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Event:
Highland 103
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Bernier bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bernier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bernier connects with a looping right hand.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Bernier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bernier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bernier lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bernier. #TD2#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bernier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie. #SU2#
Gracie gets to his feet - Bernier follows without any prompting.
Bernier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bernier lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Bernier lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
Bernier tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Bernier coming out on top.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Bernier moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Gracie throws a head kick but Bernier moves out of range.
Bernier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gracie manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Bernier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bernier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie wants to break free but Bernier has control.
#BC2#
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Bernier rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Bernier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Gracie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Bernier manages to get underhooks.
Bernier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bernier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Guy Bernier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gracie.#T2#
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bernier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gracie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
I was talking to Bernier's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Bernier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but Bernier passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVB#
Gracie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bernier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Bernier has mounted him!#T3#
Gracie wants to hold on but Bernier pushes him away.#SU#
Bernier stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bernier to the mat! Bernier manages to get full guard.
Gracie looks winded!
Bernier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bernier keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bernier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Bernier is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bernier has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Bernier keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bernier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bernier stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Bernier dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bernier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bernier cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bernier tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Bernier shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
Bernier controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bernier advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Bernier decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Bernier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bernier is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Bernier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie has Bernier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bernier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Guy Bernier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gracie.
Bernier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
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 Bernier walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Bernier. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Bernier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2##TD#
Bernier fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Bernier is now in Gracie's guard.
Gracie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bernier is controlling him.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie looking to control.
Bernier is stalling in the full guard.
Bernier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Bernier is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Bernier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bernier fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gracie just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Bernier moves into the clinch.
Gracie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bernier leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bernier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.#T4#
Bernier tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bernier stalling the fight.
Gracie jumps guard but Bernier stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bernier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bernier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bernier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bernier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bernier throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Bernier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Bernier dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jab from Bernier.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bernier as he avoids it easily.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Bernier sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
As Bernier backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Bernier manages to avoid it all.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.#TD#
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Bernier shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Bernier defends it easily.
Bernier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bernier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Bernier preventing the sweep.
Bernier advances to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie is looking to control Bernier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Bernier seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Bernier is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie looking to control but Bernier passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bernier is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie trying to control but Bernier postures up.
Bernier is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bernier misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Bernier swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Bernier jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bernier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bernier is able to avoid easily.
Bernier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Bernier misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Bernier.
Guy Bernier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gracie.#CL#
Bernier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie pushes off an throws an elbow but Bernier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Bernier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bernier 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Bernier!
A victorious Guy Bernier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Nurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie looking for a takedown. #TD#
Gracie jumps guard.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nurmagomedov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2##TD#
Nurmagomedov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gracie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nurmagomedov to the mat. Nurmagomedov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov lands a decent punch to the body there.
Nurmagomedov looking to control.
Gracie won't allow Nurmagomedov to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #T3#
Gracie wants to get up but he can't break Nurmagomedov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Nurmagomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nurmagomedov looks to clinch
and Gracie counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nurmagomedov is lucky that one didn't land flush. #TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gracie kicks off Nurmagomedov and gets to his feet. #T4#
Gracie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov is trying to break free.#BC#
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Nurmagomedov counters by clinching up.
Nurmagomedov is trying to push Gracie away but Gracie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nurmagomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nurmagomedov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Nurmagomedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nurmagomedov misses with a body kick. #TD#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nurmagomedov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Nurmagomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Nurmagomedov looks up at the clock and then as Gracie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nurmagomedov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nurmagomedov advances to mount.
The referee warns Gracie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Nurmagomedov's attempts to control the action.
Gracie tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nurmagomedov landing punches. #T2#
Nurmagomedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nurmagomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Nurmagomedov moves to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T3#
Nurmagomedov is looking to control Gracie but Gracie is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Nurmagomedov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nurmagomedov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie.
Nurmagomedov has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nurmagomedov there!
Nurmagomedov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T4#
Nurmagomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Micah Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie looking to control but Nurmagomedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nurmagomedov tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Nurmagomedov regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Nurmagomedov 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Gracie looks for a takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls well.
Gracie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie sets himself, and Nurmagomedov steps forward looking for the clinch! Gracie avoids it this time.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nurmagomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gracie did well to prevent Nurmagomedov getting side control.
Gracie manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nurmagomedov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nurmagomedov smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie wants to stand back up but Nurmagomedov manages to pass into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position. #T2#
Nurmagomedov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gracie is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Gracie is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Nurmagomedov yanks on the arm and Gracie is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Nurmagomedov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Micah Nurmagomedov! |
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