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Event:
CFC 601
Date: Oct 27, 2023 |
#R1#
De Gracia looks to land a left hand but Ki moved out of range nicely.
De Gracia thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Ki misses its target.
De Gracia misses with a hook. Ki ducked under it nicely.
De Gracia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ki moves away.
Ki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ki slips under a jab from De Gracia.
De Gracia works Ki's body with a nice hook.
De Gracia misses with an uppercut
and Ki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Gracia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Gracia lands a head shot.
De Gracia throws a body punch but Ki moves out of range.
Ki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ki moves out of range as De Gracia strikes.#T1#
De Gracia throws out a loose jab but Ki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ki staying out of range there.
Ki slips a jab from De Gracia.
De Gracia lands a nice shot to the body.
Ki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Gracia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
De Gracia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Gracia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from De Gracia.
It looked like Ki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Gracia.
De Gracia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Gracia.
#T2#
Ki checks a leg kick.
Ki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Gracia looks to land a right hand but Ki moved out of range.
Ki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Gracia scores with a sloppy right hand. Ki should have avoided that one.
Carlos De Gracia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Gracia throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from De Gracia.
A counter left hand to the body from Ki misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ki. De Gracia does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Gracia misses with an uppercut
and Ki counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Gracia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ki.
Ki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Gracia.
Nice uppercut there from De Gracia.#T3#
De Gracia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Gracia just misses with a punch to the body.
De Gracia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Gracia misses with a double jab
and Ki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the body from De Gracia misses
and Ki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Gracia swings for the body but Ki moves out of range.
And Ki counters with a quick kick to the body but De Gracia blocks it.
De Gracia throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Gracia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
De Gracia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ki.
It looked like Ki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Gracia.
De Gracia swings widly with a right hand
and Ki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Gracia.
A jab from De Gracia misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ki misses its target.
A punch combination from De Gracia misses.
Ki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
De Gracia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Gracia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ki counters with a nice body shot.
Ki moves out of range as De Gracia strikes.
Ki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as De Gracia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ki doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from De Gracia finds it's way through Ki's defenses.
De Gracia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ki counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos De Gracia 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#
De Gracia scores with a nice strike.
De Gracia misses with a hook
and Ki counters with a nice body shot.
De Gracia throws a hook but Ki avoids it easily.
Ki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ki might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
De Gracia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as De Gracia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ki doesn't seem phased though.
De Gracia misses with a hook
and Ki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Gracia thinking.
De Gracia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ki.
A little feinted left hand from Ki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Gracia throws an off balance right hand
and Ki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Gracia thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Gracia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ki counters with a right hand to the body.
De Gracia throws a right hand that misses
and De Gracia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Gracia throws a nice looking combination but Ki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
De Gracia tries to bum rush Ki with a series of wild strikes but Ki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Gracia is breathing heavily.
De Gracia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ki moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Ki misses the target.
Ki takes a swing at De Gracia's ribcage but misses.
A big left from De Gracia misses.
Ki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Gracia throws an overhand right that lands on Ki's shoulder, as Ki tries to avoid the shot.
Ki throwing a counter right hand but De Gracia manages to avoid it.
Ki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Gracia throws the left hand but Ki avoids the punch easily.
De Gracia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Ki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ki is looking to wear down De Gracia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De Gracia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T2#
De Gracia looks to land a right hand but Ki moved out of range.
Ki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Gracia.
De Gracia lands the left hand.
De Gracia looks to score with a jab to the body but Ki is just out of range.
De Gracia misses with a shot to the body
and Ki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#De Gracia is rocked!
Carlos De Gracia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ki lands a nice shot to the body.
De Gracia is still on wobbly legs! Can Ki finish him?
Ki digs a good hook to De Gracia's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ki lands a right hook to the body.
Ki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ki scores with a body shot.
Ki lands a slapping body shot.
Jae Woon Ki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ki digs a good hook to De Gracia's body.
De Gracia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the liver by Ki. Beautiful body shot.
Ki throws an uppercut from hell that sends De Gracia clean off his feet! He's out cold! Ki stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jae Woon Ki!
Jae Woon Ki gave a mention to BRAZEN - Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
AFC #24
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Astasius looks to clinch
and De Gracia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Gracia circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Gracia counters with a right hand to the body.
Astasius throws a hook but De Gracia avoids it easily.
Astasius misses with a double jab
and De Gracia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Astasius misses the shot to the body.
De Gracia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Astasius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Astasius misses with a combination
and De Gracia counters with a straight right hand.
Astasius wants to clinch up but De Gracia keeps it at a distance.
De Gracia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Astasius moves away.
Astasius ducks under a wild hook from De Gracia.
Astasius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Gracia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Gracia fails with the takedown.
De Gracia sizes up Astasius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Astasius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Astasius swings widly with a right hand
and De Gracia counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astasius misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Astasius misses with a hook to the body
and De Gracia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Gracia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De Gracia lands the left hand.
De Gracia throws a good cross that connects.
Astasius misses with a series of wild punches.
Astasius wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Astasius rushes De Gracia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Gracia blocking some punches.
Astasius throws a punch but it's blocked by De Gracia.
Astasius has a couple of punches blocked by De Gracia.
De Gracia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Gracia stalling in the clinch but Astasius improves position.
Astasius struggles to land a body shot inside as De Gracia controls his hands.
Astasius swings wildly with an uppercut but De Gracia uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Astasius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Gracia lands a body punch.
De Gracia trying to land knees to the body.
Astasius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Gracia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Astasius.
De Gracia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Astasius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Astasius misses with a punch on the inside.
Astasius prevents a body shot from De Gracia.
Astasius throws a punch but it's blocked by De Gracia.
De Gracia lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Gracia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos De Gracia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Gracia blocks an uppercut.
Astasius has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. De Gracia seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Astasius can turn it around.
Astasius tries to work over De Gracia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Astasius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Astasius misses with a punch to the body.
Astasius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Gracia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Astasius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
De Gracia blocks a body shot from Astasius.
De Gracia scores a nice knee to the body.
Astasius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Gracia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astasius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Gracia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Astasius fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Astasius throws a shot to the body.
Piotr Astasius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Gracia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Astasius throws out the jab.
Astasius slips under a jab.
De Gracia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Astasius.
Good standup being displayed there by Astasius as he connects with a hook.
Astasius ducks under a wild hook from De Gracia.
De Gracia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Astasius doesn't seem bothered though.
De Gracia scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Astasius drives through and clinches with De Gracia against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Gracia tries a body shot but Astasius blocks it.
De Gracia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
De Gracia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Astasius lands an uppercut.
Astasius struggles to land a body shot inside as De Gracia controls his hands.
De Gracia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
De Gracia digs a right hand into Astasius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Astasius's gas tank.
Astasius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Astasius throws a head punch that misses.
De Gracia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from De Gracia.
Astasius misses with a punch to the body.
De Gracia is working Astasius over against the cage.
Astasius misses with the head strike.
Astasius managing to block the knees to the body from De Gracia.
De Gracia works on Astasius's body with a couple of short punches.
De Gracia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
De Gracia avoiding damage.
Astasius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos De Gracia 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#
De Gracia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Gracia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Astasius throws a hook but De Gracia avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by De Gracia. Beautiful body shot.
Astasius walks into a left hand.
De Gracia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Gracia throws a body shot but no joy.
Astasius appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Astasius misses.
De Gracia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Astasius can do to turn this around?
De Gracia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Carlos De Gracia is winning the standup battle so far.
De Gracia just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Astasius lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Gracia doesn't seem phased though.
Astasius ducks under a wild hook from De Gracia.
Astasius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astasius wants to clinch up but De Gracia keeps it at a distance.
De Gracia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Astasius moves away.
Astasius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Gracia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Astasius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Gracia's hands.
Astasius ducks under a wild hook from De Gracia.
Astasius misses with a hook.
Astasius ducks under a wild hook from De Gracia.#T1#
Astasius wants to clinch
and De Gracia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Astasius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Astasius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Gracia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Astasius has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Astasius and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Astasius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Astasius misses the jab.
De Gracia cracks Astasius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Astasius has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Gracia misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Gracia prevents a body shot from Astasius.
De Gracia lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Gracia lands a body shot.
De Gracia is leaning against Astasius and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Gracia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Astasius prevents a body shot from De Gracia.
A shot in the inside from Astasius.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Gracia. #T2#
De Gracia is working Astasius over against the cage.
De Gracia prevents a body shot from Astasius.
De Gracia cracks Astasius with a nice body shot.
Astasius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Gracia has Astasius pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Astasius manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Astasius throws a head punch that misses.
Astasius misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Gracia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Astasius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Gracia or not.
Astasius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Gracia scores with a shoulder strike.
Astasius misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Gracia.
Astasius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Gracia unloads a knee to the mid-section. Astasius lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Astasius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Astasius managing to block the knees to the body from De Gracia.
Astasius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Astasius throws a head punch that misses.
De Gracia misses with a body punch.
De Gracia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Piotr Astasius seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
De Gracia manages to break the clinch.
De Gracia jabs at Astasius's body.
De Gracia lands a head shot.
Astasius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Gracia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sloppy strikes from Astasius. Those never looked like landing.
Astasius shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Piotr Astasius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Astasius closes the distance and clinches.
De Gracia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Astasius is keeping busy.
De Gracia cracks Astasius with a nice body shot.
De Gracia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from De Gracia.
#TD#
De Gracia successfully pulls guard.
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!#SUB#
De Gracia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Astasius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Astasius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB#
De Gracia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Astasius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Astasius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Astasius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Astasius won't allow De Gracia to sweep him here.
Astasius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from De Gracia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Astasius stopping the sweep attempt from De Gracia.#SUB#
Astasius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Astasius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Gracia's head.#SUB#
Astasius got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Gracia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Astasius has managed to get both his arms back between De Gracia's legs - danger averted.
Astasius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
De Gracia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Astasius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Astasius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Astasius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos De Gracia dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Astasius tries to move into range but De Gracia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
De Gracia blocks a jab.
De Gracia appears to be looking for a big counter.
De Gracia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Astasius tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and De Gracia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Astasius misses with a body punch
and De Gracia counters with a straight right hand.
Astasius gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Astasius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Gracia misses with a straight left.
De Gracia misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Astasius clinches up with De Gracia and pushes him back against the cage.
De Gracia trying to stall but Astasius improves his position.
Astasius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Gracia backwards. #TD#
De Gracia has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Astasius uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astasius is working De Gracia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Gracia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Astasius throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Astasius lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
De Gracia slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Astasius.
Astasius punching from the bottom.
Astasius strikes from the bottom but De Gracia uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Astasius throws a few strikes from the bottom but De Gracia takes advantage and mounts!
Astasius throwing hammer fists to the chest of De Gracia. What's that going to do exactly?
De Gracia seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Astasius is holding on tight.
Astasius is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
De Gracia wants to control the pace but Astasius is squirming around nicely.
Astasius tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and De Gracia has taken his back.
De Gracia has the hooks in. Astasius is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Carlos De Gracia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Gracia doesn't have the hooks in and Astasius manages to turn into his guard.
De Gracia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
De Gracia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Astasius defends well.
De Gracia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Gracia has momentary wrist control but Astasius slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
De Gracia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Astasius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Astasius stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and De Gracia has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Astasius manages to get his head free but now De Gracia has transitioned to an armbar! Astasius grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from De Gracia! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos De Gracia!
A victorious Carlos De Gracia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
AFC #21
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
De Gracia lands with a nice body punch.
De Gracia looks to land a right hand but Hugo moved out of range.
Hugo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hugo there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Gracia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for De Gracia.
Hugo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some wild striking there from Hugo.
De Gracia with a jab.
De Gracia misses with a wild combination.
De Gracia just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Gracia misses with a low kick.
De Gracia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Gracia misses with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Hugo there.#T1#
De Gracia throws a shot from downtown. Hugo moves away and avoids it.
Hugo looks to land a left hand but De Gracia moved out of range nicely.
It looked like De Gracia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hugo.
Hugo fails to land with a series of punches.
De Gracia tests Hugo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hugo wants to land a leg kick but De Gracia is out of range.
De Gracia jabs Hugo right on the nose. Hugo blinks but takes it well.
De Gracia misses with a hook.
De Gracia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Gracia misses with a two punch combination.
De Gracia looks to throw the jab but Hugo is out of range.
Hugo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Gracia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Gracia takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Gracia misses with a body shot.
De Gracia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hugo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Jab by De Gracia.
Hugo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Decent striking displayed by Hugo there.
Hugo moves out of range of the strikes.
De Gracia misses with a hook
and Hugo counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#De Gracia is rocked!
De Gracia fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from De Gracia misses the target.
Hugo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Gracia with a body shot.
De Gracia throws the left hand but Hugo avoids the punch easily.
Hugo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Gracia misses with a looping right.
De Gracia takes a swing at Hugo's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Hugo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hugo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Gracia to score with a decent uppercut.
Hugo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
De Gracia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Gracia scores with a jab to the body.
De Gracia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hugo circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! De Gracia drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Hugo follows De Gracia to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glass Hugo!
Glass Hugo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, NARCOS for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
AFC #15
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Bee misses with a double jab.
De Gracia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bee jabs De Gracia right on the nose. De Gracia blinks but takes it well.
Good standup being displayed there by De Gracia as he connects with a hook.
De Gracia throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Bee counters by moving into the clinch.
Bee misses with a punch to the body.
Bee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bee swings wildly with an uppercut but De Gracia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bee throws a punch but it's blocked by De Gracia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bee swings wildly with an uppercut but De Gracia uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Bee.
Bee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Bee digs a right hand underneath De Gracia's ribcage. De Gracia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bee.
Bee lands a hook that snaps the head of De Gracia backwards.
De Gracia wants to break free but Bee has control.
Bee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Gracia backwards.
Bee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Gracia backwards. #ROC#De Gracia is rocked!
Bee lands a shoulder strike.
De Gracia is still on wobbly legs! Can Bee finish him?
De Gracia takes a shot to the head.
Bee dips a shoulder and cracks De Gracia with a mighty uppercut! De Gracia falls back against the cage and Bee unloads with a barrage of strikes! De Gracia is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bee screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lruce Bee! |
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Event:
Ajax Friday Fight Night 2
Date: Jun 23, 2023 |
#R1#
De Gracia lands a head shot.
Wolff is looking to chop away at De Gracia's legs.
Wolff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wolff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Gracia.
As De Gracia looks to move away, Wolff throws a big counter combo but De Gracia just gets out of the way.#CL#
Wolff drives through and clinches with De Gracia against the cage.
De Gracia prevents the takedown attempt.
Wolff stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Wolff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolff slips a jab from De Gracia.
Wolff throws a combination that misses
and De Gracia counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolff throws a combination that misses
and Wolff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
A lazy left from De Gracia finds it's target.#CL#
Wolff forces De Gracia back against the cage and clinches.
Wolff misses with a punch to the body.
De Gracia wants to stall.
Wolff tries to pull guard but De Gracia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wolff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolff unloads a knee to the mid-section.
De Gracia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolff with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
De Gracia throws a head punch that misses.
Wolff has De Gracia pressed against the cage.
Wolff fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Wolff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Gracia trying to control the position but instead, Wolff has worked for underhooks and has pushed De Gracia into the cage.
De Gracia gets underhooks to prevent Wolff's takedown attempt.
De Gracia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Gracia is pressed up against the cage. Wolff has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Gracia down to the mat. De Gracia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ludwig Wolff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Wolff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - De Gracia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Gracia scores with a hook.
Wolff tries to clinch
and Wolff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Gracia throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolff.
A lazy body kick from Wolff
and De Gracia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolff wants to clinch.#T4#
Wolff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wolff throws a sloppy head kick
letting De Gracia counter with a right hand.
Wolff tries to clinch but De Gracia moves away
and De Gracia counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Gracia keeps the fight on the outside.
De Gracia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wolff on the side of the head.
De Gracia circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Gracia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos De Gracia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Wolff closes the distance and pushes De Gracia back into the cage.
Wolff is trying to pull guard but De Gracia turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
De Gracia tries to land knees in the clinch but Wolff avoids the damage to the body.
Wolff stalling the fight.
De Gracia trying to control the position but instead, Wolff has worked for underhooks and has pushed De Gracia into the cage.#BC#
Wolff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Gracia 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolff throws a head kick that misses.
Wolff misses with a double jab
and De Gracia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
De Gracia throws an overhand right that lands on Wolff's shoulder, as Wolff tries to avoid the shot.
Wolff dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Gracia. That did some damage!
Wolff looks to clinch
and De Gracia counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolff closes the distance looking to clinch
and De Gracia counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolff has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
De Gracia scores with a jab to the body.
Wolff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Wolff has closed the distance and engaged De Gracia in a clinch.
#T2#
Wolff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Gracia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wolff.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Wolff. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Wolff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Gracia lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick by Wolff misses
and De Gracia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Wolff rushes De Gracia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Gracia blocks a body shot from Wolff.
Wolff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Gracia walks away with a smile on his face. Wolff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Wolff throws a head kick that misses
letting De Gracia counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Gracia lands with a straight right. Wolff didn't see that one coming.
Wolff tries to clinch
and Wolff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ludwig Wolff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolff throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wolff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wolff darts in trying to clinch
and De Gracia counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolff darts in trying to clinch
and De Gracia counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
De Gracia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Gracia lands with a good body shot.
De Gracia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Gracia misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolff throws a lazy uppercut
and De Gracia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wolff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolff closes the distance but De Gracia moves to the side
and De Gracia counters with a straight right hand.
Wolff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Gracia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos De Gracia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the body from Wolff misses
and Wolff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wolff throws a body kick that misses.
De Gracia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wolff with a body shot.
De Gracia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wolff's hands.#CL#
Wolff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wolff jumps guard but De Gracia stands there with Wolff around his waist. Wolff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Gracia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Wolff breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Gracia cracks Wolff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wolff wants to clinch but De Gracia slips to the side
and De Gracia counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Wolff misses
and De Gracia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Wolff tries to clinch up
and De Gracia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wolff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and De Gracia counters with a left to the body.
We've been informed that De Gracia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wolff throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wolff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Gracia.
Wolff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolff misses with a kick to the body
and De Gracia counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
De Gracia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wolff doesn't seem bothered though.
Wolff throws a combination that misses
enabling De Gracia to counter with a crisp jab.
De Gracia circles away from the clinch attempt
letting De Gracia counter with a right hand.
De Gracia lands a jab to Wolff's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolff closes the distance but De Gracia moves to the side
enabling De Gracia to counter with a crisp jab.
Wolff misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and De Gracia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
De Gracia missing with a left hand there. Wolff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolff misses with a combination
and De Gracia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Gracia swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolff.
De Gracia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Carlos De Gracia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wolff tries to clinch
letting De Gracia counter with a right hand.
Wolff throws a leg kick
and De Gracia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolff closes the distance looking to clinch
and De Gracia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Wolff moves away from the strike by De Gracia.
Wolff went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Carlos De Gracia seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Wolff takes the fight into the clinch.
De Gracia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wolff is defending well for now.
Wolff is trying to drag De Gracia to the mat but De Gracia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
De Gracia wants to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos De Gracia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Gracia 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos De Gracia!
Carlos De Gracia thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Ajax Friday Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
Dylan Batt had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 185.8, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Carlos De Gracia was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1#
De Gracia lands with a shot to the body.
De Gracia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cider sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cider misses with a takedown attempt
letting De Gracia counter with a right hand.
De Gracia's coach down at Dangerous Fight Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on De Gracia's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cider with a poor takedown
letting De Gracia counter with a right hand. #CL#
Cider gets a clinch. #TD#
Cider decides to pull guard.
De Gracia wants to pass the guard but Cider is keeping the position.
Cider bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Gracia's guard. #REVR#
De Gracia trying to control the position.
De Gracia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cider. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cider stops De Gracia from standing up. #T1#
Cider pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Gracia is keeping the position for now.
Cider controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cider looking to pass the guard.
Cider postures up.
Cider is looking to pass into half guard but De Gracia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now De Gracia is in guard.#REVB#
De Gracia won't allow Cider to get back to his feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Gracia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
De Gracia wants to control from the top but Cider keeps moving. #SU2#
De Gracia stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cider looks to clinch
and De Gracia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Dixon Cider has been cut.
De Gracia throws a jab but it's blocked by Cider.
Cider tries to counter by moving into the clinch but De Gracia manages to circle out of the way.
Cider shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling De Gracia to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixon Cider. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
De Gracia misses with a looping left.
Cider throws a lazy uppercut
and De Gracia counters with a nice body shot.
Cider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting De Gracia counter with a right hand.
De Gracia throws the left hand but Cider avoids the punch easily.
Cider appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Cider instigates a clinch.
Cider tries to pull guard but De Gracia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cider effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Cider breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cider clinches up with De Gracia and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
De Gracia prevents the takedown attempt.
Cider is breathing heavily.#BC#
Cider's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Gracia throws the left hand but Cider avoids the punch easily.
Cider shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cider takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cider wants to clinch
and De Gracia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dixon Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Gracia stuns Cider with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider throws a combination that misses
and Cider takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cider wants to clinch
and De Gracia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos De Gracia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dixon Cider's cut.
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#
Cider with a lazy takedown attempt
letting De Gracia counter with a right hand.
Cider connects with a body shot.
Cider with a poor takedown
and De Gracia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Gracia thuds his right hand into Cider's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Cider has managed to clinch.
De Gracia tries to break free but Cider pushes him back against the cage.
De Gracia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cider is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cider stalling the fight.
De Gracia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
De Gracia is looking to control Cider's arms but Cider gets an underhook and turns him. Now De Gracia has his back to the cage. #BC#
Cider's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Cider shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches De Gracia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
De Gracia wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cider content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU#
Cider stands up.
Cider fails with the takedown
and De Gracia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixon Cider. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Cider tries to clinch up
and De Gracia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cider misses with a takedown
and De Gracia counters with a stiff right hand.
De Gracia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider misses with a takedown attempt
and De Gracia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cider displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Gracia throws out the jab.
De Gracia scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC2#Cider is rocked!#T3#
Cider tries to clinch
and De Gracia counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Cider is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Cider closes the distance and clinches.
De Gracia is looking to break free of the clinch but Cider has double underhooks.
Cider seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Cider has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed De Gracia clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cider avoiding De Gracia 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cider is hanging on to De Gracia's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Cider working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4#
De Gracia can't escape the position.
De Gracia trying to get back to his feet but Cider is in full control for now.
De Gracia trying to control the position but Cider manages to sink in the hooks.
De Gracia rolls, trying to escape but Cider keeps control of the position.
Cider misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Cider is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. De Gracia defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos De Gracia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dixon Cider's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
De Gracia lands a two punch combo.
Cider misses with a combination
and De Gracia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carlos De Gracia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Gracia looks to land a right hand but Cider moved out of range.
Cider paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cider moves into the clinch successfully.
Cider avoiding damage as De Gracia throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for De Gracia to work.
#T1#
De Gracia trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
De Gracia trying to land knees to the body.
De Gracia letting Cider take a breather here.
Cider jumps guard but De Gracia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
De Gracia trying to control the position but instead, Cider has worked for underhooks and has pushed De Gracia into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cider looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cider keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Gracia's efforts to push away.
Cider is stalling here.
Cider is trying to pull guard but De Gracia turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
De Gracia is trying to break the clinch but Cider is controlling him.#TD#
Cider has hold of one of De Gracia's legs. De Gracia is fighting the takedown attempt but Cider gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T3#
Cider wants to control from the top but De Gracia keeps moving.
De Gracia is looking to stand up but Cider isn't so interested in that idea.
De Gracia controlling the position.
Carlos De Gracia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De Gracia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cider looking to sit in guard and control but De Gracia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Gracia 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Gracia forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cider trying to hold on to De Gracia's head to control him but De Gracia postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos De Gracia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Gracia 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos De Gracia!
An out of breath Carlos De Gracia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Ju needs to keep his hands up - De Gracia had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Ju clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Ju has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics De Gracia uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Gracia trying to control but Ju is working from the bottom.
De Gracia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ju 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#
Still in half guard, Ju seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ju passes to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Ju gets to mount! De Gracia was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ju with the ground and pound from mount.
Ju controlling the pace for now.
Ju raining down shots from the mount!
Ju is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. De Gracia can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
De Gracia taking shots to the head.
Ju putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2##SUB#
Ju looking for a guillotine from mount but De Gracia is having none of it.
Ju is in the full mount, landing strikes.
De Gracia takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#De Gracia is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ju landing strikes from the mount.
De Gracia is still in real trouble! Can Ju finish him?
Ju lands a big elbow - De Gracia is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and De Gracia is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tai Ju! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
De Gracia lands a nice shot that snaps Klippt's head back.
De Gracia sizes up Klippt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Gracia with a hook.
De Gracia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab lands there for De Gracia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klippt has his takedown stuffed
and De Gracia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Klippt misses with a takedown
and De Gracia counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Klippt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Gracia lunges at Klippt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Klippt's hand.
De Gracia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Klippt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Gracia finds it's way round the side to connect with Klippt's head.
Klippt blocks a jab.
Klippt feints the counter takedown.#T2#
De Gracia scores with a sloppy right hand. Klippt should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Klippt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching De Gracia on his heels. He'll look to pass De Gracia's guard now, I'm sure.
Klippt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Klippt drops back, looking for a kneebar! De Gracia looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. De Gracia looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from De Gracia! #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klippt tries to buck De Gracia off but De Gracia is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Gracia trying to control the action but Klippt is working from the bottom. #SUB#
De Gracia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Klippt is looking for a sweep.
Klippt keeps trying to improve his position.
Klippt is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Klippt wants to improve his position, back to half guard but De Gracia has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Klippt's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Klippt is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for De Gracia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Carlos De Gracia!
Our winner, Carlos De Gracia, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2023 |
#R1#
De Gracia misses with a looping right.
That kick from Faloofa tenderised De Gracia's leg. De Gracia is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Gracia misses with a straight right.
De Gracia throws out a loose jab but Faloofa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faloofa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Gracia.
Faloofa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Gracia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Faloofa scrambles back to his feet.
De Gracia throws a jab but it's blocked by Faloofa.
De Gracia connects with a single shot there.
Faloofa walks into a straight right hand from De Gracia.
Faloofa tries a head kick but it misses.
Faloofa defending well as De Gracia loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick from Faloofa lands but De Gracia takes it in his stride.
Faloofa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Gracia finds it's way round the side to connect with Faloofa's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Faloofa - that will leave a mark!
De Gracia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Faloofa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#Faloofa is rocked!
Faloofa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Faloofa is still on wobbly legs! Can De Gracia finish him?
De Gracia scores with a nice head shot.
Faloofa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Gracia throws out the jab.
Faloofa looks up at the clock. Bad move! De Gracia lands a right hand from hell, dropping Faloofa. De Gracia pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos De Gracia! |
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