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Event:
HFC 44:Mogh vs Akutagawa
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Scorfna shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie lands with a hook. Scorfna tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Scorfna avoids nicely.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Scorfna moved away.#TD2#
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Scorfna wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Scorfna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Scorfna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scorfna is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Besta-Fera Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Scorfna defends the submission attempt.
Scorfna is looking to improve his position.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Scorfna is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Scorfna avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Scorfna trying to control here.
Gracie prevents Scorfna from improving his position.
Scorfna is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scorfna avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scorfna is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie prevents Scorfna from improving his position.
Scorfna wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
#T3#
Gracie throwing shots but Scorfna is blocking nicely.
Scorfna is doing well to control the position and prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
Scorfna is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Scorfna is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scorfna has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Scorfna looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Scorfna is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Scorfna is having none of it.
Scorfna is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab from Gracie.
Gracie lands a jab-cross combination.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorfna manages to avoid it.
Darius Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scorfna is defended easily by Gracie.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Scorfna fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Scorfna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorfna attempts a counter takedown but Gracie avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Scorfna takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Darius Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scorfna backs up against the cage.
Scorfna on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
#KD2#
Gracie drops Scorfna with a left right combo! Gracie follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2#Scorfna is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorfna can't do much from the bottom here.
Scorfna managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gracie.
#T1#
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Scorfna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Gracie working away.
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Scorfna's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scorfna sneaks back into half guard.
Scorfna is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Scorfna is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scorfna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Scorfna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Scorfna trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Scorfna is not content to let Gracie control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Scorfna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scorfna is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gracie unloads with some shots from mount but Scorfna bucks and avoids them well.
Scorfna tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away. #T3#
Gracie thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The referee warns Scorfna that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Scorfna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Scorfna wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scorfna sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Scorfna is defending well. #SUB#
Scorfna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Scorfna wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Scorfna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Scorfna's head.
Scorfna is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie is thwarting Scorfna's attempts to control the position.
Gracie slips a nice elbow through Scorfna's hands, connecting with Scorfna's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Scorfna half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gracie throws a body punch but Scorfna moves out of range.
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie scores with a jab.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scorfna shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Gracie lands with a nice combination. Scorfna backs away looking to recover.
Scorfna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Scorfna enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Scorfna manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorfna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scorfna looking to control.
#SUB#
Gracie is sitting in close to Scorfna's body. Scorfna has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gracie is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gracie is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Scorfna.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ewgenju Scorfna!
Ewgenju Scorfna made sure to mention his sponsor, Critical Mass Q159 $75 in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Cudlitz goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cudlitz is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cudlitz wants to stand back up but Gracie manages to pass into side control.
Cudlitz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A lull in the action here as Gracie stalls from top position.
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We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudlitz struggling a bit here.#T1#
Gracie slows the pace down. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cudlitz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cudlitz wants to get back to his feet but Gracie drags him back down.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cudlitz regains half guard, as Gracie was trying to land strikes.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cudlitz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cudlitz's head.
Cudlitz wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is trying to control. Cudlitz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Cudlitz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cudlitz defends it well.
Gracie stops Cudlitz from getting back to his feet.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Cudlitz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cudlitz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cudlitz wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cudlitz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cudlitz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie throwing shots but Cudlitz is blocking nicely.
Gracie is trying to control. Cudlitz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Cudlitz. Cudlitz gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Gracie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cudlitz.#TD#
Gracie shoots in and bounces Cudlitz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gracie throws a right and a left that Cudlitz avoids nicely.
Cudlitz misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cudlitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Cudlitz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Cudlitz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie has hold of Cudlitz's hands but Cudlitz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cudlitz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudlitz is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to control but Cudlitz is keeping busy.
Cudlitz trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cudlitz can do to turn this around?#T1#
Gracie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Gracie looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cudlitz is defending well. Gracie quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cudlitz has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gracie celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darius Gracie!
Darius Gracie gave a mention to Fantasy Threads (Laundry 15%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Denghui uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie throws a jab when Denghui was well out of range.
Denghui ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Denghui circles away.
Denghui wants to counter with a clinch but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Denghui is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gracie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
Denghui shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Gracie lands a nice hook to Denghui's body. Denghui takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Denghui sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Denghui avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Denghui continues to drive forward.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gracie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Denghui clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie punches the canvas rather than the man. #T2#
Denghui is trying to break free.
Gracie misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Denghui preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denghui tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Gracie keeps control of the position easily here as Denghui tries to buck him off.
#T3##SUB#
Denghui showing good submission defense here.
Denghui can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Gracie working for the choke.
Denghui has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie cracks Denghui with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Denghui from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#T4##SUB#
Denghui preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.
Gracie misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB#
Denghui defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Denghui for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Denghui moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.
Gracie sets himself, and Denghui steps forward looking for the clinch! Gracie avoids it this time.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie swings for the body but Denghui moves out of range.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Denghui wants to counter the offense by Gracie and move into the clinch position.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Denghui had a free shot at his head there.
We've been informed that Denghui has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Gracie scores with a takedown into Denghui's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denghui is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gracie is positioning himself well to prevent Denghui advancing to mount. #T1#
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Denghui has control of the leg.
Gracie is controlling Denghui's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Denghui wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Darius Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Denghui is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie is pressing down on Denghui's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Denghui is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Denghui is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Denghui off and has taken his back!
Denghui is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracie.
Gracie throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Gracie controlling from the back.#T3#
Denghui rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Denghui keeps trying to improve his position.
Denghui is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Denghui is trapped and Gracie is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Gracie missing with punches from the back.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Denghui buck him off.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4##SUB#
Denghui preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denghui can do to turn this around?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Denghui is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Gracie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD#
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Denghui sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Denghui is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws an elbow but Denghui slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Denghui!
Gracie looking to control but Denghui is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie looking to ground and pound but Denghui is blocking nicely.
Gracie lands a couple of good shots and Denghui has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Denghui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie controlling the position well here. Denghui rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2#
Gracie missing with strikes.
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Gracie sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Denghui taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darius Gracie!
Darius Gracie really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fantasy Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 74
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 2 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gambini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gambini goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Gambini tries to pull guard but Gracie holds him up against the cage and eventually Gambini drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Gambini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gambini drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from Gambini.
Gracie is pressed up against the cage. Gambini has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gracie down to the mat. Gracie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gambini tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gambini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini fails with a takedown attempt.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gambini gets slowly back to his feet.
Gambini shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Gracie counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Gambini jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gambini is trying to pull guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gambini is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gracie to keep the fight standing.
Gambini has Gracie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gracie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Gambini is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gracie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gambini to the mat. Gambini regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gambini (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gambini pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.
Gracie told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gambini wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie postures up.
Gambini keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.
Gambini managing to control the position.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gambini trying to control the position here.
Gambini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Gambini is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gambini pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gambini 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.#T4#
Gambini pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gambini keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.#T5#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Gambini is adopting a defensive guard.
Gambini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (2) vs (2) Gracie#T6#
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gambini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gambini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie looking to control.
Gambini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T7##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gambini passes into half guard.
Gambini keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gambini continues to stall.
Gambini works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (5) vs (2) Gracie#T8#
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gambini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gambini is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gambini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Gambini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Gambini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gambini controlling from mount.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Gambini has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie wants to control but Gambini is having none of it.
Gracie stops Gambini from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gambini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Gambini avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Gambini controlling from mount.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Gambini controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Gambini isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie wants to hold on but Gambini pushes him away.
Gracie is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gambini is staying active.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Gambini has a good base and remains in mount.
Gambini controlling the pace for now.
Gracie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gambini (8) vs (2) Gracie#T12#
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gambini wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Gambini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gambini's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Well, if Gambini is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gracie wants to control but Gambini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gambini tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gambini content to control rather than advance. #T14#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gambini is one step ahead there.
Gracie looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gambini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, Gino Gambini, 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:
Stepping Stone 67
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Darius Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barnes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Darius Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Barnes.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracie pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Gracie forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gracie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Gracie jumps guard and drags Barnes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Barnes
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Barnes has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Barnes is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barnes has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T3#
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (2) Barnes
Gracie postures up.
#T5#
Barnes has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (6) Barnes
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T6#
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnes trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Barnes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8#
Gracie tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Barnes happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes working away.#T9#
Gracie is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gracie trying to remain calm as Barnes controls from the top position.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barnes controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control here.
#T10##SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (9) Barnes
Gracie tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T11##SUB2#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position. #T13#
Barnes trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barnes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barnes passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (12) Barnes
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T14##SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 12 to 4.
A victorious Trevor Barnes 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:
Stepping Stone 62
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Christmas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gracie on his heels. He'll look to pass Gracie's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Christmas (2) vs (0) Gracie
Christmas tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Christmas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (5) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is not content to let Christmas control the position. #SUB#
Christmas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Christmas keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Christmas working away.
Gracie is not content to let Christmas control the position.
A lull in the action here.
Christmas trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Christmas's best efforts.#T2#
Gracie tries to roll over but Christmas keeps him under control.
Christmas trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well. #SUB#
Christmas is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Christmas to get the leverage.
Christmas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (8) vs (0) Gracie
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Christmas works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Christmas (11) vs (0) Gracie
Christmas wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Christmas'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.#SUB#
Christmas working for the choke. #SUB#
Christmas looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Gracie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gracie trying to control the action but Christmas just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Christmas's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T4##SUB#
Christmas patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Christmas looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Christmas is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Gracie won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Christmas off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). LLoyd Christmas!
A relieved looking LLoyd Christmas 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:
Stepping Stone 58
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rickson Caceres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Caceres gets a double leg takedown into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Caceres (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Caceres looking to pass the guard.
Caceres has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Caceres 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.
Caceres slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (5) vs (0) Gracie
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Caceres is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well. #SUB#
Caceres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Gracie tries to bench press Caceres off him but Caceres keeps the position. #SUB#
Caceres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to control Caceres's posture but Caceres avoids it. #T2##SUB#
Caceres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to control but Caceres postures up.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Caceres tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Caceres has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Caceres goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Caceres's guard! Nice work there by Gracie! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (5) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Caceres is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Caceres is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Gracie trying to control but Caceres is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Caceres has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Caceres is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (5) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caceres keeps working.
Gracie slows the pace down. #T4#
Caceres wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Caceres regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Caceres is trying to control but can't.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Caceres is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is trying to control. Caceres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Caceres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Caceres looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Caceres trying to control here.
#SUB#
Caceres 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 Gracie. Oh but Caceres has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gracie goes limp - he's gone! Caceres jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rickson Caceres!
Rickson Caceres bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 52
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Darius Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Peyton in a clinch.
#TD#
Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Peyton regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Peyton
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Peyton is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Peyton has an active guard here but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peyton is trying to control but can't.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peyton has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peyton tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #T1#
Peyton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Peyton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gracie is pressing down on Peyton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peyton is holding on for now.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peyton avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Peyton looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gracie pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Peyton is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Peyton can't escape the position.
Peyton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Peyton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie content just to control the position here. #T3#
Peyton wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Peyton 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: Gracie (8) vs (0) Peyton#SUB#
Gracie is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Peyton is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darius Gracie!
An out of breath and clearly excited Darius Gracie thanked Fantasy Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 51
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Npenni Nzoechi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nzoechi or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie, which made it look bad.
Nzoechi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Gracie darts in and clinches Nzoechi up against the cage.
Gracie gets underhooks to prevent Nzoechi's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Npenni Nzoechi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Gracie works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nzoechi (0) vs (2) Gracie
Nzoechi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nzoechi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nzoechi is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up. #SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nzoechi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Nzoechi's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nzoechi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nzoechi looking to control.
Nzoechi keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nzoechi's guard.
Nzoechi wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nzoechi sees it coming and defends easily.
Nzoechi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Nzoechi wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Nzoechi trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Nzoechi is defending the position.
Nzoechi wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Nzoechi wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nzoechi is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nzoechi trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Nzoechi is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nzoechi working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nzoechi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nzoechi is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nzoechi trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Nzoechi wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Nzoechi is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nzoechi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5#
Nzoechi wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nzoechi is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Nzoechi is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Nzoechi is defending well. #T6#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nzoechi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Nzoechi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nzoechi is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Nzoechi being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Nzoechi keeps moving.
Nzoechi is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Nzoechi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracie is now in half guard.
Gracie is thwarting Nzoechi's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Gracie stalling.
Gracie is thwarting Nzoechi's attempts to control the position.
Nzoechi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nzoechi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nzoechi wants to control but Gracie passes easily into half guard.
Nzoechi trying to control from the bottom.
#T8##SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Nzoechi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darius Gracie!
Darius Gracie took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fantasy Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 45
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; John Jameson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jameson misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Gracie drives through and clinches with Jameson against the cage.
#TD2#
Gracie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jameson (0) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jameson isn't going anywhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Gracie wants to control but Jameson is keeping him busy.
Jameson is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jameson is trying to work for a sweep but Gracie has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jameson (0) vs (6) Gracie
Jameson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Jameson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jameson can't escape the position.
Jameson is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Jameson defends it well.
Jameson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie controlling the pace for now. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jameson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jameson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jameson (2) vs (6) Gracie
Jameson wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Jameson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Jameson won't allow Gracie to sweep him here. #T4#
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jameson controls the pace.
Jameson being controlled here momentarily.
Jameson pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jameson trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Jameson.
#T5#
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Jameson wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking to control Jameson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Jameson is trying for a kimura here. Gracie looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jameson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Jameson! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 40
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Darius Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shaver shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gracie defends it nicely.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Shaver changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Shaver manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Darius Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beaver Shaver.#CL#
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Shaver goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shaver is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Shaver shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Shaver
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaver is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver postures up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Shaver from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gracie controlling Shaver's posture.
Gracie is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tappelukerho that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Shaver controlling from the top position.
Gracie pulls Shaver in to control the position.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie controlling Shaver's posture. #T2#
Shaver passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gracie is not content to let Shaver control the position.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Shaver is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Shaver is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Shaver moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Shaver#T3##SUB2#
Shaver is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shaver is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (7) Shaver#T4#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Shaver tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie reaches up to try and control the position but Shaver seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gracie rolls and tries to escape and now Shaver has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (0) vs (10) Shaver
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie trying to control the hands but Shaver won't let him.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Gracie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Shaver.
#SUB2#
Shaver patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T6#
Gracie is trying to break free.
Shaver tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie pushed the leg off.
Gracie tries to roll but Shaver sticks to his back.
Shaver gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control.
Shaver wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #SUB2#
Shaver is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T7#
Gracie prevents Shaver from getting a body triangle.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie turns into Shaver and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (10) Shaver
Shaver controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself. #T8##SUB2#
Shaver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Shaver has an active guard here but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shaver sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Shaver defends it.
Gracie wants to advance to full mount but Shaver doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gracie trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie passes Shaver's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shaver moves into full guard.
#T10#
Gracie is pushing down on Shaver's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shaver is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shaver is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Shaver is working away. #T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie wants to advance to full mount but Shaver doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaver swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Shaver keeps moving.
Shaver pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom. #T13#
Shaver wants to control but Gracie passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Shaver is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Shaver is trying to control but can't.
#T14##SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shaver sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shaver gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaver wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 36
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thumb doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
#CL2#
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Thumb.#TD#
Thumb jumps guard and drags Gracie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thumb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thumb is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Thumb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (0) Gracie
Thumb sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Thumb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thumb works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Tappelukerho inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thumb defends well.
Thumb is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thumb slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (0) Gracie#SUB#
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thumb's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Thumb! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Gracie has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thom Thumb!
During a confident post fight interview, Thom Thumb thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 34
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Darius Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Thammy Jagonoy!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Jagonoy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gracie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jagonoy to the mat. Jagonoy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Jagonoy
Jagonoy is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Jagonoy keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Jagonoy
Jagonoy tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jagonoy struggling a bit here.#T1#
Jagonoy is not content to let Gracie control the position. #SUB#
Gracie has hold of Jagonoy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jagonoy seems comfortable defending it but Gracie has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jagonoy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jagonoy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gracie couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darius Gracie!
Darius Gracie took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fantasy Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 31
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Spencer Fulbright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Gracie has Fulbright up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Gracie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fulbright (0) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Fulbright is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Fulbright gets back to full guard.
Fulbright looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Fulbright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fulbright pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Fulbright keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fulbright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fulbright is controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie stays in close to Fulbright's body and controls the position. #T2#
Fulbright keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Fulbright looking to control.
Gracie stays in close to Fulbright's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fulbright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Fulbright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fulbright (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie wants to sweep here but Fulbright controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fulbright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Fulbright sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fulbright trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Tappelukerho inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gracie wants to sweep here but Fulbright controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Fulbright is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fulbright trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fulbright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie looking to control.
#T5#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Fulbright from controlling successfully.
Fulbright looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Fulbright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fulbright has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie looking to control.
#T6#
Fulbright slips nicely into half guard.
Fulbright wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Fulbright trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Fulbright passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fulbright (5) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie prevents Fulbright from moving into mount.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie is not content to let Fulbright control the position.
Fulbright working away.#T7#
Gracie tries to buck Fulbright off but Fulbright is having none of it.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fulbright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fulbright pulls his head out easily.
Gracie tries to roll over but Fulbright keeps him under control.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fulbright is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Gracie gets full guard.
Fulbright controlling from the top position.
Fulbright'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.#SUB2#
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Fulbright to get to half guard.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Fulbright sits in half guard. #T9#
Fulbright is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fulbright is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Gracie is pressing down on Fulbright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Fulbright stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Fulbright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Fulbright content to stall in guard here. #T11##SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Fulbright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fulbright works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fulbright pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fulbright wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Fulbright has control of the leg.
Fulbright sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie trying to control here.
#T12#
Gracie has a hand on Fulbright's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fulbright takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fulbright (8) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie can't escape the position.
Fulbright avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Fulbright tries to control but Gracie wriggling away. #T13#
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Fulbright wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Fulbright controlling the pace for now.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Fulbright's attempts to control the action. #T14##SUB#
Fulbright with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Fulbright gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fulbright content just to control the position here.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fulbright wants to take Gracie's back but he can't do it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Fulbright gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fulbright takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Spencer Fulbright thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 26
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Darius Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Drago back into the cage.#TD#
Gracie tightens his grip and picks Drago up, before dumping him to the ground. Drago manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Drago
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Drago can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.#SUB2#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Drago looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Drago gets back to full guard.
Drago looking for a sweep. Not yet Drago, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Drago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Drago looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Drago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Drago is tightening it up a little... Gracie has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gracie reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gracie taps out! Nice BJJ there by Drago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damian Drago!
Damian Drago gave a mention to Nutritional Shaved Ice in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 23
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gracie rushes Smyth and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Smyth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Smyth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (2) Gracie
Smyth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smyth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Smyth trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Smyth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Smyth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Smyth has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Smyth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Gracie is fighting to break Smyth's control of his arms but Smyth is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyth trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Smyth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Smyth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.#T4#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Smyth keeps moving.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Smyth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (4) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie pulls Smyth in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Smyth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smyth has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Smyth defends it easily.
Smyth trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Smyth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Smyth drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smyth has Gracie in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (4) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Smyth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (6) vs (6) Gracie#T6#
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Smyth is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Smyth looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (6) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Smyth has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Smyth has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smyth looking for a sweep. Not yet Smyth, not yet.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smyth dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (8) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Smyth trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Smyth is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Smyth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smyth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T9#
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smyth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Smyth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smyth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Smyth drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Smyth off! Smyth jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Smyth trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T10#
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smyth manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (8) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Smyth is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Smyth keeps moving. #T11#
Smyth controlling the position.
Smyth keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie is pushing down on Smyth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smyth is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Smyth to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Smyth keeps moving.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smyth haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smyth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #T13#
Gracie trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smyth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smyth is keeping the position for now.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Smyth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (10) vs (10) Gracie#T14#
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Smyth pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at Tappelukerho inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smyth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smyth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gracie gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gracie wins on points by 11 to 10. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 21
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Helio Machado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Machado pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Machado pulls guard.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Machado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Machado is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Gracie.#SUB#
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Machado is tightening it up a little... Gracie has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gracie reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gracie taps out! Nice BJJ there by Machado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Helio Machado! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 18
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Darius Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (4) vs (0) Tijhoff
Gracie advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (6) vs (0) Tijhoff
Tijhoff is working to get back to half guard.
Tijhoff tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Tijhoff reaches up to try and control the position but Gracie seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Tijhoff rolls and tries to escape and now Gracie has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (9) vs (0) Tijhoff
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tijhoff defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Gracie looking to break Tijhoff's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tijhoff remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T1##SUB#
Gracie working for the choke. #SUB#
Gracie goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Tijhoff escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (9) vs (2) Tijhoff
Gracie is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Tijhoff is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gracie still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gracie has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (13) vs (2) Tijhoff
Gracie taking a breather here. #T2#
Tijhoff is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tijhoff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tijhoff has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tijhoff struggling a bit here.
Tijhoff is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie prevents Tijhoff from improving his position.
We've been informed that Tijhoff has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Tijhoff wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (16) vs (2) Tijhoff
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tijhoff working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Gracie working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Tijhoff turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Gracie off and cradles Tijhoff's limp body as Gracie celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Darius Gracie! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 15
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Darius Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Darren Harged!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harged did well to prevent Gracie getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Harged
Gracie is taking a breather. Harged 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.
Harged is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (2) vs (4) Harged
Gracie trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Harged is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Harged keeps control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Gracie breaks Harged's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (4) Harged
Harged 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.
Harged working a defensive guard here.
Gracie controlling from the top position. #T2#
Gracie pushes down on Harged's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harged defends it well. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gracie controlling the pace.
Harged wants to get back to full guard.
Harged is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie is pressing down on Harged's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harged is holding on for now. #T4##SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Harged is defending well.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Harged is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Harged won't allow Gracie to pass to mount. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#T5#
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Gracie is thwarting Harged's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Harged is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Harged moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harged manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Harged in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (6) Harged
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Harged from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Harged got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harged has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Harged wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T7##SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harged gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie pulls Harged in to control the position. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Harged defends easily.
#T8#
Harged wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Harged defends easily.
Harged works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T9#
Harged tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Harged pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (9) Harged#SUB2#
Harged jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gracie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gracie and Harged has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gracie holds on to Harged's head and controls the position momentarily.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harged wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Harged keeps moving and retains side control.
Harged trying to control the position but Gracie is working away. #T11#
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (9) Harged
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Harged defending well.
Gracie works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (9) vs (9) Harged
Harged wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.#T12#
Gracie controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Harged turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (9) vs (11) Harged
Harged looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (11) vs (11) Harged
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T13#
Harged not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harged being controlled here, momentarily.
Harged looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie pushes down on Harged's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#T14#
Gracie stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harged trying to control but Gracie postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gracie gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gracie takes the fight on points by 12 to 11. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 11
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Darius Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Dionisio De Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Herrera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but De Herrera persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
De Herrera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Gracie has managed to clinch.
De Herrera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Darius Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dionisio De Herrera.
De Herrera goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
De Herrera gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. De Herrera manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) De Herrera
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Herrera controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie passes into half guard.
De Herrera wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#T1#
Gracie works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) De Herrera
Gracie content just to control the position here.
De Herrera wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
De Herrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
De Herrera manages to regain half guard. Good work.
De Herrera wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. De Herrera is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Darius Gracie! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 8
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Darius Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kaur Nurmsalu!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Nurmsalu gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Nurmsalu manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Nurmsalu
Gracie won't allow Nurmsalu to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Nurmsalu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie pushes down on Nurmsalu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nurmsalu trying to control but Gracie postures up.
#SUB2#
Nurmsalu actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is thwarting Nurmsalu's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmsalu wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Nurmsalu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Nurmsalu actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Nurmsalu won't allow it.
Nurmsalu is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nurmsalu avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB2#
Nurmsalu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Nurmsalu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Nurmsalu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Nurmsalu won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.#T3#
Nurmsalu trying to control from the bottom.
Nurmsalu tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Nurmsalu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Nurmsalu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Nurmsalu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Nurmsalu is looking to improve his position.
We've been informed that Nurmsalu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Nurmsalu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Nurmsalu wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie prevents Nurmsalu from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Nurmsalu is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Nurmsalu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nurmsalu tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Nurmsalu actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Nurmsalu
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Nurmsalu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie wants to take Nurmsalu's back but he can't do it this time.
Nurmsalu tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Nurmsalu is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Nurmsalu tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Nurmsalu is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nurmsalu wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Nurmsalu is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (0) Nurmsalu#T8#
Gracie avoiding Nurmsalu 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Gracie.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Nurmsalu tries to break free.
Nurmsalu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Nurmsalu.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (2) Nurmsalu#T9#
Nurmsalu trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pulls Nurmsalu in close to prevent any damage.
Nurmsalu trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmsalu is one step ahead there.
Gracie is pulling down on Nurmsalu's head. It's preventing any offense from Nurmsalu, at least for the moment.#T10#
Nurmsalu trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmsalu passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Nurmsalu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (10) vs (2) Nurmsalu#T11##SUB2#
Nurmsalu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nurmsalu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie passes Nurmsalu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Nurmsalu works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12##SUB2#
Nurmsalu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Nurmsalu up and slammed him! Nurmsalu can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (13) vs (2) Nurmsalu
Gracie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nurmsalu for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie gets to mount! Nurmsalu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (15) vs (2) Nurmsalu#T13#
Gracie wants to take Nurmsalu's back but he can't do it this time.
Gracie prevents Nurmsalu from getting the reversal.
Nurmsalu prevents Gracie from taking his back.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Nurmsalu tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nurmsalu is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie continues to stall.
Nurmsalu is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmsalu looks winded!
Gracie content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 15 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 5
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Max D Alessandro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
D Alessandro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
D Alessandro fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
D Alessandro gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
D Alessandro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
D Alessandro prevents a takedown attempt there.
D Alessandro tries to pull guard but Gracie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but D Alessandro has him pressed against the cage.
D Alessandro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
D Alessandro jumps guard and drags Gracie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
D Alessandro 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: D Alessandro (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Alessandro is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
D Alessandro not doing much here.
D Alessandro tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #SUB#
D Alessandro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
D Alessandro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
D Alessandro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of D Alessandro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take D Alessandro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: D Alessandro (2) vs (4) Gracie
Our spies down at at Tappelukerho inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
D Alessandro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by D Alessandro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: D Alessandro (4) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but D Alessandro defends it easily.
D Alessandro stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: D Alessandro (7) vs (4) Gracie
D Alessandro wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #T3#
D Alessandro tries to move to mount but Gracie blocks the move with his legs.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
D Alessandro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
D Alessandro trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie prevents D Alessandro from improving position. #T4##SUB#
D Alessandro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
D Alessandro tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
D Alessandro wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5##SUB#
D Alessandro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
D Alessandro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
D Alessandro takes a little break here. Gracie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
D Alessandro is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well. #T6#
Gracie holds on to D Alessandro's head and controls the position momentarily.
D Alessandro gets to mount! Gracie was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: D Alessandro (9) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
D Alessandro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of D Alessandro's lack of action.
#SUB#
D Alessandro is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for D Alessandro to get the leverage. #SUB#
D Alessandro is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is holding on to half guard well.#T7#
D Alessandro is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
D Alessandro stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie pulls D Alessandro in close to his closed guard and prevents D Alessandro from doing any damage or advancing position.
D Alessandro wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to sweep here but D Alessandro controlling him for the moment. #T8##SUB#
D Alessandro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: D Alessandro (9) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie wants to pass the guard but D Alessandro is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but D Alessandro keeps moving.
D Alessandro 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.#T9#
D Alessandro 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: D Alessandro (11) vs (6) Gracie
D Alessandro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: D Alessandro (14) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie regains half guard.
D Alessandro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
D Alessandro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
D Alessandro is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
D Alessandro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
D Alessandro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
D Alessandro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie tries to roll over but D Alessandro keeps him under control.#T11##SUB#
D Alessandro is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for D Alessandro to get the leverage. #SUB#
D Alessandro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time D Alessandro.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
D Alessandro wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie trying to control here.
D Alessandro trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #T12#
D Alessandro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
D Alessandro wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
D Alessandro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
D Alessandro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
D Alessandro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: D Alessandro (17) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie wants to hold on but D Alessandro pushes him away.
Gracie looks winded!
D Alessandro looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but D Alessandro maintains control.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding D Alessandro's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
D Alessandro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but D Alessandro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
D Alessandro looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
D Alessandro takes the fight on points by 17 to 6. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 3
Date: Jul 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Darius Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Shart gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Shart fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Gracie wants the takedown. Shart is fighting it off but Gracie persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shart's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Shart
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shart wants to control but Gracie passes easily into half guard.
Shart tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Shart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shart has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Gracie is thwarting Shart's attempts to control the position.
Shart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Shart trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Gracie wants to control but Shart is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Shart is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shart holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving.
Shart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie pushing down on Shart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shart wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Shart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Shart wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Shart
Gracie trying to control but Shart is having none of it. #T4#
Shart is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shart is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shart tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Shart is working to get back to half guard.
Shart wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.#T5#
Shart regains half guard.
Shart is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Shart actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie controlling the action here.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Shart defends the submission attempt.
Gracie trying to control the action but Shart is working from the bottom. #T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Shart makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shart.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Shart controlling Gracie's posture. #SUB2#
Shart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7#
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shart lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Shart#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully. #T8#
Shart might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T9#
Shart seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully.
Gracie has his hands on Shart's head, controlling the position.
Shart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T10#
Shart trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie controls Shart momentarily but Shart frees himself.
Shart controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shart trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Shart is looking to advance position but Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (9) vs (2) Shart#T11#
Shart is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Gracie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shart is now in Gracie's guard. A big mistake from Gracie there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (9) vs (4) Shart
Shart trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Shart slips nicely into half guard.
Shart content to control rather than advance. #T12##SUB2#
Shart is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie wants to sweep but Shart has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (9) vs (7) Shart
Shart working away.#T13#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shart presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (9) vs (9) Shart
Shart trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (11) vs (9) Shart#SUB2#
Shart is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shart is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (11) vs (11) Shart
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shart is aware though and is defending well.
Shart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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! Gracie is heads and Shart is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
Rumsfeld Shart was interviewed post fight and said 'You either win or you learn, this time I learned... Ossss'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 2
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Choo Oi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Choo Oi (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Choo Oi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Choo Oi's legs - danger averted.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Gracie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Choo Oi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Choo Oi up and slammed him! Choo Oi can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Choo Oi (0) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Choo Oi (0) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo Oi working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Choo Oi doesn't allow it. #T1#
Choo Oi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Choo Oi regains half guard.
Choo Oi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie controlling the action here. #SUB#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Choo Oi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Choo Oi is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Choo Oi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back.
Choo Oi is breathing heavily.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Choo Oi wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Choo Oi is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#SUB#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Choo Oi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Choo Oi.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Choo Oi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Choo Oi's legs - danger averted.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4##SUB#
Choo Oi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Choo Oi being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracie passes Choo Oi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Choo Oi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Choo Oi (0) vs (10) Gracie#T6#
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Choo Oi has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Choo Oi (0) vs (13) Gracie
Choo Oi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracie.
Choo Oi is trying to break free.
Choo Oi is working hard here to advance position.
Choo Oi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie controlling from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Gracie prevents Choo Oi from getting the reversal.
We've been informed that Gracie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Choo Oi (0) vs (16) Gracie
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T8#
You can see the frustration on Choo Oi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
Gracie controls the position.
Choo Oi tries to break free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Choo Oi turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Choo Oi (2) vs (16) Gracie
Choo Oi looking to pass the guard.
Gracie pulls Choo Oi in close to prevent any damage. #T9##SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Choo Oi is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Choo Oi has managed to sneak the leg through.#T10##SUB#
Choo Oi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Choo Oi eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Choo Oi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Choo Oi (2) vs (18) Gracie
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie content to stall in guard here. #T11##SUB#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
More stalling from Gracie.#SUB#
Choo Oi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T12#
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Choo Oi working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T13##SUB#
Choo Oi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Choo Oi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Choo Oi is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie stays in close to Choo Oi's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Choo Oi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#T14#
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 18 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aru connects with a body shot.
Aru works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aru lands an overhand right.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Aru counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aru counters with a right hand to the body.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aru throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Aru lands the left hand.
Gracie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aru fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aru counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Aru counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aru shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gracie eats them both and turns towards Aru to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Aru cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Aru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Aru lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Aru counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aru scores with a jab to the head.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick
letting Aru counter with a right hand.
Gracie gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Aru gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Aru!
Tommy Aru decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Bayat shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Bayat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bayat has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Gracie gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Bayat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Bayat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bayat's guard.
Bayat is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bayat trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Bayat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bayat wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bayat!
Gracie controlling from mount.
Bayat sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gracie is taking a breather. Bayat 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.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bayat defending well though. #T2#
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bayat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bayat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bayat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Bayat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #T3#
Bayat is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Bayat looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Bayat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Bayat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bayat fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Bayat clinches.
Bayat has Gracie pressed against the cage, preventing Gracie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bayat is looking to control Gracie's arms but Gracie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bayat has his back to the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bayat is trying to pull guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Darius Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kemal Bayat.#TD#
Gracie turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gracie manages to end up in side control.
Bayat manages to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bayat tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Bayat is quick to defend against it.
Bayat tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it. #TD#
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bayat did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bayat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Bayat won't allow it.
Bayat is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bayat for as long as he can get away with.#T1##SUB2#
Bayat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bayat wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie with the ground and pound from mount.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bayat working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Bayat is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracie has taken his back - oops!#T3#
Bayat rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Bayat breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bayat is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bayat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bayat trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bayat tries to improve position but can't.
Darius Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gracie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bayat can do to turn this around?#SU#
Gracie decides to stand back up. #TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Gracie 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#
Bayat shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Bayat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Bayat is quick to defend against it.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Bayat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Darius Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kemal Bayat.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bayat 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.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Further stalling from Gracie.#SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bayat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Bayat's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bayat being controlled here, momentarily.
Bayat looking to control.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Bayat has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Bayat postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bayat, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Bayat isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gracie stacks Bayat on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gracie!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gracie throws a strike aimed at the side of Bayat's head but Bayat avoids it well.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Bayat is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Bayat is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gracie! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Bayat has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Darius Gracie! |
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