Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 89
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Garrone looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Rio Gracie has been cut.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Garrone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#KD#
Garrone drops Gracie with a beautiful combination! Gracie stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Garrone is looking for the KO!#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garrone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Garrone finish him?
Garrone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie throws a wild hook but Garrone just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Gracie gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Garrone raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francesco Garrone!

Event: TOF 79
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wolf throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wolf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wolf takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Gracie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wolf throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Wolf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolf lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf jabs at Gracie's body.
Wolf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy left from Wolf finds it's target.#T1#
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolf.
Wolf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Wolf looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wolf throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jero Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wolf tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wolf to the ground. Wolf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Wolf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gracie defending well as Wolf loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big left from Wolf misses. #T2#
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wolf misses with a series of wild punches.
Wolf throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wolf swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut there from Wolf.
Jero Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Wolf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wolf misses with an uppercut.
Gracie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wolf's waist but Wolf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Jero Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Gracie.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wolf throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gracie! But no joy.
An inside leg kick from Wolf misses.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Wolf scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Wolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Wolf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wolf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Wolf defends it. #T5#
Wolf is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wolf avoid being mounted?
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolf keeps working.
Wolf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wolf is looking to improve his position.
Wolf controlling the position well.
Wolf tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wolf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Wolf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A shot to the liver by Wolf. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Wolf. That snapped Gracie's head back.
The crowd cheers as Wolf lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Wolf is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wolf throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T7#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wolf as he avoids it easily.
Wolf cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolf.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wolf's waist but Wolf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie slips a jab from Wolf.
Wolf looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wolf cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf.
Gracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some wild striking there from Wolf.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T8#
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Wolf.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gracie! But no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Wolf.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T9#
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Wolf defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolf.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wolf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Wolf looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wolf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wolf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jero Wolf dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wolf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wolf swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Wolf throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gracie! But no joy.
Jero Wolf is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wolf but Wolf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A quick step to the side and Wolf tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
A quick step to the side and Wolf tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Wolf scores with a body shot. #T1#
Gracie looks for a takedown but Wolf sprawls well.
Jero Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Gracie.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Rio Gracie has been cut.
A combination from Wolf does no damage.
Gracie was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Wolf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wolf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Wolf scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolf throws out the jab.
Wolf throws a shot to the body.
Wolf catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Wolf misses. #TD2#
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wolf!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie trying to control the position but Wolf is working away.
Wolf tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wolf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Wolf denies him. #T3#
Wolf is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
Can Gracie hold on?! Wolf is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Wolf throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gracie could be in trouble here!
Gracie tries to roll but Wolf sticks to his back.
Wolf has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Wolf to control. #T4#
Wolf lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wolf tightening his grip on Gracie, looking for the choke.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wolf avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Wolf is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wolf takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wolf is landing with some decent strikes but Gracie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wolf lands a couple of good shots and Gracie has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wolf throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Wolf misses with punches from the back.
Wolf is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Wolf. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wolf's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie.#T6#
Wolf has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Wolf looking to control.
Wolf keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolf is retaining full guard.
Wolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Wolf pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolf is keeping the position for now.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wolf haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wolf controlling Gracie's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wolf wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice sprawl there from Wolf as Gracie shoots in.
Wolf misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolf.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wolf defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Wolf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gracie slips under a jab from Wolf.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Wolf shows good takedown defense.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolf digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Wolf scores with a jab to the head.
Gracie misses with a low kick as Wolf jumps back.#T9#
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wolf tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wolf to the ground. Wolf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Wolf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Wolf.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wolf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wolf throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wolf tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wolf to the ground. Wolf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Wolf throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
Wolf moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A lazy left from Wolf finds it's target.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jero Wolf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rio Gracie's cut.
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 tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wolf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Wolf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wolf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Wolf.
Wolf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Wolf. Beautiful body shot.
Wolf lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Wolf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Wolf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wolf punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Wolf takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Wolf lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Wolf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wolf misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wolf jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab lands there for Wolf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Wolf looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
Wolf throws a big shot that misses.
Wolf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie. #T3#
Wolf bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wolf sprawls well. Wolf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Jero Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Gracie.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolf.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice jab there from Wolf. #T4#
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wolf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wolf to score with a decent uppercut.
Wolf misses with an uppercut.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Wolf avoids it with no problem.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Wolf fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T5#
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Wolf scores with a nice head shot.
Wolf swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolf.
Wolf throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Wolf missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wolf misses with a body shot. #T6#
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Gracie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
Wolf jabs at Gracie's body.
Wolf misses the shot to the body.
Gracie is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wolf is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Wolf circles away and we're back to standing.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Wolf.
Wolf works Gracie's body with a nice hook.#T7#
Wolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolf missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Wolf.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wolf changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wolf lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Wolf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rio Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rio Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolf throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolf lands with a good body shot.#T8#
Wolf connects with the punch.
Wolf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Wolf lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from Wolf misses.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf lands a body shot.
Wolf misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Wolf. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Wolf keeps it at a distance.#T9#
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Gracie was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wolf scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie dives in and grabs Wolf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wolf pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wolf cracks Gracie with a good jab.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wolf quickly recovers to half guard.
Wolf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wolf has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
Jero Wolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wolf's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jero Wolf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wolf, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jero Wolf!
Jero Wolf was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TOF 69
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Marcos closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Marcos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marcos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marcos lands a right hand.
Gracie is working for takedown but Marcos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marcos misses with a body punch.
Marcos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Marcos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcos tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie jumps guard but Marcos stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marcos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Gracie gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Marcos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Gracie working the ground and pound effectively. #T1#
Gracie with the ground and pound from mount.
Gracie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Gracie working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Marcos turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Gracie off and cradles Marcos's limp body as Gracie celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Rio Gracie!
Rio Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 62
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burlaka throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Burlaka misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Burlaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burlaka.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Burlaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burlaka connects with a nice looking jab.
Burlaka looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Burlaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Gracie misses its target.
Burlaka misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Burlaka misses with a series of wild punches.
Denis Burlaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burlaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burlaka looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Denis Burlaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burlaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Burlaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burlaka connects with the punch.
Burlaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burlaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie thinks about countering with a head kick.
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.
A jab from Burlaka does it's job there.
Burlaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burlaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burlaka slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burlaka throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
Burlaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Burlaka.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burlaka lands a lovely overhand right.
Burlaka thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burlaka, as that shot connected.
Burlaka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Burlaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burlaka tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burlaka to the ground. Burlaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Burlaka misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Burlaka.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burlaka throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Burlaka circles away.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Burlaka.
It looked like Gracie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burlaka.
Burlaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Burlaka.
Burlaka misses with an uppercut.
Burlaka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Burlaka looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie tries to clinch but Burlaka is having none of it. #TD#
Burlaka gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Burlaka manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Burlaka fails to land with a series of punches.
As Burlaka looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Burlaka just gets out of the way.
Burlaka cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burlaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burlaka 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 slips under a jab.
Burlaka digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burlaka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gracie back to the cage. Burlaka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed right hand from Burlaka misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Gracie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burlaka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burlaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T5#
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burlaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burlaka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burlaka cracks Gracie with a good jab.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Burlaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burlaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
A combination from Burlaka does no damage.
Burlaka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burlaka duly obliges.
Some wild striking there from Burlaka.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.#T6#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burlaka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burlaka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Burlaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burlaka is working the combinations to good effect here.
Burlaka swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Burlaka missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Burlaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Gracie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burlaka.
Burlaka misses with a hook.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burlaka cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.#T7#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burlaka as he avoids it easily.
Burlaka misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie slips under a jab from Burlaka.
Jab from Burlaka.
No joy there for Burlaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Burlaka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Burlaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burlaka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burlaka connects with a single shot there.
Burlaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burlaka misses with a hook.
Burlaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T8#
Burlaka lands a jab.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burlaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burlaka stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burlaka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Burlaka.
Burlaka looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Burlaka throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burlaka cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burlaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burlaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burlaka slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T9#
Burlaka lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burlaka lands a jab-cross combination.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burlaka finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Burlaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Burlaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burlaka's corner calls for a 1-2. Burlaka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burlaka.
A jab lands there for Burlaka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burlaka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burlaka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burlaka misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Burlaka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Burlaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Burlaka.
Burlaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Burlaka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gracie back to the cage. Burlaka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Burlaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Burlaka tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burlaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burlaka throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burlaka avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Burlaka misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Burlaka. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Burlaka, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Burlaka against the cage but Burlaka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burlaka works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burlaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Burlaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burlaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
It appears Gracie was looking to counter with a kick there.
Burlaka is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie throwing a counter right hand but Burlaka manages to avoid it.
Burlaka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Burlaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Burlaka.
Burlaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burlaka looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Burlaka swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Jab by Burlaka.
Denis Burlaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Burlaka misses.
Burlaka loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Burlaka scores with a nice head shot.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Burlaka tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burlaka connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Burlaka tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burlaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burlaka! But no joy.
Burlaka 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.#T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Burlaka!
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Burlaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Burlaka throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie tries to move into range but Burlaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burlaka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burlaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
Burlaka scores with a nice strike.
Burlaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burlaka wants it to stay on the feet.#T5#
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Burlaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burlaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Burlaka misses the target.
Burlaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burlaka.
Burlaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Gracie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Burlaka scores with a four punch combination!
Burlaka looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Burlaka cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burlaka connects with a looping right hand. #T6#
Left hook, right uppercut from Burlaka.
Burlaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Burlaka looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Burlaka throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Burlaka connects with a single shot there.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka misses with a few strikes there.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Burlaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burlaka. #T7#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Burlaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burlaka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Burlaka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Burlaka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gracie backs up against the cage.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burlaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burlaka swivels and escapes.
Burlaka cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burlaka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burlaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T8#
Burlaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burlaka throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Burlaka shows good takedown defense.
Burlaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie blocks a jab.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burlaka's guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Burlaka is keeping the position.#ES2#
Burlaka pushes Gracie off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Burlaka fails to land with a series of punches. #T9#
Burlaka throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burlaka misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Gracie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burlaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burlaka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Burlaka. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Burlaka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burlaka tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Burlaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Burlaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burlaka with a nice cross.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
Burlaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Gracie misses its target.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burlaka lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burlaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burlaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burlaka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burlaka stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burlaka connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Burlaka scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burlaka.#TD#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burlaka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burlaka keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie prevents Burlaka from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Burlaka wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie passes Burlaka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burlaka is trying to stand.
Burlaka is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Burlaka wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie trying to control the action but Burlaka is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Burlaka has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES2#
Burlaka has one foot on Gracie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Burlaka lands a head shot.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burlaka pinned against the cage. Burlaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Burlaka connects with a crisp jab.
Burlaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Burlaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie throwing a counter right hand but Burlaka manages to avoid it.
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!
Burlaka cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Burlaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burlaka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Burlaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burlaka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice cross by Burlaka.#T5#
Burlaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burlaka lands a head shot.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch combination from Burlaka misses.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burlaka pinned against the cage. Burlaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Burlaka does no damage.
As Burlaka looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Burlaka just gets out of the way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
A right-left combo lands from Burlaka. #T6#
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burlaka defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Burlaka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Burlaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burlaka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Burlaka scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burlaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burlaka swinging wildly here.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Burlaka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Burlaka connects with a crisp jab.
Burlaka misses the shot to the body.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka lands a jab to the head. #T7#
No joy there for Burlaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie dives in and grabs Burlaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burlaka pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Burlaka.
A left and a right from Burlaka both land. Nice combination.
Burlaka connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Burlaka misses with a few strikes there.
Burlaka throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie throws a quick counter kick to the body but Burlaka avoids it.
Burlaka misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely. #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!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burlaka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.
Rio Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie is chipping away with strikes. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burlaka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T8##SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burlaka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burlaka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burlaka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gracie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Burlaka wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is dominant here and he's now got Burlaka's back!
Denis Burlaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T9#
Burlaka trying to get back to his feet but Gracie is in full control for now. #SUB#
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Burlaka defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Burlaka is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gracie gets his way! #SUB#
Burlaka defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Gracie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Burlaka has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Burlaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burlaka 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Burlaka!
Denis Burlaka was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: AFC #27
Date: Oct 20, 2023

#R1#
Crunch! Mountain slams his shin into Gracie's torso.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mountain tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mountain to the ground. Mountain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mountain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mountain defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Mountain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mountain lands with a cross.
Mountain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Mountain finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been told by Mountain's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountain lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mountain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Gracie avoids the body shot from Mountain.
Mountain lands an overhand right.
Karry Mountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mountain.
Nice body punch from Mountain.
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 fighters circle momentarily. Mountain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mountain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karry Mountain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Gracie.
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Mountain bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mountain. #T2#
Mountain with the inside leg kick.
Karry Mountain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Mountain.
Mountain scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mountain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mountain jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Nice body kick there by Mountain.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Mountain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Mountain thows a body kick. Gracie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mountain lands with a right hand.
Mountain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mountain takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Mountain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mountain cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Mountain connects with a single shot there.
Mountain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Mountain catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mountain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Mountain throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Mountain scores with a nice right hand.
Crunch! Mountain slams his shin into Gracie's torso.
Mountain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Mountain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mountain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Mountain.
Mountain throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Gracie misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karry Mountain dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Mountain.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mountain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
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.
Gracie has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mountain.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mountain as he avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Mountain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mountain feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mountain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Mountain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rio Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Mountain counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mountain is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gracie.
Mountain throws a nice inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Mountain finds it's target.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mountain scoring well with a low kick there.
Mountain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mountain throws a head kick that half lands. #T2#
Gracie tries to move into range but Mountain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mountain lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Mountain scores with a jab to the head.
Mountain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mountain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karry Mountain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Gracie.
Gracie sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mountain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Mountain works the jab nicely.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mountain throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mountain. Mountain obviously looking to wear him down.
Mountain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Mountain.
As Mountain backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Mountain manages to avoid it all.
Mountain lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mountain.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mountain.
Mountain punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Mountain scores with a jab.#T4#
Mountain with a nice calf kick.
Mountain misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mountain counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mountain looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from Mountain misses.
Gracie feints a counter leg kick.
Mountain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mountain lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karry Mountain dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mountain cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mountain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Mountain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Mountain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Mountain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mountain explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Mountain.
Mountain leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Mountain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Mountain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Mountain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karry Mountain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Gracie.
Mountain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Mountain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Mountain throws a quick counter head kick but Gracie was just out of range.
Good exchange - Mountain coming out on top.
Mountain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Mountain scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Mountain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mountain connects with an inside leg kick.
Karry Mountain is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Mountain.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Mountain.
Rio Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mountain throws a shot to the body.
Mountain with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mountain with a nice calf kick.
Mountain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mountain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gracie might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mountain has got the better of the exchanges.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Mountain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mountain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.#T4#
Mountain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mountain. Mountain obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mountain counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gracie is lucky that one didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karry Mountain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mountain has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:24
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karry Mountain!
Karry Mountain retains his lightweight title!

Event: AFC #24
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1##CL#
Korhonen clinches.
Korhonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Korhonen after a bit of a struggle.
Korhonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Rio Gracie has been cut.
Korhonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Korhonen prevents the takedown attempt.
Korhonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Korhonen.
Korhonen lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Korhonen.
Korhonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Korhonen throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Korhonen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johannes Korhonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Gracie.#TD2#
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Korhonen from controlling successfully.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Gracie trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the 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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Korhonen is retaining full guard.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Korhonen can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Korhonen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie lands a nice forearm strike.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Korhonen keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Korhonen is defending well.
Gracie trying to control the action but Korhonen is working from the bottom.
Korhonen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Korhonen down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie cracks Korhonen with a big right hand but Korhonen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gracie tries to score with some ground and pound. Korhonen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Korhonen is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Gracie trying to control the action but Korhonen is working from the bottom.
Gracie in side control lands a decent elbow.
Korhonen wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Korhonen denies him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rio Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Korhonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Korhonen stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Korhonen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Korhonen fails to land.
Korhonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Korhonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Korhonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Korhonen.
Korhonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is working for takedown but Korhonen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Korhonen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johannes Korhonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Gracie.
Gracie blocking some punches. #TD2#
Gracie is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Korhonen can't fight it off and eventually Gracie manages to take the fight to the floor. Korhonen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Korhonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Korhonen is retaining full guard.
Gracie postures up in Korhonen's guard and throws a big left but Korhonen blocks it. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Korhonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Korhonen manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Korhonen's guard.
Korhonen working a defensive guard here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie is trying to control. Korhonen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Korhonen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie trying to control the action but Korhonen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Gracie thows a huge punch but Korhonen dodges it nicely.
Gracie is nestled in close to Korhonen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie winds up and cracks Korhonen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gracie throwing shots but Korhonen is blocking nicely.
Korhonen is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Korhonen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Korhonen tries to get out of the position.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Korhonen keeps working. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for submissions but instead, Korhonen has regained full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Korhonen keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
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.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Korhonen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Korhonen instigates a clinch.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Johannes Korhonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rio Gracie's cut.
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##CL#
Korhonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Korhonen.
Korhonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Korhonen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Korhonen walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Korhonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Korhonen walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johannes Korhonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Gracie.#CL#
Korhonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Korhonen lands with a right to the head.
Korhonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Korhonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Korhonen lands a right hand.
Korhonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Korhonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Korhonen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Korhonen.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Korhonen prevents it. #T1#
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Korhonen throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Korhonen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie up against the cage.
Korhonen gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Korhonen. #TD2#
Gracie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Korhonen is trying to keep an underhook but Gracie manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Korhonen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Korhonen working a defensive guard here.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Korhonen keeps moving. #T2#
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Korhonen is keeping the position for now.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Gracie is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Korhonen looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gracie gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Korhonen is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gracie lets go of the hold and Korhonen can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rio Gracie!
A relieved looking Rio Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AFC #19
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Gracie moves away from the strike by Grave.
Gracie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grave with a body shot.
Grave thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Grave.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Grave ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Rio Gracie has been cut.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grave finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Grave.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Grave lands.
Grave fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #KD#
Grave lands a left and a right that send Gracie crashing to the mat, dazed. Grave thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#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!
Grave will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Grave finish him?
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#That has opened up Rio Gracie's cut even more.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grave swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD#
Grave feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gracie sprawling to the canvas! Gracie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Grave finish him?!
Gracie slips a jab from Grave.
Jack Grave is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grave tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Grave.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Grave. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grave.
We've been told by Grave's head coaches at Dangerous Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grave lands a slapping body shot.
Grave bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Grave looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2##KD#
Oooooh!!! Grave has knocked Gracie down with a huge combo! Grave steps away and waves a wobbly Gracie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gracie is holding his hands too far apart here. Grave throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Gracie is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Grave!
Jack Grave decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WFC Tokyo 3
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1##TD#
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Gracie controls the position.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gracie staying calm.#T1#
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gracie wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Gracie controlling the position.
Gracie trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Gracie moves into full mount! #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Further stalling from Gracie.
Gracie fails to take his opponent's back.
Jackson has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gracie is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Jackson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Jackson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jackson wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
I would not like to be Jackson right now.
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Jackson is staying busy.
Gracie controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Gracie's guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Gracie pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gracie.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie controlling from mount. #T1#
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie moves to the back.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Gracie has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jackson's body.
Gracie is not going to allow Jackson to sit and survive in this position.
Gracie has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jackson's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rio Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T3#
Gracie is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gracie wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Good control from Gracie.
Jackson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracie controls the action.#T4#
Jackson wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Gracie is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jackson for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie continues to hold on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.#TD2#
Jackson 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 to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jackson just trying to survive but Gracie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Jackson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jackson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracie. #T1#
Jackson tries to escape the position.
Jackson trying to get back to his feet but Gracie is in full control for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracie controlling the positon.
Gracie is hanging on to Jackson's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening. #T2#
Gracie continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Gracie.#T3#
Gracie controlling well, preventing Jackson from escaping the position.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Jackson buck him off.
Gracie is not going to allow Jackson to sit and survive in this position.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Gracie keeps control of the position easily here as Jackson tries to buck him off. #T4#
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Jackson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gracie slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gracie avoiding Jackson 's attempts to control his hands.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jackson doesn't escape.
Mark Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rio Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rio Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Rio Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WFC Las Vegas 5
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.#TD#
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Gracie stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Gracie moves into full mount!
Gracie works his way to his opponent's back.
Jackson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Jackson surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Good control from Gracie.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie gets his hands free as Jackson looks to control.
Gracie slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jackson is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Jackson trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jackson tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jackson for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Gracie.
Jackson is trying to stand back up.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
I really don't envy Jackson right now.
Jackson wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gracie.
Gracie not allowing Jackson to control his hands.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Gracie controls the action.#T4#
Jackson trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Gracie has good solid back control here.
Gracie continues to hold on tight.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie has good solid back control here.
Jackson is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Jackson tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it. #TD#
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard. #REVR#
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Gracie works to advance to full mount. Jackson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jackson tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie moves to back control.
Gracie controlling the position well here. Jackson rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position. #T2#
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gracie is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T3#
Gracie continues to stall.
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Jackson is staying busy.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Jackson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gracie has good solid back control here.
Gracie avoiding Jackson 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Jackson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jackson trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
I would not like to be Jackson right now.
Gracie wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jackson doesn't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Gracie dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Rio Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
More hug and hope from Gracie.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jackson!
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Jackson wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Jackson has given up his back here. Will Gracie look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Gracie really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jackson.#T2#
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jackson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracie.
Jackson prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.#T3#
Jackson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracie.
Jackson trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in.
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Jackson is staying busy.
Gracie controls the position.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gracie controls the position.
Jackson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jackson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mark Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rio Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rio Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Rio Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WFC Australia 2
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
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.
Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Gracie manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is pulling down on Sitsongrit's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie seems keen to control Sitsongrit's posture.#T1#
Sitsongrit would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gracie seems keen to control Sitsongrit's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Sitsongrit's guard.
Gracie stays in close to Sitsongrit's body and controls the position. #T2#
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sitsongrit will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sitsongrit prevents Gracie from improving position.
Sitsongrit is trying to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gracie asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Gracie tries to move to mount but Sitsongrit blocks the move with his legs.
Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sitsongrit stops Gracie from passing to mount.
Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Gracie pulls guard.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gracie stays in close to Sitsongrit's body and controls the position.
Rio Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sitsongrit can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Further stalling from Gracie.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Noomnoi Sitsongrit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rio Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
We've been informed that Sitsongrit has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sitsongrit's efforts to push away.
Sitsongrit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sitsongrit taking a breather.
Gracie jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sitsongrit leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.#T3#
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit working hard to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.#TD#
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Gracie seems keen to control Sitsongrit's posture.
Sitsongrit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie pulls Sitsongrit in to control the position.
Sitsongrit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Gracie moves to the back position.
Gracie controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rio Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
Gracie with a poor takedown
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a head kick. That will keep Gracie thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #TD#
Gracie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sitsongrit to the ground. Gracie is now in Sitsongrit's guard.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sitsongrit tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Gracie moves to back control.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Sitsongrit buck him off.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sitsongrit for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gracie is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sitsongrit is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit trying to control but not successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rio Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rio Gracie!
Rio Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WFC Hawaii 4
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1##TD#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Stevenson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stevenson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gracie advances to full mount.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stevenson for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie continues to stall.
Further stalling from Gracie.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gracie is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Gracie forces the positional change into back control.
Stevenson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracie.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gracie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Gracie dominated that 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.#R2#
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Stevenson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stevenson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Gracie passes to side control.
Stevenson is being controlled here.
More hug and hope from Gracie.
Gracie advances to mount. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stevenson tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie continues to hold on tight.
Stevenson is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie is looking to work his way around to Stevenson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson can do to turn this around?
Gracie prevents Stevenson from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Gracie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stevenson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gracie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracie advances to mount.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Stevenson doesn't allow it.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#T3#
Rio Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie prevents Stevenson from getting the reversal.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie takes Stevenson's back.
Gracie slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T4#
TeÃ³filo Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rio Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:24
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rio Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Rio Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WFC Rio de Janeiro 4
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Vortmont gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vortmont looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vortmont's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Gracie might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Vortmont really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
More stalling from Gracie.#T3#
Gracie is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Gracie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Gracie with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Gracie is looking to work his way around to Vortmont's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie wants to take Vortmont's back but he can't do it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The adventures of Gracie the control monster continue. Boring.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Gracie passes to full mount!
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rio Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gracie.
Gracie moves to the back.
Gracie keeps control of the position easily here as Vortmont tries to buck him off. #T4#
Yet more stalling tactics from Gracie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vortmont tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Vortmont's guard.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie passes Vortmont's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie is taking a breather. Vortmont 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.
Vortmont trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Vortmont defends it.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie moves nicely into side control.
Gracie controls the position.
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vortmont!
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Gracie moves to the back position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracie controlling the positon.#T3##T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rio Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 24:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rio Gracie!
After winning the bout, Rio Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2023

#R1#
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice side step and Nada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nada for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Nada is keeping the position.#T1#
Nada can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Nada is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nada trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie fails to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie fails to advance to Nada's back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nada stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Nada tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Gracie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Nada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nada manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Nada's guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nada is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie stands and throws Nada's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nada!
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.
Nada tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nada 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 moves to the back.
Gracie slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Nada is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Gracie is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Nada won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Gracie off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rio Gracie!
A victorious Rio Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Babikov shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Babikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Gracie forces Babikov back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Gracie jumps guard and drags Babikov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Babikov forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Babikov.
Gracie is looking to control Babikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babikov tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie is in trouble now - Babikov has advanced to mount!
Babikov cracks Gracie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Babikov 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.#T1#
Babikov throwing strikes but Gracie recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Gracie tries to roll over but Babikov keeps him under control.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Babikov pulls his head out easily.
Babikov 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.
Babikov with the ground and pound but Gracie uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Babikov is looking to advance position but Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Babikov working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie tries to control but Babikov wriggling away. #T2#
Babikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Babikov keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Babikov is having none of it.
Babikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Babikov regains half guard.
Babikov wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him!
Gracie prevents Babikov from getting the reversal.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Babikov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
Babikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Gracie tries to control but Babikov wriggling away.
Babikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Babikov is looking to escape.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Babikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Babikov is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Babikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Babikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Babikov.
We've been informed that Babikov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Babikov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Babikov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Babikov is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Babikov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie prevents Babikov from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Babikov pushes him off.
Babikov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Babikov gets slowly back to his feet.
Babikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Babikov off to one side.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Babikov looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
Rio Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigoriy Babikov.#TD2#
Babikov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grigoriy Babikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Babikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Babikov is proving a slippery customer.
Babikov throws an elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Babikov's guard. Nice move by Gracie!#REVR#
Gracie preventing the sweep. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Babikov is on top in guard. #REVB#
Babikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babikov is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Babikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Babikov sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Gracie doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Babikov paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Gracie - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rio Gracie!
Rio Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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