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Event:
CCC 26 : Fedetenko vs Face
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cizek getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cizek throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cizek. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Cizek pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gracie back to the cage. Cizek follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cizek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cizek throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily. #TD#
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cizek has one foot on Gracie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cizek works the jab nicely.
Cyril Cizek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cizek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Cizek.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cizek. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie misses with a low kick. #T1#
Cizek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cizek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Cizek moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Cizek misses with a looping right.
Cizek misses with an uppercut.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Cizek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cizek.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Cizek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cizek misses with a body shot.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cizek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cizek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Cizek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cizek avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Cizek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cizek throws out a powerful jab.
Cizek scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses
and Cizek counters with a left to the body.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Cizek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cizek lands a lovely overhand right.
Cizek connects with a solid leg kick.
Cizek has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Cizek is just out of range.#TD#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Cizek's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cizek wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cizek's guard.
Cizek 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 but Cizek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cizek trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gracie tries to control but Cizek wriggling away. #SUB#
Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cizek can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cizek is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Cizek is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Cizek frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Cizek is having none of it.
Gracie wants to take Cizek's back but he can't do it this time.
Cizek wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Cizek dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gracie throws a body punch but Cizek moves out of range.
Cizek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie lands a jab to Cizek's midsection.
Cizek avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Cizek throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
Cizek misses with a body shot.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cizek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cizek.
Cizek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Cizek works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Cizek has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cizek checks a leg kick.
Cizek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
Cizek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
That kick from Cizek tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Cizek lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cizek.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Cizek sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cyril Cizek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cizek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
It seemed like Cizek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Cizek misses its intended target.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Cizek throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Cizek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cizek.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cizek. Gracie shrugs it off though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cizek moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cizek slips a jab from Gracie.#T2#
Cizek jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Cizek blocks the low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cizek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Cizek.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cizek lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Cizek is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Cizek had a free shot at his head there.
Cizek thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gracie if he has to take too many more of those.
Cizek scores with a punch to the head.
Jab from Gracie.
Cizek uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cyril Cizek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Cizek throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cizek scores with a hook.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cizek looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Cizek looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Nice cross by Cizek.
Cizek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cizek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cizek throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Cizek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cizek jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cizek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gracie moves forwards but Cizek connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Cizek throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Cizek is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #ES2#
Cizek has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gracie has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cizek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Cizek does it's job there.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cizek.
Cizek slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Cizek misses.
Cizek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Cizek avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Cizek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cizek manages to avoid it.
Cizek scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cizek scores with a jab to the body.
Cizek thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Cizek throws a head kick that half lands.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Cizek connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cizek avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cizek avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Cizek moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Cizek.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Cizek had a free shot at his head there.
Cizek with a nice cross.
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.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cizek moves away.
Gracie backing away here, and Cizek unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cizek connects with a crisp jab.
Cizek tries a head kick but it misses.
Cizek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cizek lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gracie will feel that in the morning.
Cizek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cizek scores with a punch to the head.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cizek takes a step back to recover.
Cizek feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Cizek scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cizek cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cizek thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cizek feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Cizek scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cizek is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Robert Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cizek counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cizek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Cizek misses with a few strikes there.
Cizek lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Cizek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cizek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cizek jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gracie tries a low kick but Cizek avoids it.
A left lands for Cizek.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Gracie lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cizek takes a step back to recover.
Cizek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Gracie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gracie lands with an uppercut that bounces Cizek off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cizek misses with a combination
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Cizek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cizek connects with a looping right hand.
Gracie lands with a kick to the temple. Cizek shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cizek lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cizek. That one must have hurt.
Cizek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Cyril Cizek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cizek cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyril Cizek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cizek winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyril Cizek! |
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Event:
CCC 18 : Kuznecov vs Mendez
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by PĂ©rez. Beautiful body shot.
PĂ©rez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from PĂ©rez.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
PĂ©rez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
PĂ©rez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
PĂ©rez throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but PĂ©rez was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
PĂ©rez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
PĂ©rez throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for PĂ©rez!
PĂ©rez throws Gracie to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
PĂ©rez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from PĂ©rez.
PĂ©rez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but PĂ©rez sprawls and moves away.
Gracie digs a good hook to PĂ©rez's body.
PĂ©rez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
PĂ©rez misses with a double jab.
PĂ©rez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie lands with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from PĂ©rez misses the target.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but PĂ©rez is just out of range.
PĂ©rez misses with a straight right.
PĂ©rez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
PĂ©rez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
PĂ©rez looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
PĂ©rez throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but PĂ©rez avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and PĂ©rez counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
PĂ©rez lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
PĂ©rez throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
PĂ©rez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
PĂ©rez misses with a looping left.
Gracie is looking to wear down PĂ©rez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
PĂ©rez throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Ariel PĂ©rez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a leg kick that misses.
PĂ©rez misses with a looping right.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but PĂ©rez moves away.
PĂ©rez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but PĂ©rez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
PĂ©rez defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
PĂ©rez ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on PĂ©rez. That did some damage!
PĂ©rez throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
PĂ©rez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
PĂ©rez moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
PĂ©rez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but PĂ©rez is quick to defend against it.
PĂ©rez lands with a shot to the body.
PĂ©rez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
PĂ©rez thows a left - swing and a miss!
PĂ©rez falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in PĂ©rez's guard.#T4#
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 trying to control but PĂ©rez is working from the bottom.
PĂ©rez 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 pushes down on PĂ©rez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
PĂ©rez pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Gracie is trying to control. PĂ©rez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Gracie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can PĂ©rez defend it? Gracie steps over the head and cranks it - PĂ©rez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Gracie!
An out of breath Robert Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HZN 1 Machine vs Norton
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Gracie clinches.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Bhate avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bhate fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good body shot from Gracie.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Gracie.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Bhate backwards.
Bhate tries to pull guard but Gracie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bhate tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
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.
Robert Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dharya Bhate.
Bhate tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bhate tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gracie smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Bhate clinches with his opponent.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Bhate pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Bhate looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Bhate up and slammed him! Bhate can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control!
Bhate felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bhate prevents Gracie from improving position. #T1##SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie works to advance to full mount. Bhate defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bhate is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Gracie moves to the back position.
Bhate rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bhate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bhate has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gracie escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gracie!#T2##SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bhate prevents Gracie from improving position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie advances to full mount.
Gracie prevents Bhate from getting the reversal.
Bhate tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back! #SUB#
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Gracie controls the position.#SUB#
Gracie tightening his grip on Bhate, looking for the choke. #T3##SUB#
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bhate manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Bhate.
#SUB2#
Bhate drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie! #REVR#
Bhate is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bhate has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bhate tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Bhate gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bhate is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Bhate is squirming around nicely.
Bhate is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Bhate has given up his back. Will we see Gracie going for some submissions?
Bhate is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Bhate is defending it well.
Bhate tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gracie connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Bhate's head but Bhate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Bhate clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands a body punch.
Bhate blocking some punches.
Bhate is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gracie to keep the fight standing.
Bhate fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Gracie.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bhate can do to turn this around?#T1#
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bhates head.
Bhate takes a shot to the head.
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bhate is trying to pull guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Robert Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dharya Bhate.
A short body shot lands from Gracie as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bhate backwards.
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bhate tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Bhate is rocked!
Gracie pushes Bhate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bhate is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him?
Gracie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie lands a body punch.
Bhate tries to pull guard but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Bhate avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Bhate seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Bhate controls his hands.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Bhate jumps guard but Gracie stands there with Bhate around his waist. Bhate gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Gracie - that landed with a thud.
Bhate is breathing heavily.
Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robert Gracie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gracie tries a body shot but Bhate blocks it.
Bhate tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Gracie as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike.
Bhate tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Bhate backwards.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie presses Bhate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bhate backwards.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie pushes Bhate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bhate takes a shot to the head.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bhate backwards.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Bhate's head. #T3#
Gracie lands a body shot.
A short right from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bhate fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Bhate backwards.
Gracie cracks Bhate with a nice body shot.
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Gracie on the inside.
Good body shot from Gracie.
Nice body punch from Gracie - that landed with a thud.
Bhate jumps guard but Gracie stands there with Bhate around his waist. Bhate gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bhate tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie lands a shot to the body.
Bhate fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie pushes Bhate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bhate's elbow.
Bhate takes a shot to the head.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
Bhate fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bhate jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gracie walks away with a smile on his face. Bhate gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Bhate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bhate tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gracie smiles and moves away.
Gracie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bhate is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Bhate in a clinch.
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie lands with a left to the head.
Gracie lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bhate is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gracie to keep the fight standing.
Gracie lands with a left to the head.
Bhate is trying to pull guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gracie.
Gracie pushes Bhate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gracie throws a monster overhand right that drops Bhate! Gracie follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Gracie!
A victorious Robert Gracie 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:
CFC 603
Date: Nov 03, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Namikaze shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Namikaze controlling the position from side mount.
Namikaze will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Namikaze has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Namikaze just content to control the position.
Gracie tries to bench press Namikaze off him but Namikaze keeps the position.
Namikaze takes a little break here. Gracie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namikaze takes a little break here. Gracie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Namikaze controls the position. #T1##SUB#
Namikaze looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is letting Namikaze control him for a moment.
Namikaze working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Namikaze remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is not content to let Namikaze control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Namikaze is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Namikaze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Namikaze trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Namikaze content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is not content to let Namikaze control the position. #T3#
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Namikaze wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Namikaze goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Namikaze's guard! Nice work there by Gracie!
Namikaze is adopting a defensive guard.
Namikaze wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie trying to control but Namikaze is working from the bottom.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Namikaze's guard.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Namikaze is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Namikaze is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie is thwarting Namikaze's attempts to control the position.
Namikaze is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is trying to control. Namikaze wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Namikaze is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Namikaze controlling the position for now.
Gracie is thwarting Namikaze's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Namikaze is defending well.
Namikaze keeping hold of Gracie's head, controlling as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanjiro Namikaze dominated that round.
That's time! Namikaze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Namikaze dives in and scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Namikaze 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.
Namikaze stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Namikaze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Namikaze content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.#T1#
Gracie is pulling down on Namikaze's head. It's preventing any offense from Namikaze, at least for the moment.
Namikaze chips away with some ground and pound.
Namikaze looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Namikaze defends easily.
Namikaze engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #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.
Namikaze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Namikaze wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Namikaze pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie controls Namikaze momentarily but Namikaze frees himself.
Namikaze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Namikaze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Namikaze defends it easily.#T3#
Namikaze showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Namikaze 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Namikaze defends well.
Gracie looking to control.
Namikaze stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Namikaze postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.#TD#
Namikaze 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.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Namikaze defends it easily.
Namikaze showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Namikaze is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanjiro Namikaze dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Namikaze shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Namikaze showed some decent athleticism there.
Namikaze controlling the pace.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namikaze is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Namikaze looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Namikaze trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Namikaze is taking a breather. Gracie 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.#T1#
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Namikaze looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Namikaze should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Namikaze 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 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robert Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC 590
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Sprintin looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sprintin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sprintin throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Sprintin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie taking a breather.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Sprintin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Sprintin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Sprintin pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sprintin controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Sprintin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sprintin works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sprintin stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sprintin tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Sprintin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sprintin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sprintin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Sprintin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Sprintin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sprintin tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Sprintin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Sprintin sits in half guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Sprintin is very close to passing his half guard.
Sprintin is controlling the pace.
#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sprintin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sprintin. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phil Sprintin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Gracie darts in and clinches Sprintin up against the cage.
Sprintin tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Sprintin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sprintin misses the jab.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Sprintin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheers as Sprintin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sprintin throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sprintin.
Sprintin looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.#CL#
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Sprintin.
Sprintin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sprintin just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Sprintin dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sprintin loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sprintin misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie defending well as Sprintin loads up on a big left hand.
Sprintin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie throws a solid leg kick but Sprintin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gracie.
Sprintin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sprintin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sprintin throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Sprintin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sprintin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Sprintin misses with a hook.
Sprintin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Sprintin scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sprintin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Sprintin.#TD#
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sprintin's half guard.
Sprintin wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sprintin is controlling Gracie's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sprintin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Sprintin wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Sprintin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie passes to side control. #SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sprintin is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Sprintin is looking for a sweep.
Robert Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Sprintin is defending well.
Sprintin is trying to improve his position.
Sprintin keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Sprintin is defending well.
Sprintin is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sprintin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sprintin gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Sprintin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sprintin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Sprintin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sprintin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sprintin controlling the position.
Gracie won't allow Sprintin to sweep him here.
Gracie passes Sprintin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sprintin tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Phil Sprintin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Sprintin misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sprintin throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Sprintin holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sprintin smiles and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sprintin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Sprintin misses.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sprintin sprawls and moves away.
Sprintin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Sprintin blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Sprintin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sprintin throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sprintin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sprintin blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Sprintin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sprintin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sprintin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sprintin misses with a looping right.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sprintin punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Sprintin.
Sprintin throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Sprintin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robert Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sprintin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Sprintin counters with a straight right hand.
Sprintin throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Sprintin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sprintin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie prevents Sprintin from improving his position.
Sprintin gets full guard.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sprintin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sprintin keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T3#
Sprintin controlling Gracie's posture.
Let's hope that Sprintin 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.
Sprintin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sprintin defends well.
Sprintin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#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.
Sprintin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sprintin sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sprintin is aware though and is defending well.
Sprintin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sprintin is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sprintin trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Sprintin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sprintin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Sprintin!
A relieved looking Phil Sprintin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diamond, pushing him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gracie.#TD2#
Gracie manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Diamond should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Diamond 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 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robert Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Ryder looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ryder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Ryder defends it easily.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryder. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryder throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryder wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#T1#
Ryder throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryder working some strikes from top position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ryder from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryder trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Ryder 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Ryder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Ryder is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ryder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ryder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryder.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ryder from controlling successfully.
Ryder would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ryder sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard. #T3#
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ryder scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ryder connects with a couple of short punches.
Ryder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryder stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ryder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryder postures up.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Ryder slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ryder from controlling successfully.
Ryder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ryder from controlling successfully. #T4#
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ryder from controlling successfully.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Ryder content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gracie has locked up a guillotine! Gracie's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ryder is holding on here and Gracie must be using up a lot of energy. Ryder has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gracie gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert Gracie!
Robert Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Needle drives through with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Needle looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Needle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Needle being controlled here momentarily.
Needle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Needle rolls with it to try and escape but Gracie cranks on the arm and Needle is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Gracie!
Our winner, Robert Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Mmm is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here.
Mmm knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mmm throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gracie's body to avoid the submission. Gracie has instead reached around Mmm's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gracie arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert Gracie!
Robert Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Gracie throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
Hill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Gracie clinches up with Hill and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Hill won't allow it.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Gracie stalls.
Hill is looking to control Gracie's arms but Gracie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hill has his back to the cage.
Hill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Gracie.
Gracie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gracie seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hill scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Hill to the mat.
#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hill would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Hill pushes his legs off easily.
Hill is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hill would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Hill is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Hill defends it easily.
Hill trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie pulls Hill in close to his closed guard and prevents Hill from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hill has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Gracie trying to control the position.
Hill engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hill wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Hill content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gracie has locked up a guillotine! Gracie's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hill is holding on here and Gracie must be using up a lot of energy. Hill has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gracie gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert Gracie!
Robert Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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