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Event:
SSG 376 Helvig vs Chai
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 29 losses; Toby Flenderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Hoyce Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Flenderson looks for a takedown but Gracias sprawls well.#TD2#
Gracias throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Flenderson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracias is in Flenderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flenderson (0) vs (2) Gracias
Flenderson trying to control the position.
Gracias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracias manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (2) vs (2) Gracias#T1#
Flenderson content to stall in guard here.
Gracias wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (2) vs (4) Gracias#T2#
Flenderson seems keen to control Gracias's posture.
Flenderson continues to stall.
Flenderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (4) vs (4) Gracias#T3#
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
Gracias controlling the position.
Gracias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flenderson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (4) vs (6) Gracias
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Flenderson holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Flenderson wants to hit a sweep here but Gracias passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Flenderson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (4) vs (9) Gracias
Flenderson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Flenderson (4) vs (12) Gracias
I really don't envy Flenderson right now.
#T5#
What can Flenderson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Flenderson trying to control the hands but Gracias breaks the grip.
Flenderson is in bad spot here.
Flenderson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracias.
#T6#
Gracias gets his hands free as Flenderson looks to control.
Flenderson can't escape the position.
Flenderson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
It looks like Gracias might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T7#
Flenderson tries to break free.
Flenderson breaks Gracias's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (6) vs (12) Gracias
Flenderson controlling from the top position.
Flenderson trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T8#
Flenderson preventing the sweep.
Flenderson wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Gracias is adopting a defensive guard.
Gracias wants to improve his position but instead Flenderson has moved into half guard.
#T9#
Flenderson is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Flenderson has control of the leg.
Gracias is doing well to control the position and prevent Flenderson from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Flenderson is taking a breather. Gracias says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracias trying to control but Flenderson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracias holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Flenderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Gracias manages to get to full guard.
Flenderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Flenderson looking to pass the guard.
Flenderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Flenderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracias's guard.
Gracias tries to roll over but Flenderson keeps him under control.
Flenderson is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now. #T13##SUB2#
Gracias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flenderson trying to pass the guard but Gracias defending well.
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Flenderson has control of the leg. #T14#
Gracias trying to control from the bottom.
Flenderson content to control rather than advance.
Gracias is doing well to control the position and prevent Flenderson from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 12 to 6.
After winning the bout, Hoyce Gracias thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 372 Hlervu vs Clubber
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Juan Corona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Hoyce Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gracias scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Corona (0) vs (4) Gracias
Corona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracias is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Corona will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Gracias 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 Corona's shoulder. That is not cool.
Corona is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Corona is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracias's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Corona trying to control from the bottom.
Corona wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
#T2#
Corona makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Corona.
Gracias is stalling in the full guard.
Corona tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Gracias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corona has his hands on Gracias's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Corona is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracias is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Corona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Corona isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gracias stacks Corona 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 Gracias! Score +3 for passing guard: Corona (0) vs (7) Gracias
Corona tries to bench press Gracias off him but Gracias keeps the position. #T4#
Gracias controlling the position.
Corona is trying to get back to half guard.
Corona manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracias's best efforts.
Gracias sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Corona wants to get back to full guard but Gracias has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Corona (0) vs (10) Gracias
Corona wants to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Gracias manages to capitalize on a mistake by Corona to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Corona (0) vs (13) Gracias
Gracias controls the action.
Corona tries to break free.
Gracias keeps control of the position easily here as Corona tries to buck him off.
Corona trying to control the action but Gracias just sinks the hooks in. #T6#
Corona tries to break free.
Gracias gets his hands free as Corona looks to control.
Corona biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Gracias is hanging on to Corona's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T7#
Corona is really stuck here.
Corona turns into Gracias and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corona (2) vs (13) Gracias
Gracias pulls Corona in close to prevent any damage.
Corona trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias 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.#T8#
Gracias controls Corona momentarily but Corona frees himself.
Corona pushing down on Gracias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracias is staying active underneath Corona, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Corona is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Corona (5) vs (13) Gracias
Corona trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Corona moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracias has worked his arm free - good work by Gracias!
#T9#
Gracias is looking for a sweep.
Gracias is trying to control Corona's posture but Corona avoids it.
Corona taking a break here but Gracias is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Corona is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracias is just riding it out for now. Corona eventually gives up the hold. #T10##SUB#
Corona is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Corona is looking for a kimura but Gracias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Corona to get the leverage.
Gracias is refusing to be controlled, as Corona sits in half guard.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Corona looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T11#
Corona wants to pass to mount but Gracias is defending the position.
Gracias is staying active underneath Corona, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracias is controlling Corona's trapped leg to prevent Corona from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Corona is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Corona. #T12#
Corona controlling the action here. #SUB#
Corona is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracias keeping hold of Corona's head, controlling as best he can. #T13#
Corona is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gracias reverses the position - he's now on top in Corona's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corona (5) vs (15) Gracias
Gracias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Corona lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corona (7) vs (15) Gracias#T14#
Corona tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Gracias 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.
Corona works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Corona is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Corona is looking for a kimura but Gracias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Corona to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 15 to 7.
Our winner, Hoyce Gracias, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 367 Chai vs Helvig
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Hoyce Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Binsar Siregar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracias closes the distance and clinches up with Siregar, looking for a takedown. Gracias pushes Siregar against the cage but Siregar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Gracias drives through and clinches with Siregar against the cage.
Gracias drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Siregar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracias is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoyce Gracias. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Siregar has Gracias pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Siregar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gracias tumbling to the mat - Siregar dives into Gracias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Siregar
Siregar trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Siregar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracias seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siregar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Siregar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Siregar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Siregar is working for a submission of some sort.
Siregar passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Siregar#T2#
Gracias manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Siregar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (8) Siregar
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siregar trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Siregar moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracias has worked his arm free - good work by Gracias!
Siregar wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy. #T3#
Siregar working away.
Gracias tries to buck Siregar off but Siregar is having none of it.#SUB2#
Siregar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Siregar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracias! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (0) vs (10) Siregar#SUB2#
Siregar moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracias has worked his arm free - good work by Gracias!
#SUB2#
Siregar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracias rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Siregar's guard! Nice work there by Gracias! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (10) Siregar
Gracias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##SUB2#
Siregar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Siregar working a defensive guard here.
Gracias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Siregar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Siregar trying to control the position here. #T5##SUB2#
Siregar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Siregar looking to control.
Siregar is pulling down on Gracias's head to control his posture.
Gracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6#
Siregar is trying to hold Gracias in close to prevent damage but Gracias has managed to pass into half guard.
Siregar is trying to get back to full guard.
Siregar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Siregar.#SUB2#
Siregar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siregar is trying to keep Gracias in close.
#T7##SUB2#
Siregar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siregar looking to control.
Siregar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Gracias is sitting in close to Siregar's body. Siregar has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gracias is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gracias is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Siregar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Binsar Siregar!
After winning the bout, Binsar Siregar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Hoyce Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Osmany Pizziconi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Pizziconi gets a clinch. #TD#
Gracias has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pizziconi is trying to keep an underhook but Gracias manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (0) Pizziconi
The fighters are battling for position here. Pizziconi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pizziconi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Pizziconi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracias defends well.
Pizziconi trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pizziconi is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up. #T1#
Pizziconi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Pizziconi pushes a forearm under Gracias's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gracias is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Osmany Pizziconi!
In his post fight interview, Osmany Pizziconi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SSG 355 Ibrahim vs Solo
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Hoyce Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 19 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Berendas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracias (0) vs (4) Berendas
Berendas is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracias is looking for a sweep.
Berendas takes a little break here. Gracias wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gracias is trying to control Berendas's posture but Berendas avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face as Berendas controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas working away.
Berendas moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
It looks like Berendas might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Berendas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Berendas 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Gracias sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Berendas is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Berendas slows the pace down in half guard.
More stalling from Berendas.
Gracias keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Berendas content to control rather than advance.
Berendas with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Berendas trying to mount his opponent but Gracias defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Berendas is continuing to stall.
Berendas is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it. #T4#
Gracias desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Berendas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The adventures of Berendas the control monster continue. Boring.#T5#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Berendas.
Berendas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (7) Berendas
Berendas controlling the pace for now.
Gracias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Berendas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracias working to try and regain half guard.
Gracias gets back to half guard.
Berendas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yet more stalling tactics from Berendas.#T7#
Gracias is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Berendas is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Berendas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracias keeping control of the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berendas in particular looking to stall.#T8#
Gracias is controlling Berendas's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gracias continues to stall.
Berendas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berendas is working away from the top position though.
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Gracias is defending well. #T9#
Berendas content to control rather than advance.
Berendas is trying to control. Gracias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Berendas trying to control the pace.
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.
Berendas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (10) Berendas
Berendas content just to control the position here. #T10##T11#
Gracias wants to hold on but Berendas pushes him away.
Berendas looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berendas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Berendas is stalling here but it's allowed Gracias to get half guard.
Berendas is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it. #T12#
Berendas trying to advance position but Gracias counters by regaining guard.
Berendas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Well,Gracias is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Gracias is pulling down on Berendas's head. It's preventing any offense from Berendas, at least for the moment.
Berendas is stalling in the full guard.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Berendas tries to pass. #T13#
Gracias pulls Berendas in close to prevent any damage.
Gracias being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Berendas tries to pass.
Gracias wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Berendas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Berendas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Berendas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berendas pushes down on Gracias's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berendas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracias.
Berendas pushes down on Gracias's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas wins on points by 10 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Uvele Berendas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Slim Perkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Hoyce Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gracias gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Perkins has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gracias clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Perkins (4) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracias turns into Perkins and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (4) vs (2) Gracias
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Perkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracias is aware though and is defending well.
Perkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Perkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Gracias is fighting to break Perkins's control of his arms but Perkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Perkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracias defends it easily.
Perkins looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracias puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Perkins wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracias is trying to control. Perkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Perkins manages to get to full guard.
Perkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Perkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracias controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Perkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (6) vs (2) Gracias
Perkins passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Perkins (9) vs (2) Gracias
Perkins fails to advance to Gracias's back.
Perkins controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Perkins fails to move to back control.
Perkins controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perkins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Perkins seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gracias is holding on tight.
#T5#
Perkins looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Perkins looking to control and managing it successfully.
Perkins trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Perkins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6##SUB#
Perkins goes for an armbar but Gracias turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gracias. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (9) vs (4) Gracias
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Perkins.
Gracias trying to control but Perkins is working from the bottom.
Perkins working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Gracias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Gracias 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.
Perkins pulls Gracias in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracias from doing any damage or advancing position.
Perkins wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Perkins looking to control.
#SUB#
Perkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Perkins has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gracias should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Perkins has tightened it up now! Gracias 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 8:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Slim Perkins!
After winning the bout, Slim Perkins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Luke Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Hoyce Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gracias rushes Penn and presses him up against the cage.
Penn gets underhooks to prevent Gracias's takedown attempt.
Gracias drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Penn has hold of one of Gracias's legs. Gracias is fighting the takedown attempt but Penn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (0) Gracias
Penn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracias manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (2) Gracias
Penn keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias being controlled here momentarily.
Gracias stays in close to Penn's body and controls the position. #T1#
Penn managing to control the position. #T2#
Gracias is pushing down on Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Penn trying to control but Gracias postures up.
Gracias trying to control the pace. #T3#
Penn tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg.
Penn wants to get back to full guard but Gracias has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (2) vs (5) Gracias
Penn tries to lock up and control but Gracias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Penn is looking to improve his position but Gracias isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracias avoids the attempt from Penn to control.#T4#
Penn can't escape the position.
Penn is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Steel Penn Training Den, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gracias looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracias content just to control the position here.
Penn wants to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Gracias avoids the attempt from Penn to control.#SUB2#
Penn tries to improve his position but Gracias has taken his back! Gracias has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Penn tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gracias pushes Penn away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hoyce Gracias!
Hoyce Gracias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 338 Gabenagus vs Soderberg
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Hoyce Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 24 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracias closes the distance and clinches up with Gaul, looking for a takedown. Gracias pushes Gaul against the cage but Gaul circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracias seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Gaul throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracias tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gaul is in Gracias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Gaul
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gaul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Let's hope that Gaul 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.
Gaul trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Gaul wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (2) Gaul
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gaul holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracias's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracias defends well.
Gracias won't allow Gaul to sweep him here. #T3#
Gracias slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
Gaul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaul looking to control.
Gracias preventing the sweep. #T4#
Gracias wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Gaul has Gracias pulled in close to control his posture.
Gaul wants to hit a sweep here but Gracias passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gaul there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gaul keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Gracias controlling the pace for now.
Gaul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gaul is still trying to improve position.
Gaul tries to lock up and control but Gracias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracias trying to control but Gaul is having none of it. #T6#
Gracias takes Gaul's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (8) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul tries to roll but Gracias sticks to his back.
Gaul looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracias.
You can see the frustration on Gaul's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7#
Gracias really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gaul.
Gaul trying to control the action but Gracias just sinks the hooks in.
Gracias doesn't have the hooks in and Gaul manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (8) vs (4) Gaul
Gracias seems keen to control Gaul's posture.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.#T8#
Gaul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gaul is stalling in the full guard.
Gaul looking to pass the guard.
Gaul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Gaul drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracias manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gaul has Gracias in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (10) vs (4) Gaul#T9##SUB2#
Gaul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
#T10##SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gaul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracias trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul working a defensive guard but Gracias manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (13) vs (4) Gaul
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Gaul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Gaul tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (15) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul tries to improve his position but instead Gracias has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (18) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul trying to control the hands but Gracias won't let him.
Gaul is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracias off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Gracias is hanging on to Gaul's back as he tries to escape.
#T12#
Gaul trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracias is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gracias is not going to allow Gaul to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Gaul defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T13#
Gaul trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracias doesn't have the hooks in and Gaul manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (18) vs (6) Gaul
Gaul seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass. #T14#
Gracias is controlling Gaul's posture.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias trying to keep a closed guard but Gaul is proving a slippery customer.
Gaul tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias can't keep his opponent in guard - Gaul advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gaul wants to pass to mount but Gracias is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Hoyce Gracias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 334 Johnson vs Macker
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Hoyce Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracias shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ieyasu pinned against the cage. Ieyasu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ieyasu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gracias defends it well.#TD#
Gracias shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracias was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracias (4) vs (0) Ieyasu
Ieyasu is trying to work for a sweep but Gracias has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (6) vs (0) Ieyasu
Ieyasu is looking to improve his position but Gracias isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracias controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ieyasu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Gracias forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (9) vs (0) Ieyasu
Ieyasu wants to escape the position.
Ieyasu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ieyasu trying to control the action but Gracias just sinks the hooks in.
Gracias seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ieyasu is in bad spot here.
Gracias is trying to stick to Ieyasu's back but Ieyasu is turning into Gracias. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracias's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ieyasu. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (9) vs (2) Ieyasu
Ieyasu wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.#T2##SUB2#
Ieyasu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracias dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (11) vs (2) Ieyasu
Ieyasu controls Gracias momentarily but Gracias frees himself.
Ieyasu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Ieyasu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracias is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ieyasu. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (14) vs (2) Ieyasu#T3#
You can see the frustration on Ieyasu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ieyasu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracias works to advance to full mount. Ieyasu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (16) vs (2) Ieyasu
Ieyasu is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracias avoids the attempt from Ieyasu to control.#T4#
Gracias prevents Ieyasu from getting the reversal.
Ieyasu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ieyasu is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracias has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (19) vs (2) Ieyasu#SUB#
Gracias is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ieyasu defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Ieyasu right now.
I would not like to be Ieyasu right now.
Ieyasu tries to escape but Gracias has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T5#
Gracias is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ieyasu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracias's guard. Nice work there by Ieyasu.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (19) vs (4) Ieyasu
Ieyasu wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Ieyasu pushing down on Gracias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T6#
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Ieyasu has control of the leg.
Ieyasu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (19) vs (7) Ieyasu
Ieyasu tries to control but Gracias wriggling away.
Gracias has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Ieyasu's lack of action.
Gracias is staying active underneath Ieyasu, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Ieyasu is looking for submissions but instead, Gracias has regained full guard.
Ieyasu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracias's guard. #T7#
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for a submission but Gracias manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Ieyasu tries to pass.
Gracias has control of Ieyasu's left arm, preventing Ieyasu from doing any damage.
Ieyasu stays in close to Gracias's body and controls the position. #T8#
Ieyasu is looking to advance position but Gracias has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (23) vs (7) Ieyasu
Ieyasu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ieyasu tries to reverse the position but Gracias maintains control.
Gracias fails to take his opponent's back.
Gracias avoids the attempt from Ieyasu to control.
Gracias content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ieyasu is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Ieyasu regains half guard.#SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for submissions off his back.
Ieyasu is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Ieyasu is pressing down on Gracias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ieyasu controls Gracias momentarily but Gracias frees himself. #SUB2#
Gracias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ieyasu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracias has managed to get both his arms back between Ieyasu's legs - danger averted.
Ieyasu wants to control the position but Gracias says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gracias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Ieyasu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ieyasu gets full guard.
Ieyasu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracias puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ieyasu is trying to get back to full guard.
Ieyasu is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ieyasu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Ieyasu wants to sweep but Gracias has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (26) vs (7) Ieyasu
Gracias controls the position.
Ieyasu looks to move to half guard but instead Gracias has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (28) vs (7) Ieyasu
Ieyasu is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracias has a good base and remains in mount.
Ieyasu is still trying to improve position.#T13#
Gracias controlling the pace for now.
Ieyasu is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracias has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracias content just to control the position here.
Ieyasu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Gracias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ieyasu working to try and regain half guard.
Gracias content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ieyasu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracias controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 28 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Hoyce Gracias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 331 Soderberg vs Hunt
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Hoyce Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yasalmibaal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Yasalmibaal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias trying to control but Yasalmibaal postures up.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal trying to control from half guard but Gracias is working away. #T1#
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.
Yasalmibaal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracias has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gracias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yasalmibaal is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Yasalmibaal stalling.
Yasalmibaal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracias trying to hold on to Yasalmibaal's head to control him but Yasalmibaal postures up.
#T3#
Gracias is controlling Yasalmibaal's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Yasalmibaal trying to mount his opponent but Gracias defends it.
Yasalmibaal is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (0) Gracias
Yasalmibaal looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Yasalmibaal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yasalmibaal prevents Gracias from getting the reversal.
Yasalmibaal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yasalmibaal prevents Gracias from getting the reversal.
Yasalmibaal controlling the pace for now.
Yasalmibaal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape. #T5#
Yasalmibaal controlling his opponent.
Yasalmibaal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape.
Yasalmibaal content just to control the position here. #T6#
Gracias tries to hold on but Yasalmibaal pushes him away.
Yasalmibaal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracias is looking to get to half guard.
Gracias keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Gracias tries to lock up and control but Yasalmibaal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracias is trying desperately to improve position.
Yasalmibaal controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Gracias tries to hold on but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Yasalmibaal tries to control but Gracias wriggling away.
Yasalmibaal is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Yasalmibaal controlling the pace for now.
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.
Gracias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yasalmibaal looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Gracias is looking to improve his position but Yasalmibaal isn't that keen on the idea.
Yasalmibaal content just to control the position here.
Yasalmibaal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape. #T11#
Gracias is looking to get to half guard.
Yasalmibaal controlling the pace for now.
Gracias manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Yasalmibaal is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Yasalmibaal passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (8) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias is squirming around, avoiding Yasalmibaal's attempts to control the action.
Gracias is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Yasalmibaal avoids the attempt from Gracias to control.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gracias has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gracias! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (8) vs (2) Gracias
Yasalmibaal has his hands on Gracias's head, controlling the position. #T14#
Gracias wants to control from the top but Yasalmibaal keeps moving.
Yasalmibaal seems keen to control Gracias's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias looking to sit in guard and control but Yasalmibaal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (10) vs (2) Gracias
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 327 Maximus vs Majere
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Hoyce Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 22 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gracias has Flenderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Flenderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gracias walks away with a smile on his face. Flenderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Gracias drives through and clinches with Flenderson against the cage.
#TD#
Gracias turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracias (4) vs (0) Flenderson
Flenderson struggling a bit here.
Flenderson tries to buck Gracias off but Gracias is having none of it.
Gracias controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson wants to control but Gracias postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Flenderson is looking to reverse the position.
Flenderson struggling a bit here.
Flenderson prevents Gracias from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flenderson is looking for a sweep.
Flenderson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracias's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Flenderson has his hands clasped together around Gracias's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Gracias content to control rather than advance.
Gracias tries to pass to full mount but Flenderson defends it.
Flenderson is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Gracias is thwarting Flenderson's attempts to control the position.
Gracias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Flenderson wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Flenderson trying to hold on to Gracias's head to control him but Gracias postures up.
Gracias is taking a breather. Flenderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Flenderson is trying to maintain the position but Gracias is very close to passing his half guard.
Flenderson is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Flenderson is trying to control but can't.
Flenderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracias is thwarting Flenderson's attempts to control the position.
Gracias is looking to advance position but Flenderson won't allow it. #T6#
Gracias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Flenderson keeping hold of Gracias's head, controlling as best he can.
Gracias tries to pass to full mount but Flenderson defends it.
Gracias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Gracias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gracias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Gracias controlling the action here. #SUB#
Gracias is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flenderson is just riding it out for now. Gracias eventually gives up the hold.
Gracias is taking a breather. Flenderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T9#
Flenderson is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Flenderson is trying to maintain the position but Gracias is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flenderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Flenderson looking to control.
Flenderson is controlling Gracias's posture.
Flenderson is continuing to stall.#T11#
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracias stays in close to Flenderson's body and controls the position.
Flenderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flenderson is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Gracias controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Flenderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The adventures of Flenderson the control monster continue. Boring.
Flenderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (4) vs (2) Flenderson
Flenderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T14#
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Flenderson has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Flenderson seems content to control.
Gracias desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias wants to control but Flenderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Hoyce Gracias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 323 Dallas vs Hall
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Hoyce Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Gracias
Johnson is keen to just control but Gracias is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson. #SUB#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracias is controlling Johnson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg. #T2#
Gracias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson prevents Gracias from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (5) vs (0) Gracias#T3##SUB#
Johnson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracias has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Johnson trying to control but Gracias is having none of it. #T4##SUB#
Gracias is trying to control the position here but Johnson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drake Johnson!
A very excited looking Drake Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 314 Bar vs Makarov
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Hoyce Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Bernhard River!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
River instigates a clinch. #TD2#
River has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gracias is trying to keep an underhook but River manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) River
Gracias is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gracias wants to control but River is keeping busy.
River is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
River is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
River is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracias has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1##SUB2#
River is working for a kimura but Gracias is defending it quite comfortably.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working. #SUB2#
River looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2##SUB2#
River is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracias is just riding it out for now. River eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
River is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
River is looking to pass Gracias's guard but actually Gracias recovers to full guard.
River is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
River looking to sit in guard and control but Gracias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (2) River#T4##SUB2#
River had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracias defends it easily.
Gracias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
River looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracias passes into half guard.
Gracias is stalling here. River is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gracias seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and River has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (2) vs (6) River#T5##SUB2#
River thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracias can't do much from the bottom here.
River looking to control but instead Gracias has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Well, if River is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
River is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracias has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Gracias gets full guard.
River stays in close to Gracias's body and controls the position.
River looking to pass the guard.
River's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracias trying to control the position.
#T7#
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
River drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracias manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now River has Gracias in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (4) vs (6) River
River looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8#
River looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracias puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
River has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
River is trying to control but can't.
Gracias is pressing down on River's thigh, looking to free his foot. River is holding on for now.
River is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
River regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
River keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracias sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10##SUB2#
River working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
River has his hands on Gracias's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Gracias got a little sloppy there for a moment and River has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracias has managed to get both his arms back between River's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
River isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gracias stacks River 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 Gracias! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (7) vs (6) River#T11#
Gracias moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (9) vs (6) River
River tries to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Gracias trying to control but River is having none of it.
River tries to reverse the position but Gracias maintains control.#T12#
River wants to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
River is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracias looking to control and managing it successfully.
River has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (12) vs (6) River
River trying to control the hands but Gracias won't let him. #T13#
River tries to escape the position.
Will Gracias go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy River right now.
River is still trying to improve position.#T14#
Gracias struggling to keep hold of the position.
River is in bad spot here.
Gracias controls the action.
I really don't envy River right now.
Gracias is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
River manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracias's guard. Nice work there by River.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (12) vs (8) River
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
An out of breath Hoyce Gracias thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 312 Hall vs Bar
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Hoyce Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Nori Voluspa!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Voluspa tries to clinch but Gracias is having none of it. #CL2#
Voluspa rushes Gracias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Voluspa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gracias regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Voluspa#SUB2#
Voluspa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracias is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracias has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (2) Voluspa#SUB2#
Voluspa has his foot on Gracias's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracias works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracias controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Voluspa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracias defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Voluspa trying to control the position here.
Voluspa keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass.
Voluspa trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Voluspa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Voluspa is trying to keep Gracias in close.
#SUB2#
Voluspa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Voluspa is tightening it up a little... Gracias has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gracias reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gracias taps out! Nice BJJ there by Voluspa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nori Voluspa!
An out of breath Nori Voluspa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Hoyce Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Dodge Schotel!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schotel goes for a double leg but Gracias avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracias continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from Gracias as Schotel shoots in.#CL#
Gracias moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracias drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracias is pressed up against the cage. Schotel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gracias down to the mat. Gracias avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hoyce Gracias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dodge Schotel.#CL#
Gracias closes the distance and pushes Schotel back into the cage.
Gracias tries for a takedown but Schotel manages to get underhooks.
Schotel stops a takedown attempt from Gracias.
Schotel is pressed up against the cage. Gracias has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schotel down to the mat. Schotel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracias wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracias tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schotel manages to circle out of the way.
Gracias leaves Schotel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schotel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracias sprawls well. Gracias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schotel gets slowly back to his feet.
Schotel shoots for a takedown but Gracias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracias is looking to counter the offense by Schotel and move into the clinch.#CL#
Gracias rushes Schotel and presses him up against the cage.
Gracias has Schotel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schotel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Gracias is trying to drag Schotel to the mat but Schotel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gracias drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schotel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracias is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracias wants a takedown.
I was talking to Gracias's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Schotel wants a takedown.
Schotel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schotel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gracias prevents it.
Schotel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracias.
Schotel looking for a takedown.
Gracias is trying to drag Schotel to the mat but Schotel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schotel has Gracias pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gracias manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Schotel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gracias is working for takedown but Schotel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schotel tries to score a body lock takedown but Gracias shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracias is trying to drag Schotel to the mat but Schotel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schotel tries for a takedown but Gracias manages to get underhooks.
Schotel wants a takedown but no success here.
Schotel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gracias wants a takedown.
Gracias prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gracias gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schotel.
Schotel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracias pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3##CL#
Gracias pushes Schotel up against the cage in a clinch.
Schotel looking for a takedown.
Gracias stops a takedown attempt from Schotel.
Schotel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Schotel can't get the takedown.
Gracias drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schotel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracias is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schotel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracias changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schotel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schotel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracias sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schotel somewhat.#CL#
Gracias closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Gracias tries to score a body lock takedown but Schotel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schotel prevents the takedown attempt.
Schotel tries to score a body lock takedown but Gracias shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schotel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gracias is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schotel is defending well.
Gracias drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracias is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schotel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gracias is breathing heavily.
Schotel goes for a takedown attempt but Gracias pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Schotel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Gracias takes the fight into the clinch.
Schotel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gracias pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gracias is trying to drag Schotel to the mat but Schotel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T5#
Gracias has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schotel after a bit of a struggle.
Gracias is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schotel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracias drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schotel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Schotel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracias is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracias changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schotel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schotel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracias stuffs the takedown attempt from Schotel. Schotel gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracias tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schotel manages to circle out of the way.
Schotel shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracias manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schotel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracias doesn't manage to clinch there - Schotel circles away.
Gracias is looking to clinch but Schotel is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T6#
Gracias defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schotel.#CL#
Gracias drives through and clinches with Schotel against the cage.
Schotel wants a takedown.
Gracias has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schotel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracias stops a takedown attempt from Schotel.
Gracias prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracias drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schotel wants a takedown.
Schotel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gracias gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracias is looking for a takedown.
Gracias wants a takedown.
Schotel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gracias prevents it.
Schotel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracias.
#T7#
Gracias is looking to take this one to the mat.
Schotel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gracias is looking for a takedown.
Schotel is looking for a takedown.
Gracias wants to take the fight to the mat but Schotel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gracias drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schotel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracias tries to clinch up but Schotel circles away and keeps his distance.
Schotel feints the counter takedown.
Gracias slaps away a takedown attempt from Schotel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Schotel tries to get set, Gracias tries to push him back and clinch up but Schotel manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Gracias darts in and clinches Schotel up against the cage.
Schotel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gracias gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracias gets underhooks to prevent Schotel's takedown attempt.
#T8#
Schotel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracias.
Schotel stops a takedown attempt from Gracias.
Gracias is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schotel is defending well.
Gracias is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracias is trying to drag Schotel to the mat but Schotel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gracias changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schotel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schotel tries for a takedown but Gracias sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracias wants it to stay on the feet.
Schotel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracias as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Gracias. No joy for Schotel on that attempt.
Gracias seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Gracias closes the distance and pushes Schotel back into the cage.
Schotel is working for takedown but Gracias is calmly controlling the position for now.#T9#
Gracias is working for takedown but Schotel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracias tries to score a body lock takedown but Schotel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracias gets underhooks to prevent Schotel's takedown attempt.
Schotel tries to score a body lock takedown but Gracias shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schotel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gracias gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracias has Schotel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schotel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gracias is trying to drag Schotel to the mat but Schotel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gracias tries for a takedown but Schotel manages to get underhooks.
Schotel is working for takedown but Gracias is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracias tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gracias tries for a takedown but Schotel manages to get underhooks.
#T10#
Gracias is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Schotel is looking for a takedown.
Schotel stops a takedown attempt from Gracias.
Gracias has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schotel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Schotel is looking for a takedown.
Gracias tries to score a body lock takedown but Schotel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schotel goes for a takedown attempt but Gracias pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Schotel shoots for a takedown but Gracias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schotel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracias's waist but Gracias gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schotel off to one side.
Schotel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracias's waist but Gracias gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schotel off to one side.
Schotel shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracias sprawls well. He's pushed Schotel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Gracias gets a clinch.
Schotel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Schotel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracias avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracias is looking for a takedown.#T11#
Gracias looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Schotel has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gracias regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Schotel
Schotel forces his way into half guard.
Schotel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schotel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schotel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Schotel trying to pass the guard but Gracias defending well.
Schotel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Schotel might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T14#
Schotel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracias is looking to get back to full guard here but Schotel has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Schotel
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schotel wins on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Dodge Schotel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WVT 220: Erdogan v Jarvinen
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Gracias slips a jab from Murphy.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracias circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy throws a head kick but Gracias moves out of range.
Gracias steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Murphy.
Gracias bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
Gracias connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
Murphy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gracias scores with a hook to the body. Murphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick by Murphy misses
and Gracias counters with an inside leg kick.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gracias.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracias scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Gracias on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy throws a hook but Gracias blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracias.
Gracias blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Paddy Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracias, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Gracias avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
Gracias scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Gracias to work.
Murphy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracias in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gracias tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracias lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy tries to stall but Gracias uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murphy tries a body shot but Gracias blocks it.
Gracias is working Murphy over against the cage.
Gracias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracias lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracias lands a body shot.
Gracias lands a right hand.
Gracias lands a shot to the body.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Murphy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gracias avoids the elbow strike from Murphy, against the cage.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracias lands a left hand.
Gracias blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy stalling in the clinch but Gracias improves position.
Gracias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracias lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Gracias blocks the elbow strike.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracias controls his hands.
Gracias lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Gracias.
Gracias has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murphy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gracias can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracias.
Gracias lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Gracias.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracias controls his hands.
Gracias lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracias has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Gracias controlling the action here for a moment.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracias lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Good body shot from Gracias.
Gracias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy misses with an elbow over the top.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracias stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Gracias.
A short uppercut from Gracias.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracias.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Gracias lands a body shot.
Gracias lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracias scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
A short uppercut from Gracias. #ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracias pushes Murphy against the cage. Gracias is working some dirty boxing. Gracias pushes off with a quick right hook! Murphy goes down! Murphy tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gracias moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hoyce Gracias!
A relieved looking Hoyce Gracias thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WVT 212: Mahogany v Simone 2
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab from Gracias misses.
Robertson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Final Mile in the buildup to the fight.
Robertson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracias counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Ameen Robertson has been cut.
Good shot there by Robertson.
Robertson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracias uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robertson.
Robertson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracias's hands.
Gracias takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracias was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
Robertson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracias moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robertson misses with a straight left.
Gracias is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Robertson takes a swing at Gracias's ribcage but misses.
Robertson misses with a looping right.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Gracias avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Robertson misses with a body punch
and Gracias connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ameen Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Robertson. Those never looked like landing.
Gracias lands with an overhand left.
Robertson swings for the body but Gracias moves out of range.
Gracias let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Robertson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracias doesn't seem bothered though.
Robertson looks to land a left hand but Gracias moved out of range nicely.
Robertson 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.
Gracias misses with a few strikes there.
Gracias avoids the body shot from Robertson.
Gracias tries a quick counter leg kick but Robertson is wise to it.
Gracias lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Robertson, as that shot connected.
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!
Robertson tries to bum rush Gracias with a series of wild strikes but Gracias uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Robertson connects with a nice looking jab.
Robertson misses with a double jab
and Gracias connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracias fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Robertson is out of range.
Gracias throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robertson walks into a stiff left hand from Gracias.
Robertson scores with a jab to the body.
Robertson lands an overhand right.
Robertson misses with a two punch combination.
Robertson connects with a single shot there.
Robertson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracias counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robertson swings for the body but Gracias moves out of range.
Robertson throws an overhand right that lands on Gracias's shoulder, as Gracias tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Robertson misses the target.
Gracias takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracias.
Robertson throwing a counter right hand but Gracias manages to avoid it.
Robertson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracias is just out of range.
Robertson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracias was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
Robertson tests Gracias's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robertson punishes Gracias's body with a nice straight punch.
Robertson misses with a body shot.
Gracias wants to counter with a clinch but Robertson pushes him away.
Robertson tests Gracias's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robertson works the jab nicely.#ROC#Gracias is rocked!#T4#
Robertson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracias is just out of range.
Gracias is still on wobbly legs! Can Robertson finish him?
Robertson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robertson lands with a nice body punch.
Gracias looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracias looks up at the clock. Bad move! Robertson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Gracias. Robertson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ameen Robertson! |
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Event:
WVT 207: Haggar v Le Franc
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracias manages to avoid it.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracias seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gracias moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Jab by Gracie.
Gracias misses the jab.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Gracias avoids it with no problem.
Gracie throws the left hand but Gracias avoids the punch easily.
As Gracie tries to get set, Gracias tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracias closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Gracias's shoulder, as Gracias tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Gracias.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracias pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Gracias on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracias scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gracias throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracias thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side.#T1#
Gracie connects with a right hand. Gracias shakes it off.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie works Gracias's body with a nice hook.
Gracie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gracias counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracias counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracias looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracias moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Gracias looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracias staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook but Gracias avoids it easily.#T2#
Gracie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC2#Gracias is rocked!
Gracie circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Gracias tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Gracie wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kron Gracie!
Kron Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WVT 198: Ihantala v Primo
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Blikstein.
Blikstein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracias scores with a jab. Blikstein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blikstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blikstein misses with an uppercut. Gracias saw that one coming.
Gracias wants to counter the offense by Blikstein and move into the clinch position.
Blikstein tries to clinch up but Gracias circles away and keeps his distance.
Blikstein misses with a head kick.
Gracias has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Blikstein is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gracias takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracias. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blikstein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracias is out of range and Blikstein settles back down.
Gracias is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Gracias coming out on top.
Gracias tries a head kick but it misses.
Blikstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracias manages to avoid it.
Gracias avoids the head kick by Blikstein.
Blikstein moves away from the strike by Gracias. #T1#
Blikstein lands a high kick!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracias.
Gracias connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blikstein. Blikstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoyce Gracias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blikstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracias.
Blikstein looks to land a left hand but Gracias moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Gracias.
Blikstein throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracias counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracias swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Blikstein counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gracias!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracias regains half guard, as Blikstein was trying to land strikes.
Gracias trying to control from the bottom.
Blikstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracias's head. #T2#
Blikstein drops an elbow to the side of Gracias's head.
Blikstein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Gracias is rocked!
Blikstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracias is still in real trouble! Can Blikstein finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blikstein arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gracias's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein! |
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Event:
WVT 190: Logan v Assndrop
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracias moves out of range as Fraiberg strikes.
Fraiberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gracias throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hoyce Gracias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracias slips under a jab.
Fraiberg throws a big shot that misses.
Gracias connects with a leg kick.
Gracias throws a front kick that sends Fraiberg stumbling back into the cage.
Gracias throws an off balance right hand
and Fraiberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracias scores with a body shot.
Gracias scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Gracias.
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!
Gracias scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Fraiberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
Fraiberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracias blocking some punches.
Gracias swings wildly with an uppercut but Fraiberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracias tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fraiberg's elbow.
Gracias lands with a short shot to the head.
Fraiberg gets underhooks to prevent Gracias's takedown attempt.
Gracias blocks an uppercut.
Fraiberg throws a head punch that misses.
Fraiberg lands with a right to the head.
Fraiberg misses with the head strike.
Gracias gets through Fraiberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fraiberg gets through Gracias's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Fraiberg.
A right hook to the body lands for Gracias.
Gracias lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fraiberg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fraiberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fraiberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Fraiberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracias has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fraiberg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gracias.
Fraiberg working aggressively here.
Fraiberg tries a body shot but Gracias blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fraiberg.
Gracias lands a left hand.
Gracias digs a right hand underneath Fraiberg's ribcage. Fraiberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracias lands a body shot.
Fraiberg throws a head punch that misses.
Gracias tries for a takedown but Fraiberg manages to get underhooks.
Michael Fraiberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoyce Gracias.
Fraiberg misses with the head strike.
Fraiberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracias lands with a short shot to the head.
Fraiberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracias lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracias lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fraiberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracias backwards.
A short left from Gracias. #T3#
Gracias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fraiberg backwards.
Gracias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fraiberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracias.
A head punch on the inside from Fraiberg fails to land.
Fraiberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Fraiberg misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracias.
Fraiberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fraiberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracias is looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Gracias to work.
Fraiberg lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Gracias.
Gracias struggles to land a body shot inside as Fraiberg controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fraiberg.
Nice body punch from Fraiberg - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Gracias blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fraiberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracias tries to work over Fraiberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Gracias breaks the clinch.
Gracias fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fraiberg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fraiberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fraiberg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fraiberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fraiberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fraiberg tries to clinch there but Gracias circles away.
Gracias throws a good cross that connects.
Gracias misses with an uppercut
and Fraiberg makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gracias really felt that one!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fraiberg looks to land a body kick but Gracias moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hoyce Gracias will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gracias lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracias misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fraiberg is looking to counter punch.
Gracias scores with a body shot.
Gracias scores with a jab. Fraiberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fraiberg thuds his shin into the meat of Gracias's side.
Gracias fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fraiberg feints and then cracks Gracias's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracias down.
Gracias scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Gracias.
Gracias misses with a head kick.
Gracias tries to close the distance and clinch but Fraiberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Gracias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fraiberg.
Gracias lands with a right hand.
Gracias lands a slapping body shot.
Gracias bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fraiberg's head.
Fraiberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracias throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fraiberg counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fraiberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Gracias clinches up against the cage.
Fraiberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracias gets through Fraiberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracias is working for takedown but Fraiberg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracias tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fraiberg scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracias has had enough of the clinch but Fraiberg keeps him there for the moment.
Fraiberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracias controls his hands.
Fraiberg has a couple of punches blocked by Gracias.
Gracias misses with a punch on the inside.
Fraiberg gets through Gracias's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fraiberg takes a shot to the head.
Fraiberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fraiberg backwards.
Fraiberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Michael Fraiberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gracias blocking some punches.
Gracias lands a nice uppercut.
Fraiberg misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Gracias.
Fraiberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracias.
Fraiberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Gracias manages to break the clinch.
Gracias tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fraiberg is able to avoid easily.
Fraiberg is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Fraiberg tries to clinch there but Gracias circles away.
Gracias misses with a leg kick
and Fraiberg counters with a good, hard body kick but Gracias shrugs it off.
Fraiberg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gracias. That's going to slow Fraiberg down.
Fraiberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracias lands a lovely overhand right.
Gracias misses with a hook.
Gracias blocks the body kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gracias. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracias.
Gracias misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Fraiberg misses its target.
Hoyce Gracias seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Fraiberg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracias on the side of the head.
Gracias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fraiberg.
Gracias's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fraiberg under the eye.
Gracias attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fraiberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Gracias counters by clinching up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracias blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fraiberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracias misses with a body punch.
Fraiberg blocks a body shot from Gracias.
Fraiberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fraiberg prevents a takedown attempt there.
Michael Fraiberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoyce Gracias.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracias.
Fraiberg tries to throw a body punch but Gracias avoids it by throwing Fraiberg back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hoyce Gracias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Fraiberg lands a slapping body shot.
Michael Fraiberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fraiberg throws the left hand but Gracias avoids the punch easily.
Fraiberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fraiberg walks into a straight right hand from Gracias.
Fraiberg tries to move into range but Gracias moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fraiberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fraiberg throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Gracias holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fraiberg throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fraiberg gets underhooks to prevent Gracias's takedown attempt.
Fraiberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fraiberg lands with a light punch inside.
Gracias lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fraiberg backwards.
Gracias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Gracias tries to break the clinch but Fraiberg is controlling the position. #T1#
Gracias blocking some punches.
Fraiberg lands a shoulder strike.
Gracias stalling the fight.
Gracias pushes Fraiberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fraiberg can't find room to land a body shot as Gracias controls the action.
Gracias has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fraiberg seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gracias can turn it around.#BC#
Fraiberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracias pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fraiberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Fraiberg misses its intended target.
Gracias tests Fraiberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracias connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracias misses with a leg kick
and Fraiberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Fraiberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gracias lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracias lands a nice shot that snaps Fraiberg's head back.
Gracias avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Gracias.
Fraiberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fraiberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fraiberg throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Gracias counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fraiberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracias working aggressively here.
Fraiberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracias has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fraiberg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracias.
Gracias misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracias can't get the takedown.
Michael Fraiberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoyce Gracias.
Gracias lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fraiberg.
A short uppercut from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracias backwards.
Fraiberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fraiberg tries a body shot but Gracias blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fraiberg.
Gracias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracias is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fraiberg is defending well.
Fraiberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracias lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fraiberg backwards.
Gracias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracias working hard to break the clinch.
Fraiberg tries to throw a body punch but Gracias avoids it by throwing Fraiberg back against the cage.
Fraiberg is leaning against Gracias and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gracias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Fraiberg lands with a light punch inside.
Fraiberg lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fraiberg lands a right hand.
Gracias has a couple of punches blocked by Fraiberg.
Still in the clinch, Fraiberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fraiberg throws a head punch that misses.
Fraiberg misses with some punches.
#BC#
Fraiberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracias connects with a crisp jab.
Fraiberg throws a right hand that misses
and Gracias counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Gracias. That snapped Fraiberg's head back.
A head kick misses from Gracias.
A little feinted left hand from Fraiberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fraiberg misses with a body kick.
Hoyce Gracias is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fraiberg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracias connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hoyce Gracias.
I've got Gracias 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoyce Gracias!
After winning the bout, Hoyce Gracias thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WVT 176: Assndrop v Haudegen
Date: Oct 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Sturmovik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracias lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gracias avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crunch! Gracias slams his shin into Sturmovik's torso.
Gracias looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracias connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sturmovik takes a swing at Gracias's ribcage but misses.
Gracias is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sturmovik.
Gracias connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracias looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracias with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sturmovik throws a chopping leg kick but Gracias manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sturmovik chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracias can pounce on him.
Sturmovik throws a nice looking combination but Gracias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sturmovik misses with a leg kick.
Gracias takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gracias blocks a head kick by Sturmovik.
#T1#
Sturmovik connects with a leg kick.
Gracias misses with a head kick.
Gracias moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracias seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Sturmovik shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Gracias is backing up but Sturmovik catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Gracias covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Sturmovik Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirov Sturmovik!
During a confident post fight interview, Kirov Sturmovik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracias scores with a nice right hand.
Livingstone throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Gracias counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A shot in the inside from Gracias.
Gracias pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gracias scores with a shot to the side of Livingstone's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gracias.
Gracias lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Livingstone backwards.
Nice body punch from Gracias.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracias.
Livingstone tries to circle away but Gracias has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gracias.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Gracias.
Gracias lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracias lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Gracias.
Gracias lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Gracias gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gracias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracias not doing much here.
#T1#
Gracias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracias continues to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Further stalling from Gracias.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracias lands with a nice body kick.
Livingstone tries to clinch but Gracias is having none of it.
Gracias fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracias moves out of range as Livingstone strikes.#CL#
Gracias gets a clinch. #T3#
Gracias lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Livingstone backwards.
Gracias gets through Livingstone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracias lands a hook to the side of the head.
Livingstone takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Gracias.
Livingstone looks winded!
Gracias scores with a shot to the side of Livingstone's head.
Gracias stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gracias scores with a shot to the side of Livingstone's head.
Gracias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Livingstone backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracias creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracias scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Gracias on the inside.
Gracias lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gracias lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gracias.
Gracias lands a shot to the body.
Gracias lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Gracias works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Livingstone wants to get back to his feet but Gracias passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Gracias not doing much here.
#T4#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hoyce Gracias dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Livingstone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gracias - the referee stops the clock and Livingstone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gracias. Livingstone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Livingstone wants to clinch.
Livingstone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Livingstone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gracias jabs Livingstone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracias moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick from Gracias lands but Livingstone takes it in his stride.
Gracias scores with a decent looking hook.
Gracias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Livingstone can do to turn this around?
Livingstone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gracias fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Livingstone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Livingstone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracias scores with a hook to the body. Livingstone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracias bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Livingstone is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Gracias.
Gracias stuns Livingstone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gracias scores with a hook.
Gracias scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Livingstone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC#Livingstone is rocked!
Gracias lands a head kick!
Livingstone is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracias finish him?
FrankFurt Livingstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracias throws a powerful right kick. Livingstone tried to block low but the kick was high! Livingstone was taken right off of his feet! Gracias jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hoyce Gracias!
Our winner, Hoyce Gracias, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Redman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracias is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Redman off and has taken his back!
Gracias controls the position.
Gracias continues to stall.
Redman tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracias controlling the positon.
Redman just trying to survive but Gracias is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T1#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracias controlling the positon.
Redman tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Gracias is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Gracias working for the choke.
Redman can't escape the position.
Redman looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Redman trying to get back to his feet but Gracias is in full control for now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gracias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracias is hanging on to Redman's back as he tries to escape.
Gracias really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Redman.
Gracias keeps control of the position as Redman tries to break free.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias not allowing Redman to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hoyce Gracias dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Redman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracias shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Redman eats them both and turns towards Gracias to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gracias connects with the punch.
Redman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracias is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redman. #TD2#
Gracias tries to sprawl but Redman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracias trying to control here.
Gracias is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Redman trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Gracias looking for submissions off his back.
Redman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.
Gracias is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Redman jumps into side control!
Redman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Gracias is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Redman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Gracias looking for submissions off his back.
Gracias taking some punishment here, with Redman in his half guard. #SUB#
Gracias looking for submissions off his back.
Redman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gracias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracias.
Redman connects with a couple of short punches.
Redman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Redman scoring with some ground and pound.
Redman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Redman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gracias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redman defends it easily.#T2#
Gracias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracias is looking for a triangle but Redman pushes his legs off easily.
Gracias can't keep his opponent in guard - Redman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Redman has control of the leg.
Redman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Redman has control of the leg.
Redman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracias. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Redman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracias with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Redman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Redman slips a nice elbow through Gracias's hands, connecting with Gracias's forehead.
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. Redman connects with a nice short shot to Gracias's temple.
Gracias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Redman landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#Gracias is rocked!
Redman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracias's head.
Oh Gracias is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redman wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redman defends it easily.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Redman from controlling successfully.
Redman working some strikes from top position.
Gracias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Redman's guard. #REVR#
Gracias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Redman looking for a sweep. Not yet Redman, not yet.
Gracias seems to have got his legs back now.
Gracias sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Gracias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Further stalling from Gracias.
Redman is adopting a defensive guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hoyce Gracias will probably get the nod.
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#
Gracias lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Redman feints and as Gracias raises his hands in defense, Redman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Redman passes Gracias's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracias is refusing to be controlled, as Redman sits in half guard.
Redman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gracias taking some punishment here, with Redman in his half guard.
Gracias is looking for a sweep. Redman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stu Redman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Redman is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Redman trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracias!
Redman landing shots from mount.
Redman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gracias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Gracias wants to control but Redman is having none of it.
Redman breaks from Gracias's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gracias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracias tries to hold on but Redman pushes him away.
Redman working the ground and pound effectively.
Gracias sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracias.
Redman won't allow Gracias to sweep him here. #T2#
Redman trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracias, not yet.
Redman throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Gracias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Redman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gracias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Redman is aware though and is defending well.
Gracias looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gracias is looking for a triangle but Redman pushes his legs off easily.
Redman wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Redman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracias's head.
Redman landing with the ground and pound.
Redman looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Gracias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracias wants to sweep but no luck.
Redman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Redman wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Redman tries to pass.
Gracias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Redman trying to hold on to Gracias's head to control him but Gracias postures up.
Gracias is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Gracias trying to mount his opponent but Redman defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stu Redman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracias has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoyce Gracias!
A very excited looking Hoyce Gracias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Hoyce Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 9 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracias tries to clinch but Matariki is having none of it. #CL2#
Matariki clinches up against the cage.
Gracias jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matariki walks away with a smile on his face. Gracias gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracias fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Matariki has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Matariki has picked Gracias up - he's going for a ride! Matariki dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Matariki
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matariki content to control rather than advance.
Gracias has a hand on Matariki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Matariki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Matariki
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias is trying to escape the mount.
Matariki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracias wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (0) vs (8) Matariki
Gracias is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Matariki doesn't have the hooks in and Gracias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (8) Matariki
Gracias is stalling in the full guard.
Matariki is controlling Gracias's posture.
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Matariki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Matariki has control of Gracias's left arm, preventing Gracias from doing any damage.
Matariki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at SSJ Gym inform us that Matariki has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Matariki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracias forces his way into half guard.
Matariki wants to get back to full guard.
Gracias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matariki keeps working.
Matariki is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Matariki keeping control of the position.
Matariki is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matariki is positioning himself well to prevent Gracias advancing to mount.
Gracias is trying to control. Matariki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Matariki is looking to improve his position.
Gracias is controlling the pace.
Matariki is positioning himself well to prevent Gracias advancing to mount.
Matariki is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Matariki is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracias from advancing position.
Matariki is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matariki has a hand on Gracias's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracias takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (8) Matariki
Matariki is working to get back to half guard.
Gracias controlling his opponent.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T7#
Matariki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gracias wants to control the pace but Matariki is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Matariki regains half guard.
Matariki keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gracias is taking a breather. Matariki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Matariki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9#
Matariki is looking to sweep but instead, Gracias has passed into half guard.
Matariki has his hands clasped together around Gracias's back. He's all about the action.
Matariki tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg. #T10#
Gracias trying to control from half guard but Matariki is working away.
Matariki controlling the position well.
Matariki is trying to maintain the position but Gracias is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Gracias is looking to advance position but Matariki won't allow it.
Gracias prevents Matariki from improving his position.
Matariki is not content to let Gracias control the position.
Matariki wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Gracias trying to control from half guard but Matariki is working away.
Matariki trying to hold on to Gracias's head to control him but Gracias postures up.
Gracias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matariki keeping hold of Gracias's head, controlling as best he can.
Matariki is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Matariki trying to hold on to Gracias's head to control him but Gracias postures up.
Gracias wants to pass to mount but Matariki is defending the position.
Gracias works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (8) vs (8) Matariki#T14#
A lull in the action here as Gracias stalls from top position.
Matariki is looking to reverse the position.
Matariki is trying to control Gracias's posture but Gracias avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Gracias is heads and Matariki is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Matariki wins on points by 9 to 8.
A very excited looking Mapuche Matariki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Hoyce Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rick Segura!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Segura takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Gracias jumps into guard, dragging Segura to the mat.
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Segura is one step ahead there.
Segura content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracias has his foot on Segura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Segura works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (0) Segura
Gracias preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Segura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracias defends it easily.#SUB2#
Segura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracias defends well.#T1#
Gracias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Segura's guard.
Segura is refusing to be controlled, as Gracias sits in half guard.
Gracias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Segura is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Segura trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Segura looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Segura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracias is working away from the top position though.
Gracias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Segura is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Gracias is keen to just control but Segura is a slippery customer.
Segura wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
Gracias uses his free foot to push down on Segura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Segura. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (0) Segura#T4#
Segura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Segura looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (8) vs (0) Segura
Gracias has the hooks in. Segura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Segura trying to control but not successfully.
Segura tries to roll but Gracias sticks to his back.
#T5#
Segura trying to control the action but Gracias just sinks the hooks in.
Segura looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracias.
Segura tries to escape but Gracias has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Segura wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracias gets his hands free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Segura trying to control the hands but Gracias breaks the grip. #T6#
Gracias is hanging on to Segura's back as he tries to escape.
Segura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias manages to capitalize on a mistake by Segura to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (11) vs (0) Segura
Gracias has the hooks in. Segura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracias controlling the position well here. Segura rolled but Gracias kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Segura's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7#
Segura is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracias off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Segura's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Segura trying to control but not successfully.
Gracias is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Segura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T8#
Segura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracias controlling from the full mount.
Segura manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracias prevents Segura from improving his position.#SUB2#
Segura looking for submissions off his back.
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Segura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Segura is looking to improve his position.
Segura is still trying to improve position.
Gracias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Segura trying to control but Gracias postures up.
#SUB2#
Segura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracias pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Segura trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracias manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (14) vs (0) Segura
Gracias controlling from mount.
Gracias prevents Segura from getting the reversal.
Gracias trying to control but Segura is having none of it.
Segura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T11#
Segura tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.
Gracias is looking to advance position but Segura won't allow it.
Segura trying to control here.
Segura wants to get back to full guard.
Segura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Segura.#SUB2#
Segura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracias defends well.#SUB2#
Segura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracias is aware though and is defending well.#T12#
Gracias works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracias trying to control the action but Segura is working from the bottom.
Segura is trying to get back to full guard.
Segura trying to get back to full guard but Gracias takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (17) vs (0) Segura
Segura is controlling an arm, preventing Gracias from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T13#
Gracias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracias continues to stall.
Segura regains half guard.
Segura keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gracias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
Segura wants to control the action here but instead Gracias manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (20) vs (0) Segura
Segura gets back to half guard.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Segura is defending well.
Segura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracias is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Segura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 20 to 0.
A very excited looking Hoyce Gracias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Nerdspoof The 3rd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control from half guard but Gracias is working away. #SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Nerdspoof The 3rd is controlling well.
#SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking for a kimura but Gracias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nerdspoof The 3rd to get the leverage. #T1#
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working. #SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracias won't allow Nerdspoof The 3rd to pass to mount.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracias has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hoyce Gracias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracias takes a swing at Nerdspoof The 3rd's ribcage but misses.
Nerdspoof The 3rd scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracias should have avoided that one.
Gracias staying out of range there.
And Gracias tries to counter it with a takedown but Nerdspoof The 3rd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracias moves forwards but Nerdspoof The 3rd connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2##TD#
Nerdspoof The 3rd manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gracias on his heels. He'll look to pass Gracias's guard now, I'm sure.
Nerdspoof The 3rd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throwing strikes but missing.
Gracias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nerdspoof The 3rd controls the pace.#SUB2#
Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nerdspoof The 3rd seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nerdspoof The 3rd advances position into side control!#T3##SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nerdspoof The 3rd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control the position but Gracias is working away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to control but instead Gracias has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nerdspoof The 3rd in particular looking to stall.
Gracias trying to hold on to Nerdspoof The 3rd's head to control him but Nerdspoof The 3rd postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracias actively working from the bottom here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to control. Gracias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gracias on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nerdspoof The 3rd or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracias, which made it look bad. #TD#
Nerdspoof The 3rd scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gracias is looking to regain half guard here but Nerdspoof The 3rd keeps moving and retains side control.
Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling the position.
Gracias is looking to regain half guard here but Nerdspoof The 3rd keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias is not content to let Nerdspoof The 3rd control the position. #T1#
Gracias tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nerdspoof The 3rd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracias gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gracias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracias is staying active underneath Nerdspoof The 3rd, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is stalling here. Gracias is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nerdspoof The 3rd seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracias has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Gracias goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nerdspoof The 3rd rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracias's guard! Nice work there by Nerdspoof The 3rd!
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracias can do to turn this around?
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to sit in guard and control but Gracias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nerdspoof The 3rd swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Nerdspoof The 3rd pulls Gracias in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracias from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracias pushing down on Nerdspoof The 3rd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is staying active underneath Gracias, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Gracias is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nerdspoof The 3rd is just riding it out for now. Gracias eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gracias seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracias is trying to work for a kimura but Nerdspoof The 3rd is defending well.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nerdspoof The 3rd moves into full guard.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking to sweep but instead, Gracias has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nerdspoof The 3rd manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Nerdspoof The 3rd is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nerdspoof The 3rd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gracias looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Nerdspoof The 3rd scores with a takedown into Gracias's guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling from the top position.
Nerdspoof The 3rd seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracias for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Gracias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Nerdspoof The 3rd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Nerdspoof The 3rd misses its intended target.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a straight right.
Gracias drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nerdspoof The 3rd defends it well.
Gracias takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice uppercut lands for Nerdspoof The 3rd. That snapped Gracias's head back.
#T2#
Gracias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands with a hook. Gracias tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracias on the side of the head.
Gracias takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD#
Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nerdspoof The 3rd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lull in the action here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
Nerdspoof The 3rd laying and praying for a moment but Gracias takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3#
Nerdspoof The 3rd stalling away here and it's allowed Gracias to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd has gone for a leg lock! Gracias slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nerdspoof The 3rd's guard.#REVB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Gracias passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to bench press Gracias off him but Gracias keeps the position. #SUB2#
Gracias tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nerdspoof The 3rd gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hoyce Gracias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gracias.
Nerdspoof The 3rd working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracias throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nerdspoof The 3rd working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nerdspoof The 3rd 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd!
A relieved looking Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracias throws a head kick but Choo Two moves out of range.
Gracias connects with a body shot.
Choo Two steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracias.#TD2#
Gracias throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Choo Two was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracias finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracias pushing down on Choo Two's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracias seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Choo Two is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hoyce Gracias!
After winning the bout, Hoyce Gracias thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hoyce Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Dino Ebedi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gracias clinches. #TD#
Gracias jumps guard and drags Ebedi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ebedi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Gracias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ebedi defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebedi stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.
Ebedi content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ebedi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Ebedi won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
Gracias wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ebedi is now in half guard.
Ebedi content to control rather than advance.
Ebedi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ebedi prevents Gracias from improving his position.#T2#
Gracias has a hand on Ebedi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ebedi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (3) Ebedi
Gracias is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracias tries to improve his position but instead Ebedi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (0) vs (6) Ebedi
Ebedi controls the position.
Gracias tries to roll but Ebedi sticks to his back.
#T3#
Gracias is working hard here to advance position.
Ebedi controlling the position well here. Gracias rolled but Ebedi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gracias is trying to break free.
#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebedi controls the action.
Gracias wants to escape the position.
Good control from Ebedi.#T5#
Gracias is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ebedi controlling well, preventing Gracias from escaping the position.
Gracias is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gracias is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ebedi.
Gracias wants to escape the position.
#T6#
Ebedi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ebedi is continuing to stall.#T7#
Ebedi is hanging on to Gracias's back as he tries to escape.
What can Gracias do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ebedi is hanging on to Gracias's back as he tries to escape.
Ebedi biding his time, controlling Gracias. #T8#
Gracias trying to control but not successfully.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ebedi doesn't have the hooks in and Gracias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (6) Ebedi#T9#
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Ebedi is keeping the position.
Gracias is pushing down on Ebedi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ebedi is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracias wants to free his trapped foot but Ebedi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracias is looking to pass Ebedi's guard but actually Ebedi recovers to full guard.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Ebedi is keeping the position.#T10#
Ebedi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ebedi keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass.
Ebedi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (8) Ebedi#SUB#
Gracias is looking for a triangle but Ebedi pushes his legs off easily.
Ebedi preventing the sweep.
Ebedi stays in close to Gracias's body and controls the position.
Ebedi slips nicely into half guard.#T11#
Well, if Ebedi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Ebedi is controlling well.
#SUB#
Gracias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ebedi pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12#
Ebedi is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Ebedi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracias moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Gracias working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ebedi has passed into half guard!
#T13#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The adventures of Ebedi the control monster continue. Boring.#T14#
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracias has a hand on Ebedi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ebedi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (2) vs (11) Ebedi
Gracias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ebedi controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ebedi wants to take Gracias's back but he can't do it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ebedi wins on points by 11 to 2.
A victorious Dino Ebedi 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:
TD 18
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Big Foot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracias circles away.
Gracias with the counter takedown but Big Foot avoids it easily.
Big Foot shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracias tries to sprawl out of it but Big Foot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Big Foot avoids the head kick by Gracias.
Gracias swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracias as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Unicorn Big Foot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracias throws a low kick but Big Foot avoids it.
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracias as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Big Foot shoots in and bounces Gracias off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Big Foot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Foot is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gracias is pressing down on Big Foot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Big Foot from controlling successfully.
Big Foot slips nicely into half guard.
Gracias gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big Foot wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Big Foot preventing the sweep.
Big Foot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Big Foot works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Big Foot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Big Foot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracias is refusing to be controlled, as Big Foot sits in half guard.
Gracias gets full guard.
We've been hearing that Big Foot has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Big Foot trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Big Foot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Big Foot trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Big Foot tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gracias working for a triangle but Big Foot defends it easily.
#T3#
Big Foot trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Big Foot looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Big Foot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Big Foot tries to pass.
Big Foot trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Big Foot defends it easily.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Big Foot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Big Foot from controlling successfully.
Gracias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Big Foot wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Big Foot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hoyce Gracias will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gracias throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Big Foot was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gracias is not content to let Big Foot control the position.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face as Big Foot controls the position.
Gracias wants to control but Big Foot postures up.
Big Foot trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
Gracias tries to buck Big Foot off but Big Foot is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Foot is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Big Foot advances to full mount.
Big Foot trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Gracias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Big Foot wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely.
Gracias gets back to half guard.
Gracias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Big Foot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Big Foot's back!
Big Foot looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Big Foot wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Gracias punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB2#
Gracias looking to break Big Foot's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Big Foot remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracias will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gracias misses with a punch to the head.
Big Foot manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracias's guard. Nice work there by Big Foot.
Big Foot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a triangle but Big Foot pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Big Foot slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Big Foot working away.#T3#
Big Foot is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Big Foot is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Big Foot advances to full mount.
Big Foot looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SU#
Big Foot stands up from mount. Strange move. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Big Foot gets a double leg takedown into Gracias's guard.
Big Foot pushes down on Gracias's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Unicorn Big Foot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Big Foot seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Big Foot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gracias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Big Foot wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Big Foot is controlling well.
Big Foot uses his free foot to push down on Gracias's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracias. #SUB#
Big Foot is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracias frees his head quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Unicorn Big Foot dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gracias throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracias throws a head kick that misses.
Gracias tried to score with a low kick but Big Foot checks it.
Gracias's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracias obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Gracias closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Big Foot is working for takedown but Gracias is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracias pushes Big Foot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Big Foot has clasped his hands together around Gracias's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gracias tries to improve position but can't.
Gracias is not content to let Big Foot control the position.
Gracias tries to buck Big Foot off but Big Foot is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Big Foot tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Big Foot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
Gracias manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Big Foot stalling.
Big Foot is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracias tries to roll over but Big Foot keeps him under control.
Big Foot is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Big Foot is working hard here to advance position.
Gracias is pressing down on Big Foot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Big Foot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracias looking to control.
Gracias can't keep his opponent in guard - Big Foot advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Big Foot not doing much here.
Big Foot is looking to stall here but Gracias recovers full guard.
Gracias 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.
Big Foot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Gracias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB2#
Gracias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Big Foot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracias is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Big Foot wants to stand and escape but Gracias is having none of it.
Big Foot trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Big Foot swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Big Foot is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Big Foot wants to sweep but no luck.
Big Foot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Big Foot looking to control.
Gracias in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracias with a flurry of punches that miss.
Big Foot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Big Foot is pulling down on Gracias's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Big Foot is trying to keep Gracias in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoyce Gracias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracias has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
TD 14
Date: Jan 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Skolz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracias.
Gracias is looking to slow Skolz down with leg kicks.
Skolz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracias throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Skolz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Gracias 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Gracias is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Skolz's half guard.#SUB#
Gracias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skolz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracias.
Gracias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracias trying to mount his opponent but Skolz defends it.
Gracias is trying to control the action in half guard but Skolz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Skolz wants to get back to full guard.
Skolz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracias.
Skolz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Skolz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skolz.
Skolz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracias is looking to work some ground and pound but Skolz has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Skolz pulls Gracias in to control the position. #SUB#
Gracias drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Skolz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracias has Skolz in his guard.#REVB#
Skolz won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
Skolz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracias is proving hard to escape from.
Gracias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skolz controls the pace.
Gracias wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB#
Gracias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Skolz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracias is trying to keep Skolz in close.
#SUB#
Gracias working for a triangle but Skolz defends it easily.
Skolz preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU2#
Skolz gets to his feet. Gracias looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Skolz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skolz blocks the body kick.
Skolz throws a counter combo.
Skolz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gracias moves away from the strike by Skolz. #T4#
The fighters circling - Skolz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracias half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracias has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skolz finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracias's head. #ROC2#Gracias is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Hoyce Gracias has been cut.
Skolz throws a monster overhand right that drops Gracias! Skolz follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerrad Skolz! |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hadiki Jime! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hoyce Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jime closes the distance and clinches.
Gracias wants a takedown.
Gracias jumps guard but Jime turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jime drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracias pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jime tries to clinch but Gracias is having none of it. #TD#
Gracias gets caught napping as Jime dives in and scores a takedown. Gracias manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jime (2) vs (0) Gracias#SUB2#
Gracias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jime gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jime might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jime stays in close to Gracias's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Jime is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a triangle but Jime pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Gracias trying to keep a closed guard but Jime is proving a slippery customer.
Jime trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Jime is pushing down on Gracias's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracias is fighting to maintain full guard but Jime has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias tries to roll over but Jime keeps him under control.
Jime content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Jime looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Jime is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracias defends it well. #T2##SUB#
Jime looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Jime seems to be working for a kimura but Gracias defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Jime is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB#
Jime seems to be working for a kimura but Gracias defends the submission attempt.
Gracias manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Jime got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jime has managed to get both his arms back between Gracias's legs - danger averted.
Jime trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Jime won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
Jime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Jime works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4##SUB#
Jime is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracias sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracias gets full guard.
Jime trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gracias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Jime is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Gracias looking for a guillotine here but Jime defends easily.
#T5#
Gracias being controlled here, momentarily.
Jime trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jime wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Jime passes Gracias's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Jime seems to be working for a kimura but Gracias defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Jime seems to be working for a kimura but Gracias defends the submission attempt.#T6#
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
Jime trying to advance position but Gracias counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a triangle but Jime pushes his legs off easily.
Jime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jime stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.
Jime wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Jime is fighting to break Gracias's control of his arms but Gracias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jime trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Jime wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Jime got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jime has managed to get both his arms back between Gracias's legs - danger averted.
Gracias wants to sweep here but Jime controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jime drops back looking for a leg! Gracias is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracias manages to kick Jime off! Jime jumps back into Gracias's guard. #SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a triangle but Jime pushes his legs off easily.
Jime wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #T8#
Jime is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracias is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Gracias isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jime stacks Gracias 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 Jime! Score +3 for passing guard: Jime (5) vs (0) Gracias#SUB#
Jime tries for a kimura but Gracias is defending well. #SUB#
Jime is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracias is defending well. #SUB#
Jime is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracias is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Jime thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T9#
Gracias manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jime (5) vs (2) Gracias
Jime regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracias won't allow Jime to sweep him here.
Gracias is pushing down on Jime's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jime is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracias has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gracias is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jime sees it coming and defends easily.
Jime gets full guard.
Gracias won't allow Jime to sweep him here. #SUB#
Jime looking for a guillotine here but Gracias defends easily.
Gracias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jime's guard. #T10#
Jime is pressing down on Gracias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracias won't allow Jime to sweep him here.
Gracias advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jime (5) vs (5) Gracias
Jime tries to buck Gracias off but Gracias is having none of it.
Gracias trying to control the action but Jime is working from the bottom.
Jime tries to bench press Gracias off him but Gracias keeps the position.
Jime stops Gracias from passing to mount.
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Jime is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Jime is looking to reverse the position.
Gracias trying to control the position but Jime is working away.
Jime tries to buck Gracias off but Gracias is having none of it.
Jime is trying to control Gracias's posture but Gracias avoids it. #SUB2#
Gracias working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T12#
Jime is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gracias is trying to get an arm triangle but Jime is defending well. #SUB2#
Gracias tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracias has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jime is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jime is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracias off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jime (9) vs (5) Gracias#T13##SUB#
Gracias is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracias tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracias has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Jime (12) vs (5) Gracias#SUB#
Jime is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracias defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Gracias right now.
#SUB#
Jime seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Gracias's chin but Gracias turns very nicely into Jime's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Gracias.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jime (12) vs (7) Gracias
Jime keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass. #T14#
Gracias trying to move into half guard but instead Jime has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jime (14) vs (7) Gracias#SUB2#
Gracias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jime gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jime trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Jime pushes down on Gracias's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jime's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jime's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jime (14) vs (11) Gracias
Jime breaks Gracias's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jime (16) vs (11) Gracias
And that's the end of the fight!
Jime takes the fight on points by 16 to 11. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hoyce Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Stephan Letter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Letter gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Letter has Gracias pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Letter pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gracias tumbling to the mat - Letter dives into Gracias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Letter
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gracias working for a triangle but Letter defends it easily.
Letter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias wants to hit a sweep here but Letter passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracias there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Letter
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gracias sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Letter is controlling well.
Letter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Letter trying to mount his opponent but Gracias defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Gracias looking for submissions off his back.
Gracias gets back to full guard.
Letter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gracias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Letter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Gracias has his foot on Letter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Letter works his way back into a safe position though.
Letter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracias. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Letter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Letter won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
Letter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (5) Letter
Gracias looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gracias drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Letter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracias has Letter in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (7) Letter#SUB#
Gracias looking for a guillotine here but Letter defends easily.
Gracias wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Gracias has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Letter has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (2) vs (10) Letter
Gracias trying to remain calm as Letter controls from the top position.
Gracias tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Letter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracias is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Letter off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (6) vs (10) Letter#SUB#
Letter showing good submission defense here.
Letter trying to control the hands but Gracias won't let him. #T6#
Letter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracias haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Gracias working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Gracias is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Gracias is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Letter is defending well though. Gracias let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Letter is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gracias gets his way!
#T7#
Letter wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Letter trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Gracias looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Letter is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gracias gets his way!
#T8##SUB#
Gracias patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gracias is hanging on to Letter's back as he tries to escape.
Gracias is not going to allow Letter to sit and survive in this position.
Letter tries to roll but Gracias sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Gracias is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Gracias is persistently looking for the submission but Letter is defending it well.
#T9#
Letter is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Letter defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (6) vs (12) Letter#SUB#
Gracias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Gracias looking for a guillotine here but Letter defends easily.
#SUB#
Gracias looking for subs off his back but Letter has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T10##SUB#
Gracias has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Letter. Oh but Gracias has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Letter goes limp - he's gone! Gracias jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hoyce Gracias!
A very excited looking Hoyce Gracias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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