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muchy Cartwright!
A very excited looking Muchy Cartwright 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.

Event: Highland 191
Date: Sep 16, 2022

#R1#
Koppia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
It looked like Koppia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gracie.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like James Gracie has been cut.
Koppia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Koppia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Koppia, which made it look bad.
Ottaa Koppia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Gracie.
Koppia lands with an overhand left.
Koppia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koppia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koppia throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Koppia ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Gracie out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ottaa Koppia!
Ottaa Koppia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 188
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Gracie shoots in but Tillet avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Tillet shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tillet showed some decent athleticism there.
Tillet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Tillet misses with a head shot. Gracie uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Tillet from controlling successfully.
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. Tillet defends it easily.
Tillet postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1##SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Tillet defends it easily.
Tillet is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a triangle here. Tillet is fighting it but it looks tight! Gracie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tillet is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Gracie!
A very excited looking James 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.

Event: Highland 183
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Leonov.
Leonov scores with a nice head shot.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov lands a slapping body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Leonov. #CUT2#It looks like James Gracie has been cut.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Leonov scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Leonov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leonov 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.
Leonov is looking to land body kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonov jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie moves out of range as Leonov strikes.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Leonov misses with a looping right.
Leonov loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.#T1#
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Leonov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leonov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leonov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leonov scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Leonov scores with a three punch combo!
Leonov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leonov scores with a jab to the body.
Leonov scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
A punch combination from Leonov misses.
Leonov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Leonov tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leonov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leonov connects with an inside leg kick.
Leonov cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Leonov lands with a slapping head kick.
Leonov lands with an overhand left.
Leonov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Leonov chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Leonov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Leonov 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.
Leonov with a hook.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Leonov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Leonov, which made it look bad.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leonov has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Leonov is looking to land body kicks.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leonov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
letting Leonov counter with a right hand.
Leonov 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.
Leonov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov connects with a leg kick.
Leonov lands a body shot.
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Leonov connects with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonov.
Gracie sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gracie slips a straight right by Leonov.
Leonov connects with the punch.
Leonov tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leonov cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Despite the aggression on Leonov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Leonov throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Leonov as Gracie shoots in.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leonov pinned against the cage. Leonov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Leonov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Leonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gracie will feel that in the morning.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leonov defends it nicely.
Leonov is looking for the big counter here.
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.
Leonov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Leonov lands a body shot.
Leonov connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Leonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leonov jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonov stuffs the takedown.
Leonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leonov.
Leonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gracie walks into a jab.
Leonov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Leonov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nikolay Leonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T2#
Leonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leonov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Leonov.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leonov! But no joy.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Leonov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leonov thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Leonov is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
A head kick from Leonov lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
Leonov lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Leonov is quick to defend against it.
A right-left combo lands from Leonov.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gracie. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie moves forwards but Leonov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leonov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leonov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonov cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Leonov sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leonov scores with a hook.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leonov lands a head shot.#T4#
Leonov connects with a high kick.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov lands a nice shot to the body.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Leonov lands a slapping body shot.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A good leg kick by Leonov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Leonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Leonov connects with a jab.
Leonov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leonov's corner calls for a 1-2. Leonov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leonov works the jab nicely.
Leonov lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Leonov connects with a nice looking jab.
Leonov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leonov lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Leonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Leonov.
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!
Leonov keeps Gracie at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonov.
Leonov lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leonov. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Leonov connects with a high kick.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leonov tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leonov to the ground. Leonov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leonov scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Leonov tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov with a nice calf kick.
James Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Leonov cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Leonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leonov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Leonov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leonov thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leonov thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Leonov does it's job there.#T3#
Leonov lands with an overhand left.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Leonov. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonov connects with a solid leg kick.
Leonov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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 changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leonov tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leonov to the ground. Leonov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leonov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leonov scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Leonov scores with a three punch combo!
A good leg kick by Leonov. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Both fighters circling a little - Leonov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Leonov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leonov.
Nice jab there from Leonov.
An inside leg kick lands from Leonov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Leonov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 24:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
Our winner, Nikolay Leonov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Highland 178
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Llewellyn scores with a jab.
A lazy left from Llewellyn finds it's target.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Llewellyn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Llewellyn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Llewellyn tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Llewellyn back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Llewellyn scores with a shoulder strike.
Llewellyn tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie is trying to drag Llewellyn to the mat but Llewellyn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Llewellyn has picked Gracie up - he's going for a ride! Llewellyn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Llewellyn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Llewellyn wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Llewellyn is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a triangle here. Llewellyn is fighting it but it looks tight! Gracie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Llewellyn is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Gracie!
After winning the bout, James Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 172
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Bradley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bradley counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Bradley to acknowledge the strikes.
Bradley scores with a nice head shot.
Bradley throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
Bradley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Bradley throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bradley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like James Gracie has been cut.#T1#
Gracie fails with the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Bradley misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bradley.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Bradley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bradley is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Bradley 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.#T2#
Bradley is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bradley is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard. #T3#
Bradley is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie wants to control but Bradley is keeping him busy.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracie throwing shots but Bradley is blocking nicely.
Bradley trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bradley is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Bradley tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Bradley is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie working over Bradley with some ground and pound. Bradley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bradley sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bradley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Bradley is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Bradley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Bradley. That snapped Gracie's head back. #TD#
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bradley keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bradley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bradley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Bradley!
Bradley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Bradley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bradley works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bradley avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Bradley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bradley trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Bradley slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Bradley from controlling successfully.
Bradley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #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 keeping full guard, as Bradley tries to pass.
Bradley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bradley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bradley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bradley trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bradley should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Bradley should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Gracie!
A relieved looking James Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland 163
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Schrute scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Schrute has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie!
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Schrute's attempts to control the action.
Gracie stops Schrute from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Schrute jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gracie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gracie and Schrute has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Schrute is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to escape but Schrute is in control. #T1#
Schrute with the ground and pound but Gracie regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Schrute looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Schrute is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Schrute is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Schrute seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#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.#SUB2#
Schrute is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie tries to kick Schrute off but Schrute keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Schrute trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Schrute 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#
Schrute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Gracie controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Schrute working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Schrute is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie stays in close to Schrute's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Our spies down at at L.A. Stars inform us that Schrute has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Schrute wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Schrute there! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Schrute is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 James Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Schrute with a poor takedown #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schrute won't be happy with that.
Schrute is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schrute can't do much from the bottom here.
Schrute is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie working away.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Schrute is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is staying tight to Schrute's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Schrute is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
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 Schrute's shoulder. That is not cool. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dwight Schrute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Schrute.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Schrute is quick to defend against it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schrute throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schrute sprawls and moves away.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Schrute swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schrute won't be happy with that.
Gracie slows the pace down.
James Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Schrute for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Schrute is trying to improve his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie working away.
Schrute tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schrute seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracie dominates the positioning.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schrute misses with an uppercut #TD#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schrute is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Gracie dominated that second round.
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#
Schrute looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Schrute closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Schrute lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schrute tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schrute pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Schrute lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like James Gracie has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Schrute manages to break the clinch.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Schrute. #T1#
Schrute misses with a combination #TD#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Schrute didn't expect that.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Schrute is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schrute tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Schrute wants to improve his position but instead Gracie has moved into half guard.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schrute wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schrute can do to turn this around?
Schrute slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB2#
Schrute is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Schrute takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie won't allow Schrute to sweep him here.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Schrute throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Schrute's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Schrute's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dwight Schrute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Schrute might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gracie controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schrute gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schrute doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

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 James 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Gracie!
A relieved looking James 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.
In defeat, Dwight Schrute stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the beet farm for a few weeks. Great fight! I'll be back!'.

Event: Highland 141
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Gracie blocks a jab.
Minoru Ii's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Minoru Ii duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like James Gracie has been cut.
Minoru Ii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Minoru Ii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minoru Ii.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Minoru Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Minoru Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Minoru Ii smiles and moves away.
Minoru Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Minoru Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Minoru Ii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Minoru Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#James Gracie's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minoru Ii moves away.
Kohinata Minoru Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minoru Ii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Minoru Ii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Minoru Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Minoru Ii gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Minoru Ii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Minoru Ii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #KD2#
Minoru Ii cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gracie looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Minoru Ii finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Minoru Ii counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
An out of breath Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 133
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from San. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but San sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
San gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
San 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.
San 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 preventing the sweep.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of San's head.
Gracie wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
Gracie throws a strike but San rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. San defends it easily.#SUB#
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! San has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks San's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Gracie!
An out of breath James Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Shichiroji San stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's all about life lessons'.

Event: Highland 126
Date: Jan 07, 2022

#R1#
Schrute tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schrute sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schrute is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie working Schrute over with strikes.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Schrute is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Schrute moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Schrute is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schrute has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Schrute's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Schrute looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie trying to control but Schrute is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Schrute escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schrute keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Schrute is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Schrute 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 working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schrute's head.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Schrute has wrist control.#T3#
Schrute keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schrute's guard.
Gracie is nestled in close to Schrute, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Schrute is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schrute keeps working.
Schrute trying to control here.
Schrute tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #T4#
Schrute is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Schrute is defending the position.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Schrute is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schrute has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Schrute's legs - danger averted.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Schrute has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Schrute misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracie trying to control the action but Schrute is working from the bottom.
Schrute is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie working over Schrute with some ground and pound. Schrute looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gracie throwing shots but Schrute is blocking nicely.
Schrute gets back to full guard. #T1#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Schrute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schrute trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Schrute escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schrute can do to turn this around?
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Schrute looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
James Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie trying to control but Schrute is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schrute is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schrute has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Schrute postures up. #SUB2#
Schrute postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schrute, into his guard. #REVR##T3#
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Schrute gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Schrute must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schrute wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Schrute tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Schrute postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schrute, into his guard. #REVR##T4#
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie won't allow Schrute to sweep him here.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schrute utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Schrute is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James 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#
Schrute throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schrute misses with a body shot.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schrute moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schrute looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schrute lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Nice takedown defense from Schrute. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Schrute looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Schrute misses with a hook.
Schrute misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control but Schrute is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Schrute throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Schrute's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gracie working the head with strikes. #T1#
Gracie trying to control the position but Schrute is working away.
Gracie landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gracie lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gracie trying to control the action but Schrute is working from the bottom.
Schrute is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Schrute is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Schrute is defending well.
Schrute is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gracie lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Schrute down.
Gracie wants to control but Schrute is keeping him busy. #T3#
Schrute on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Schrute is looking for a sweep.
Gracie wants to control but Schrute is keeping him busy.
Schrute tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Schrute is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position.
Schrute is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Dwight Schrute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schrute tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie trying to control the action but Schrute is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gracie grinds an elbow into Schrute's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie wants to control but Schrute is keeping him busy.
Schrute taking a bit of punishment here - Gracie scoring with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
James 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Gracie!
After winning the bout, James Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Dwight Schrute was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the beet farm for a few weeks. Great fight! I'll be back!'.

Event: Highland 124
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Gracie shoots and misses
and Meredith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like James Gracie has been cut.
Meredith ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Meredith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Meredith misses.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meredith! But no joy.
Meredith tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie dives in and grabs Meredith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meredith pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Meredith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meredith throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Meredith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Meredith.
Meredith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Meredith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Meredith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Meredith throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meredith misses the jab.#TD#
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Meredith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Meredith won't allow it.
Meredith has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
Gracie is keen to just control but Meredith is a slippery customer.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie is nestled in close to Meredith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Meredith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Meredith is working away.
Meredith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meredith 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 working for a submission of some sort.
Meredith tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Nice strikes from Gracie there. #T3#
Meredith is looking to improve his position.
Meredith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie working Meredith over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is keen to just control but Meredith is a slippery customer.
Meredith is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Meredith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Meredith is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie not doing much here.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Meredith is looking to get back to full guard here but Gracie has managed to pass to side control instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I wouldn't like to be where Meredith is right now.
Meredith is trying to get back to half guard.
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 James Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Meredith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Meredith is looking for the big counter here.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Meredith avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots and misses
enabling Meredith to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Gracie misses. #T1#
Gracie misses with a double jab. #TD#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Meredith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Meredith 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.
Meredith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Meredith working a defensive guard here.
Meredith wants to sweep but no luck.
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 controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Meredith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Meredith's head.#T2#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Meredith is keeping the position.
Meredith wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Meredith there!
Meredith working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Meredith wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Gracie manages to capitalize on a mistake by Meredith to take his back!#SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Meredith knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Meredith for a finish.
James Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie gets his hands free as Meredith looks to control. #SUB#
Gracie looking for the RNC.
Meredith is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Meredith knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Meredith for a finish.
Meredith is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gracie is punishing Meredith with some ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
Meredith is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Meredith breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meredith can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Meredith wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Gracie's closed guard. He's half up but Gracie has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Gracie pivots and extends the arm, Meredith falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Gracie! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Gracie!
Our winner, James Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: W11 E1
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Creed jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Creed scores with a shot to the body. #KD#
Creed lands a left and a right that send Gracie crashing to the mat, dazed. Creed thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like James Gracie has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Creed misses the shot to the body.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Creed clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#Gracie is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up James Gracie's cut even more.
Creed shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Gracie takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Creed sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Gracie bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apollo Creed!
After winning the bout, Apollo Creed thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: W9 E2
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Sepultra scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like James Gracie has been cut.
Sepultra lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Sepultra throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sepultra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie shoots in but Sepultra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sepultra throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sepultra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Sepultra 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 misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Sepultra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sepultra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sepultra wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sepultra.
Sepultra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Sepultra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sepultra should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1##SUB2#
Sepultra looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sepultra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sepultra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sepultra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie works his way into side control. #T2#
Gracie is chipping away with strikes.
Sepultra is being controlled here.
Sepultra is trying to improve his position.
Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sepultra to see if he's OK.
Gracie working away.
Gracie looks up at the clock and then as Sepultra takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gracie smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sepultra knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sepultra can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Sepultra wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Sepultra is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gracie connects with a decent elbow.
Gracie lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sepultra is looking for a sweep.
Sepultra can't do much from the bottom here.
Sepultra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sepultra 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 in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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.#T4#
Gracie takes a little break here. Sepultra wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Sepultra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sepultra takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB#
Gracie is working to tighten his grip on Sepultra's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sepultra has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gracie is really squeezing tight and eventually Sepultra passes out! Gracie breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Gracie!
James Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Damien Sepultra stepped up to the mic, saying 'Granite, 84% Morale'.

Event: W8 E1
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cooter but Cooter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cooter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooter is just out of range.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Cooter, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Cooter against the cage but Cooter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cooter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cooter defends it well.
Cooter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cooter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Billy Bob Cooter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Gracie.
Nice takedown defense from Cooter. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
James Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooter throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.#T1#
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Cooter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Cooter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
Cooter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Cooter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cooter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #SUB#
Cooter tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Cooter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cooter wants to control for a moment but Gracie uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cooter is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Cooter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Cooter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Cooter is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Cooter. #SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Cooter. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cooter not doing much here.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cooter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cooter's back!
Gracie not allowing Cooter to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bob Cooter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Cooter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie wants to control but Cooter is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Cooter is working for an americana but Gracie has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Cooter was thinking about the submission.#SUB#
Cooter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Gracie scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cooter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cooter struggling a bit here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie trying to control the position but Cooter is working away.
Cooter wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cooter is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie wants to control but Cooter is keeping him busy.
James Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain 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.#T3#
Cooter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cooter is being controlled here.
Cooter is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cooter, who protects the arm well.
Cooter is trying 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.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cooter can't do much from the bottom here.
Cooter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooter keeps working.
Gracie working away.
Cooter is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie cracks Cooter with a big elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Cooter is defending well.
Cooter can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Cooter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Cooter sprawls well.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cooter's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Cooter looking for subs off his back but Gracie has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cooter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cooter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cooter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie stalling. #T1#
Cooter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cooter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie winds up and cracks Cooter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cooter wants to control the action here but instead Gracie manages to pass to full mount!
Cooter is in a horrible position here. Gracie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cooter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cooter is in a horrible position here. Gracie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie lands with some strikes.
Gracie with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
Cooter tries to control the position but Gracie now has his back. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Cooter has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Gracie has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Cooter taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Gracie doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Gracie!
Our winner, James Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: W7 E2
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Bricks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bricks scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bricks throws out the jab.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Bricks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bricks cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like James Gracie has been cut.
Bricks scores with a jab.
Bricks connects with a looping right hand.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bricks throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bricks cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Bricks ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.#T1#
Bricks weaves into range and cracks Gracie right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Gracie goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Bricks is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adams Bricks!
An out of breath Adams Bricks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: W6 E3
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1##CL#
Tumnus moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Tumnus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gracie uses from the top position.
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.
Tumnus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tumnus tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie wants to control but Tumnus is keeping him busy.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Tumnus'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.
Check out the look on Gracie's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tumnus keeps working.
Tumnus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Tumnus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Tumnus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Tumnus is working away.
Tumnus has a hand on Gracie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tumnus is working to get back to half guard.
Tumnus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Gracie raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tumnus is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Gracie connects with a massive shot to the dome! #CUT2#It looks like Mister Tumnus has been cut.
Tumnus is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Tumnus taking shots to the head.
Tumnus tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back!
Tumnus grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Tumnus can't escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tumnus's body.
Tumnus tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back. #T3#
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a choke but Tumnus reverses nicely into Gracie 's guard. #SUB2#
Tumnus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tumnus has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Tumnus looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tumnus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Gracie trying to control but Tumnus is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Tumnus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
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?#SUB2#
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Tumnus has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tumnus is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tumnus 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Gracie dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tumnus on his heels. He'll look to pass Tumnus's guard now, I'm sure.
Tumnus keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tumnus has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tumnus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tumnus has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tumnus passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Tumnus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gracie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tumnus but great work by Gracie.
Gracie working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tumnus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Tumnus defending well.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Tumnus is having none of it. #T2#
Gracie working Tumnus over with strikes.
Tumnus tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Tumnus manages to get to full guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Tumnus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Tumnus isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gracie stacks Tumnus on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gracie!
Gracie working the head with strikes. #T3#
Gracie staying calm.
Gracie wants to control for a moment but Tumnus uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Tumnus has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tumnus gets full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Tumnus keeps moving. #SUB#
Tumnus 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.
Tumnus working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Tumnus looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily. #SUB#
Tumnus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Tumnus tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Tumnus is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Tumnus defends it.
Ground and pound from Gracie. #T1#
Gracie misses with a head shot. Tumnus uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tumnus wants to sweep but no luck.
Tumnus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Tumnus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie trying to control but Tumnus is working from the bottom.
Gracie chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Tumnus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Tumnus 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. #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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Tumnus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.
Tumnus has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
Tumnus wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tumnus's guard. #SUB#
Tumnus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Tumnus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Gracie turns into Tumnus and is now in his guard.
Mister Tumnus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Tumnus keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tumnus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard. #REVR##T4#
Tumnus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tumnus trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Tumnus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
James Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Gracie!
James Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: W5 E2
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cotroni.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Cotroni tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cotroni manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cotroni misses with a wild body shot.
Cotroni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Cotroni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like James Gracie has been cut.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Cotroni sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cotroni defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Cotroni into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cotroni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #BC2#
Cotroni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotroni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Cotroni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Cotroni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Cotroni.#KD2#
Cotroni feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gracie sprawling to the canvas! Gracie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cotroni finish him?! #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
A big right from Cotroni misses.
Cotroni misses with a straight right.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cotroni misses with a looping left.
Cotroni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#James Gracie's cut is getting worse.
Ginny Cotroni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotroni darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Gracie's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Cotroni before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ginny Cotroni!

Event: W3 E2
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Theato closes the distance and clinches.
Theato looks winded!
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Theato won't allow it.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Theato to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theato throws a head punch that misses.
Theato throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Theato shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Theato lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Theato won't allow it.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Theato scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Theato has him pressed against the cage.
Theato scores with a hook to the body.
Theato stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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. Theato is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Theato scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Theato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Theato won't allow it.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Theato throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Theato lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
A right handed body shot lands from Theato.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gracie jumps guard but Theato turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Theato manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Theato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A shot in the inside from Theato.
Theato scores with a nice hook to the head.
Theato gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Theato is pushing Gracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Theato is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Theato down to the mat. Theato avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Despite the aggression on Theato's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
A body shot lands from Theato.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Theato after a bit of a struggle.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Theato won't allow it.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Theato to keep the fight standing.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Theato has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theato is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Theato down to the mat. Theato avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Theato's waist but Theato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Theato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Theato gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie has Theato pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Theato manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gracie jumps guard but Theato turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Theato pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Theato moves into the clinch.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Theato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Theato works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
A short uppercut from Theato.
A left hand lands to the body for Theato.
Theato lands a right hand.
Theato scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've been informed that Theato has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Theato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Theato holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie has Theato pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Theato manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Theato gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short uppercut from Theato.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Theato gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
A hook to the body from Theato.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Theato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Theato manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spiridon Theato dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Theato connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Theato sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Theato.
It seemed like Theato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Theato has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theato is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Theato down to the mat. Theato avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Theato releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
James Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theato is breathing heavily.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Theato circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Theato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Theato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spiridon Theato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Theato wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Theato slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Theato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Theato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Theato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Theato moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Theato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Theato gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like James Gracie has been cut.#T2#
Gracie jumps guard but Theato turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Theato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Theato holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Theato walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Theato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Theato lands an uppercut.
Spiridon Theato seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Theato forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Theato smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Theato has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Theato.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Theato fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Theato closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie is working for takedown but Theato is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Theato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Theato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Theato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Theato counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Theato counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Theato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Theato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Theato gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Theato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spiridon Theato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Gracie's cut.
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#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Theato but Theato pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Theato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Theato doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Theato is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gracie with a body shot.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Theato counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Theato circles away.
Theato now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Theato slips a straight right by Gracie.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD#
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Theato's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control the pace. #T2#
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. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Theato's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie prevents Theato from improving his position.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Gracie maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Theato could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gracie has cracked it and Theato is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Gracie!
Our winner, James Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: W2 E1
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Control avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Control seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Control.
Control misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Control is breathing heavily.
Gracie throwing shots but Control is blocking nicely.
Control is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gracie is pressing down on Control's thigh, looking to free his foot. Control is holding on for now.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Control is defending well.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Control's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie lands a big shot there that rocks Control but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Gracie working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gracie looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Control on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Control tries to get out of the position.
Gracie lands a big shot there that rocks Control but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gracie lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gracie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Gracie lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Control looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Gracie! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Gracie!
A victorious James Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: W1 E1
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Lopez counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like James Gracie has been cut.
Lopez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopez defends it nicely.
Carlos Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Gracie.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up James Gracie's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Lopez counters with a big right hand! Oh Gracie is in trouble here! Lopez follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Lopez!
A victorious Carlos Lopez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2021

#R1##TD#
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Azevedo is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Azevedo 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#
Azevedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control the action but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
Gracie controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Azevedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
Azevedo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Gracie is keen to just control but Azevedo is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Azevedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Azevedo with the active half guard here but Gracie passes nicely into side control.
Azevedo looks winded!
Azevedo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gracie controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gracie working the head with strikes.
Gracie takes a little break here. Azevedo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Azevedo is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Gracie trying to control the position but Azevedo is working away.
Azevedo is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Azevedo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gracie connects with a decent elbow.
Azevedo is trying to improve his position.
Gracie cracks Azevedo with a big right hand but Azevedo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Azevedo taking a bit of punishment here - Gracie scoring with strikes.
Gracie scores with punches from side control.
Azevedo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Azevedo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Azevedo is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Azevedo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Azevedo is trying to improve his position.
Gracie trying to control the action but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
Azevedo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Azevedo is defending well.
Azevedo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azevedo keeps working. #SUB2#
Azevedo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Gracie there. #SUB2#
Azevedo looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Azevedo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Azevedo is defending the position. #SUB2#
Azevedo looking for submissions off his back.
Azevedo is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Azevedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Azevedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azevedo keeps working.
Azevedo tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie winds up and cracks Azevedo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azevedo keeps working. #SUB2#
Azevedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Azevedo won't allow it.
Gracie 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.
James Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie working over Azevedo with some ground and pound. Azevedo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Azevedo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Azevedo looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie not doing much here.
Gracie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azevedo can do to turn this around?
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Azevedo's guard.#SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azevedo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Azevedo's legs - danger averted.
Gracie trying to control but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
Azevedo has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Azevedo looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Azevedo keeps moving.
Azevedo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Gracie content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Azevedo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Azevedo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Azevedo keeps moving. #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 stands up over Azevedo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Azevedo's guard.
Azevedo won't allow Gracie to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Azevedo looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Azevedo actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie slips a nice elbow through Azevedo's hands, connecting with Azevedo's forehead.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Azevedo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Azevedo for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Azevedo looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Azevedo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Azevedo is working away.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Azevedo is defending the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Inacio Azevedo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Azevedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Azevedo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Azevedo.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
James 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Gracie!

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