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Event:
SYN 1063 Stark vs Danger
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gracie misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie working the ground and pound but Lawson is defending the strikes.
Lawson parries the strikes from Gracie easily there. Gracie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lawson to escape.
Gracie misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawson, who protects the arm well.
Gracie throws a strike aimed at the side of Lawson's head but Lawson avoids it well.
Lawson defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson regains half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Lawson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ethan Gracie! |
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Event:
HFC 66:Yamasaki vs Leonidas
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Ethan Gracie has been cut.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Morales counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Morales dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
Morales regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morales trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Morales is looking to escape.
Gracie prevents Morales from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Morales is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ethan Gracie! |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 12
Date: Aug 24, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Garces closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garces lands in his opponent's guard.
Garces sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Garces pushes his legs off easily.
Garces scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garces trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garces is aware though and is defending well.
Garces advances to half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Garces is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Garces wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garces trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Garces wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is pressing down on Garces's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Garces uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Garces!#REVR##SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garces is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garces can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garces doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie is tightening it up a little... Garces has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Garces reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Garces taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ethan Gracie! |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R7
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Axelsen stuffs the takedown.
Axelsen lands a jab.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Axelsen sprawls well. Axelsen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Axelsen, which made it look bad.
Loke Axelsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Gracie.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Axelsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Axelsen throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axelsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Axelsen sprawls well.
Axelsen digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
#T1#
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie shoots and misses
and Axelsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Axelsen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Axelsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Axelsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Axelsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie dives in and grabs Axelsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Axelsen pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Gracie tries for a takedown but Axelsen circles away easily
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Axelsen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie looks winded!
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Axelsen.#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Axelsen finish him?
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Axelsen counters with a crisp right that sends Gracie to the canvas! Axelsen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loke Axelsen!
Our winner, Loke Axelsen, 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.
The defeated Ethan Gracie had this to say: 'Four losses in a row. Not a good look for me man. Don't know whats next to be honest.'. |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R6
Date: Mar 31, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Banik is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Banik tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Banik wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Banik is defending it quite comfortably.
Banik gets full guard.
Banik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Banik slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Banik trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Banik 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.
Banik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Banik working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Banik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banik working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banik is aware though and is defending well.
Banik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.#SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Banik preventing the sweep.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Banik has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Banik lands a couple of digs.
Banik working some strikes from top position.
Banik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Banik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banik stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Banik trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T2#
Banik chips away with some ground and pound.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Banik slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banik is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Banik pushes his legs off easily.
Banik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Banik uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as Banik controls the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Banik landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Banik creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Banik lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Banik lands a nice forearm strike.
Gracie tries to bench press Banik off him but Banik keeps the position.
Banik working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Banik trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Banik keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Banik is working Gracie over with some ground and pound from side control.
Banik is working Gracie over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gracie tries to buck Banik off but Banik is having none of it.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banik lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie won't allow Banik to pass to mount.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Banik has control of the leg.
Banik is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Banik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Banik is controlling the pace.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie has hold of Banik's hands but Banik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Banik working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice strikes from Banik there. #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Banik trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banik pulls his head out easily.
Banik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Banik has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Branko Banik dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banik's waist but Banik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Banik with the counter takedown but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Ethan Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banik throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banik.
A swing and a miss from Banik.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice sprawl there from Banik as Gracie shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Banik with the counter takedown but Gracie avoids it easily.#TD2#
Banik bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Banik working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banik working the ground and pound.
Banik content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Banik lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie has hold of Banik's hands but Banik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banik pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banik lands a nice short elbow.
Banik trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie has a hand on Banik's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Banik takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Banik working the ground and pound effectively.
Banik looking to finish Gracie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gracie!
Banik controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Banik looking to finish Gracie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gracie!
Banik tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Banik landing strikes from the mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banik scoring with strikes but Gracie is staying in there.
Banik landing punches.
Banik prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Banik unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Gracie wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Banik celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Branko Banik!
An out of breath Branko Banik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Ethan Gracie had this to say: 'Four losses in a row. Not a good look for me man. Don't know whats next to be honest.'. |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R5
Date: Mar 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Greene to counter with a crisp jab.
Greene looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Greene throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Greene slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Greene scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Greene sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greene! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Greene sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Greene pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Greene counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Greene unleashes a big counter combination but Gracie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Greene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ethan Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Greene counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Greene counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Greene finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Greene.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Greene is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gracie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Greene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Greene counters with a big right hand! Oh Gracie is in trouble here! Greene follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Greene!
A relieved looking Marcus Greene thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Ethan Gracie had this to say: 'Four losses in a row. Not a good look for me man. Don't know whats next to be honest.'. |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R3
Date: Feb 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Collins. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Collins. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Collins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gracie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Collins defending well though. #SUB#
Gracie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Collins defend it? Gracie steps over the head and cranks it - Collins is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ethan Gracie! |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R2
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Knight throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Knight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie with a poor takedown
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Knight counters with a left to the body.
Terrell Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Gracie.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knight's waist but Knight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Knight cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Gracie falls to his knees and Knight doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrell Knight!
Terrell Knight bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Ethan Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'Four losses in a row. Not a good look for me man. Don't know whats next to be honest.'. |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R1
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Varupa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Varupa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.#TD#
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Varupa won't allow it.
Gracie throwing shots but Varupa is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varupa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Varupa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Varupa's temple. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varupa is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position. #T1##SUB2#
Varupa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Varupa defends the submission attempt.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Varupa sees it coming and defends easily.
Varupa is doing well to control the position and prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Varupa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Varupa is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Varupa defends it well.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Varupa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie blocks the strikes from Varupa.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Varupa defends it well. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Varupa defends the submission attempt.
Varupa 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.
Varupa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Varupa is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Varupa wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Varupa 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.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Varupa defends it well. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Varupa is defending it quite comfortably.
Varupa wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Varupa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Varupa tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie is thwarting Varupa's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Varupa sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Varupa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Varupa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Varupa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Varupa can do to turn this around?
Varupa stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Varupa fails to land with a series of punches.
Varupa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Varupa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Varupa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Varupa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Varupa won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Varupa lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Varupa won't allow it.
#TD#
Gracie pulls guard. #T1#
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Varupa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Varupa from controlling successfully.
Varupa throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Varupa defends it easily.
Varupa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.#SUB#
Varupa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Varupa has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Varupa looking to pass the guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Varupa is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Varupa defends well.#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Varupa is aware though and is defending well.
Varupa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varupa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Varupa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Varupa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie is tightening it up a little... Varupa has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Varupa reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Varupa taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ethan Gracie! |
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Event:
EMPIRE: FN12
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Hopson counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Hopson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie looks winded!
Hopson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#KD#
Hopson lands a big right hand that sends Gracie crashing to the mat! Hopson stays standing though and waves Gracie back to his feet!#ROC#Gracie is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ethan Gracie has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hopson counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaimie Hopson!
Post fight, an emotional Jaimie Hopson said 'Honestly way too fucking easy... Anything De Rossi can do... I can do better.'.
In defeat, Ethan Gracie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thats three losses in a row, it sucks. It really does, i'm gonna take some time off and think about if I wanna do this again. Til next time.'. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 19: Fright Night
Date: Oct 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Sotoropoulis scores with a jab.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Sotoropoulis counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sotoropoulis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie wants to clinch but Sotoropoulis slips to the side
and Sotoropoulis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sotoropoulis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sotoropoulis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Stavros Sotoropoulis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Gracie.
Sotoropoulis cracks Gracie with a hook to the temple - Gracie is on wobbly legs here! Sotoropoulis swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Gracie falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Sotoropoulis wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stavros Sotoropoulis!
During a confident post fight interview, Stavros Sotoropoulis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Ethan Gracie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Pain.'. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 16: Kaca vs Battah
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Nimitz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nimitz is in Gracie's guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nimitz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Nimitz to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nimitz pulls his head out easily.
Nimitz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Nimitz there.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Nimitz content to control rather than advance.
Nice strikes from Nimitz there. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nimitz winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Nimitz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, Nimitz seems content to control.
Nimitz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Nimitz is controlling well.
Nimitz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nimitz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nimitz raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Nimitz softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Gracie is out cold! Nimitz jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chester Nimitz!
A very excited looking Chester Nimitz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Ethan Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'Pain.'. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN8
Date: Sep 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie. #CL2#
Gracie has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a triangle here. Williams is fighting it but it looks tight! Gracie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Williams is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ethan Gracie! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
An elbow from Gracie crashes against the mat.
Gracie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jones! #SUB#
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Gracie has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Jones is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ethan Gracie! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Ross moves into the clinch.
Ross misses with a body punch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Ross holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Ross lands a right hand.
Ross scores with a hook to the body.
Ross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ross presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Ross scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Ross won't allow it.
Ross softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Ross.
Nice body punch from Ross.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Ross makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ross lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ross - that landed with a thud.
Ross softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ross lands with a short shot to the head.
Ross scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Ross works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Ross working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ross throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ross presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
I was talking to Gracie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A hook to the body from Ross.
Ross pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ross lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ross lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Ross lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ross.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ross lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ross scores with a hook to the body.
Ross working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ross.
Ross lands a body shot.
Ross working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ross stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ross stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #T2#
Ross pushes Gracie against the cage. Ross is working some dirty boxing. Ross pushes off with a quick right hook! Gracie goes down! Gracie tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ross moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Ross! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Reynolds shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gracie is trying to defend but Reynolds finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Reynolds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reynolds really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reynolds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reynolds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Reynolds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reynolds works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reynolds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie wants to hit a sweep here but Reynolds passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there! #SUB2#
Reynolds is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gracie is surviving well by controlling Reynolds's body position as best he can.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Reynolds isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Reynolds is controlling well.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reynolds.
Gracie is looking to get back to full guard here but Reynolds has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gracie tries to bench press Reynolds off him but Reynolds keeps the position. #T2#
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Reynolds connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gracie some visible discomfort.
Reynolds trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to buck Reynolds off but Reynolds is having none of it.
Reynolds advances to mount.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Reynolds tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Reynolds drops an elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Reynolds working the head and body with strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Reynolds is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reynolds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reynolds's back!#SUB#
Gracie has managed to slip his arm under Reynolds's chin. This could be all over... yep, Reynolds is tapping out! Submission win for Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ethan Gracie! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Weidman rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weidman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Weidman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weidman has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Weidman passes into half guard.
Weidman sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weidman pulls his head out easily.
Gracie's coaches at Sprawl & Brawl have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Weidman winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to get back to full guard here but Weidman has managed to pass to side control instead.
Weidman wants to stand but Gracie has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
The referee asks Weidman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Weidman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as Weidman dominates the positioning.
Weidman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Weidman controls the position.
Gracie tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Weidman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Weidman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Weidman raining down shots from the mount!
Weidman cracks Gracie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T2##SUB2#
Weidman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Weidman controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Weidman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Weidman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Weidman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gracie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weidman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape. #T3#
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Weidman controlling the pace for now.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Weidman isn't that keen on the idea.
Weidman content just to control the position here.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Weidman can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie postures up in Weidman's guard and throws a big left but Weidman blocks it.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Weidman managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Weidman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Weidman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weidman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Weidman working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
#SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Weidman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Weidman manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Weidman's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Weidman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Weidman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Weidman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Weidman's best efforts.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Weidman trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weidman trying to control the pace.
Weidman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Still in half guard, Weidman seems content to control.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Weidman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie!
Weidman looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Weidman 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.#T2#
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Weidman is looking to stand but Gracie has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Weidman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gracie hang on?
Weidman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie tries to roll over but Weidman keeps him under control.#T3#
Weidman trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Weidman 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. #SUB2#
Weidman is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Weidman to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Gracie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Weidman has picked Gracie up and slammed him! Gracie can't keep hold of the triangle and Weidman manages to pass to side control!
Weidman is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chris Weidman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Weidman is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Weidman is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gracie has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Weidman is looking to defend but Gracie has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Weidman! Gracie pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Weidman taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ethan Gracie! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hopson misses with a straight left.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Hopson is quick to defend against it.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Hopson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Hopson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopson. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hopson works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Hopson scores with a hook.
Hopson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopson throws out the jab.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hopson misses with a straight right.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopson throws out the jab.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopson finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Jaimie Hopson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Gracie checks a low kick from Hopson.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hopson lands a slapping body shot.
Hopson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A shot to the liver by Hopson. Beautiful body shot.
Hopson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hopson throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hopson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hopson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaimie Hopson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jaimie Hopson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hopson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hopson misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hopson sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopson.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Hopson avoids it well and moves away.
Hopson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Nice straight punches there by Hopson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hopson.
Hopson misses with a straight right.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hopson sprawls and moves away.
Hopson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hopson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Hopson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gracie eats them both and turns towards Hopson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hopson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jab from Hopson.
Hopson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hopson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jaimie Hopson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Hopson connects with a single shot there.
Hopson's corner calls for a 1-2. Hopson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hopson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hopson lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Hopson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hopson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Decent striking displayed by Hopson there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopson misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaimie Hopson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hopson catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hopson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hopson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Hopson fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hopson 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.#SUB#
Gracie 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. #T1#
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hopson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard. #REVB#
Hopson wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hopson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hopson wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hopson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Hopson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ethan Gracie! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2022 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Maldita.#CUT2#It looks like Ethan Gracie has been cut.
Maldita uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maldita lands a head shot.
Gracie is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Maldita doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Gracie crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Gracie's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Velha Maldita! |
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