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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BE 7: Smithers vs Kowalski
Date: Apr 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Gracie shoots and misses
and Morales counters with a straight right hand.
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.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Morales connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morales scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Morales has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morales counters with a huge right that knocks Gracie out cold! Morales is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Omari Morales!
A victorious Omari Morales thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Eliz Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'Great job to my opponent, that was my 30th fight. I want to make an announcement, today was my last fight. I've done alot of great things in MMA. I've won some and i've lost some. But i'm announcing my retirement, make sure to keep your eyes on my two sons Ethan and Efim!! '. |
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Event:
SYN 1063 Stark vs Danger
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gracie misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie working the ground and pound but Lawson is defending the strikes.
Lawson parries the strikes from Gracie easily there. Gracie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lawson to escape.
Gracie misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawson, who protects the arm well.
Gracie throws a strike aimed at the side of Lawson's head but Lawson avoids it well.
Lawson defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson regains half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Lawson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ethan Gracie! |
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Event:
HFC 66:Yamasaki vs Leonidas
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Ethan Gracie has been cut.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Morales counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Morales dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
Morales regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morales trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Morales is looking to escape.
Gracie prevents Morales from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Morales is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ethan Gracie! |
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Event:
NYF 31,5: Crispian vs Silalahi
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracie connects with a right hand. Charania shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Shams Charania has been cut.
Charania has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Charania walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Charania shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Gracie and Charania goes tumbling to the canvas! Gracie follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#Charania is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Charania regains full guard. Nicely done.
Charania is still in real trouble! Can Gracie finish him?#SUB2#
Charania working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Charania is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Charania is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Charania seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Charania scores with a couple of nice shots.
Charania missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Charania is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie's coaches at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Charania throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Charania wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Charania missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Charania.
Charania lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Charania is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Charania scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie taking some punishment here, with Charania in his half guard.
Charania not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Charania is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Charania missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Charania throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Charania is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Charania wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie pushes Charania off looking to stand but Charania dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Charania there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Charania lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Charania is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#T2#
Gracie is trying to stand.
Charania is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Charania winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Charania landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Charania lands a big elbow - Gracie is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Charania!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shams Charania! |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 12
Date: Aug 24, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Garces closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garces lands in his opponent's guard.
Garces sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Garces pushes his legs off easily.
Garces scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garces trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garces is aware though and is defending well.
Garces advances to half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Garces is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Garces wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garces trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Garces wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is pressing down on Garces's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Garces uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Garces!#REVR##SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garces is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garces can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garces doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie is tightening it up a little... Garces has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Garces reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Garces taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ethan Gracie! |
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Event:
NYF 26: McCoy vs Dujardin
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Peterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Peterson gets a clinch.
Gracie tries to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling the position.
Gracie is looking to break free of the clinch but Peterson has double underhooks.
Gracie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Peterson jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peterson throws an elbow but it misses.
Peterson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Peterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gracie walks away with a smile on his face. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Peterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Peterson wants to counter with a clinch but Gracie pushes him away.
Peterson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Efim Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Peterson counters by clinching up.
Peterson is trying to pull guard but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Efim Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casey Peterson.#TD2#
Peterson manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Peterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie tries to stand but Peterson is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Peterson is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peterson on the ground.#SUB2#
Peterson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gracie has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Peterson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gracie is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Peterson pulls down on the head and he's put Gracie to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Casey Peterson! |
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Event:
NYF 19: Ribeiro vs Gracie
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Ribeiro feints and as Gracie raises his hands in defense, Ribeiro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ribeiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ribeiro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Ribeiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T1#
Ribeiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie wants to stand up but Ribeiro is controlling him.
Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ribeiro controls the pace.
Gracie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ribeiro is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribeiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Ribeiro slips a jab from Gracie.
Nice cross by Ribeiro.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Ribeiro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Ribeiro has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Ribeiro is controlling him.
Gracie is trying to break free.#T2#
Ribeiro lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gracie wants to break free but Ribeiro has control.
Gracie is trying to push Ribeiro away but Ribeiro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short left from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ribeiro misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribeiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ribeiro keeps control of Gracie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ribeiro misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Ribeiro has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gracie clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Ribeiro has managed to slip his arm under Gracie's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gracie is tapping out! Submission win for Ribeiro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joanderson Ribeiro!
Joanderson Ribeiro retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Joanderson Ribeiro misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
NYF 17: Donal vs Williamson
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Cartier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cartier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cartier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cartier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cartier moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Cartier misses the target.
Cartier punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Cartier is rocked!
Gracie circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Cartier to the canvas! Cartier doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gracie keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efim Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Efim Gracie gave a big smile as he said 'Lets gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!'.
Cash Cartier was interviewed post fight and said 'Still got paid '. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 2
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
Kotula takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie throws an overhand right that drops Kotula like a sack of potatoes! Gracie dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efim Gracie!
An intense looking Efim Gracie took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Lets gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!'. |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R7
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Axelsen stuffs the takedown.
Axelsen lands a jab.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Axelsen sprawls well. Axelsen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Axelsen, which made it look bad.
Loke Axelsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Gracie.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Axelsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Axelsen throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axelsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Axelsen sprawls well.
Axelsen digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
#T1#
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie shoots and misses
and Axelsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Axelsen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Axelsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Axelsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Axelsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie dives in and grabs Axelsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Axelsen pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Gracie tries for a takedown but Axelsen circles away easily
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Axelsen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie looks winded!
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Axelsen.#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Axelsen finish him?
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Axelsen counters with a crisp right that sends Gracie to the canvas! Axelsen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loke Axelsen!
Our winner, Loke Axelsen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Ethan Gracie had this to say: 'Four losses in a row. Not a good look for me man. Don't know whats next to be honest.'. |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R6
Date: Mar 31, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Banik is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Banik tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Banik wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Banik is defending it quite comfortably.
Banik gets full guard.
Banik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Banik slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Banik trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Banik slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Banik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Banik working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Banik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banik working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banik is aware though and is defending well.
Banik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.#SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Banik preventing the sweep.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Banik has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Banik lands a couple of digs.
Banik working some strikes from top position.
Banik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Banik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banik stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Banik trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T2#
Banik chips away with some ground and pound.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Banik slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banik is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Banik pushes his legs off easily.
Banik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Banik uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as Banik controls the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Banik landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Banik creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Banik lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Banik lands a nice forearm strike.
Gracie tries to bench press Banik off him but Banik keeps the position.
Banik working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Banik trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Banik keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Banik is working Gracie over with some ground and pound from side control.
Banik is working Gracie over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gracie tries to buck Banik off but Banik is having none of it.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banik lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie won't allow Banik to pass to mount.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Banik has control of the leg.
Banik is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Banik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Banik is controlling the pace.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie has hold of Banik's hands but Banik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Banik working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice strikes from Banik there. #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Banik trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banik pulls his head out easily.
Banik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Banik has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Branko Banik dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banik's waist but Banik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Banik with the counter takedown but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Ethan Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banik throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banik.
A swing and a miss from Banik.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice sprawl there from Banik as Gracie shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Banik with the counter takedown but Gracie avoids it easily.#TD2#
Banik bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Banik working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banik working the ground and pound.
Banik content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Banik lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie has hold of Banik's hands but Banik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banik pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banik lands a nice short elbow.
Banik trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie has a hand on Banik's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Banik takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Banik working the ground and pound effectively.
Banik looking to finish Gracie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gracie!
Banik controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Banik looking to finish Gracie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gracie!
Banik tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Banik landing strikes from the mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banik scoring with strikes but Gracie is staying in there.
Banik landing punches.
Banik prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Banik unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Gracie wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Banik celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Branko Banik!
An out of breath Branko Banik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Ethan Gracie had this to say: 'Four losses in a row. Not a good look for me man. Don't know whats next to be honest.'. |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R5
Date: Mar 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Greene to counter with a crisp jab.
Greene looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Greene throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Greene slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Greene scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Greene sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greene! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Greene sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Greene pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Greene counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Greene unleashes a big counter combination but Gracie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Greene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ethan Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Greene counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Greene counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Greene finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Greene.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Greene is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gracie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Greene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Greene counters with a big right hand! Oh Gracie is in trouble here! Greene follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Greene!
A relieved looking Marcus Greene thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Ethan Gracie had this to say: 'Four losses in a row. Not a good look for me man. Don't know whats next to be honest.'. |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R5
Date: Mar 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Rick Rhymes has been cut.
Gracie throws out a powerful jab.
Gracie pounces like a tiger and cracks Rhymes with a vicious hook! Rhymes is down but not out! Gracie follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Efim Gracie!
Post fight, Efim Gracie took to the microphone: 'Im a world champion.. IM A WORLD CHAMPION!'. |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R3
Date: Feb 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Collins. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Collins. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Collins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gracie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Collins defending well though. #SUB#
Gracie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Collins defend it? Gracie steps over the head and cranks it - Collins is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ethan Gracie! |
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Event:
SSG 102 Gomes vs Schaubi
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Darren Sabatello!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sabatello stuffs the takedown attempt from Ibrahim. Ibrahim gets slowly back to his feet.
Ibrahim sets himself, and Sabatello steps forward looking for the clinch! Ibrahim avoids it this time.
Ahmad Ibrahim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown but Sabatello shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Sabatello closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Sabatello drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Sabatello working for a triangle but Ibrahim defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Sabatello is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ibrahim is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sabatello working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ibrahim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ibrahim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Sabatello working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ibrahim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ibrahim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ibrahim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Ibrahim sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sabatello can't keep his opponent in guard - Ibrahim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ibrahim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sabatello felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ibrahim content to control rather than advance. #T2##SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Sabatello is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibrahim pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sabatello looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim is taking a breather. Sabatello 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.
Ibrahim seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sabatello for as long as he can get away with.
Sabatello is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ibrahim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Ibrahim stalling. #SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (3) vs (0) Sabatello
Sabatello keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sabatello has given up his back here. Will Ibrahim look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Ibrahim (6) vs (0) Sabatello
Ibrahim has the hooks in. Sabatello is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sabatello turns into Ibrahim and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (6) vs (2) Sabatello
Ibrahim controlling Sabatello's posture. #T4#
Ibrahim 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.
Ibrahim pulls Sabatello in to control the position.
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Sabatello tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ibrahim is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (8) vs (2) Sabatello
Ibrahim slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Ibrahim performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ibrahim trying to mount his opponent but Sabatello defends it.
Ibrahim passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (11) vs (2) Sabatello
Sabatello is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sabatello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sabatello is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ibrahim's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ibrahim is controlling the pace.
Ibrahim passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (14) vs (2) Sabatello#T6#
Sabatello is looking to improve his position but Ibrahim isn't that keen on the idea.
Ibrahim controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Ibrahim working for a submission but Sabatello is keeping him at bay.
Sabatello is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ibrahim works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ibrahim (17) vs (2) Sabatello
Sabatello tries to escape but Ibrahim has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Ibrahim has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Sabatello is in real trouble here. Ibrahim gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Sabatello is tapping out! Ibrahim wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ahmad Ibrahim!
A victorious Ahmad Ibrahim thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 95
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Darren Sabatello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Billy Danner!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Sabatello forces Danner back against the cage and clinches.
Sabatello tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Danner smiles and moves away.
Danner looks for a takedown but Sabatello sprawls well.#CL#
Sabatello moves into the clinch.
Danner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sabatello fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Danner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Danner has hold of one of Sabatello's legs. Sabatello is fighting the takedown attempt but Danner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sabatello (0) vs (2) Danner#SUB#
Sabatello is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Sabatello throws his legs up looking for a submission but Danner uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sabatello (0) vs (5) Danner
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabatello is trying to improve his position.
Sabatello is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sabatello is not content to let Danner control the position.
Sabatello being controlled for a moment.
Danner trying to control the position but Sabatello is working away.
Sabatello manages to work his way to half guard, despite Danner's best efforts.
Danner content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Sabatello looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sabatello is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Danner pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Danner tries to pass to full mount but Sabatello defends it. #SUB#
Sabatello actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Danner is working for a kimura but Sabatello is defending it quite comfortably.
Sabatello on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sabatello tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Sabatello looking for submissions off his back.
Danner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sabatello! Score +3 for passing guard: Sabatello (0) vs (8) Danner#SUB2#
Danner wants to finish this one by submission but Sabatello is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Danner.
Sabatello really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sabatello prevents Danner from taking his back.
Sabatello is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Danner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Danner wants to control the pace but Sabatello is squirming around nicely.
Danner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Danner with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Danner pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sabatello is trying to escape the mount.
Sabatello has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sabatello (0) vs (11) Danner#T4#
Danner has the hooks in. Sabatello is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Danner is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Sabatello is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Danner!
A victorious Billy Danner 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:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R2
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Knight throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Knight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie with a poor takedown
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Knight counters with a left to the body.
Terrell Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Gracie.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knight's waist but Knight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Knight cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Gracie falls to his knees and Knight doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrell Knight!
Terrell Knight bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Ethan Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'Four losses in a row. Not a good look for me man. Don't know whats next to be honest.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 91
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mo Mohammad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Darren Sabatello!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sabatello tries to pull guard but Mohammad forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mohammad is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sabatello is defending well.
Sabatello tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mohammad just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sabatello is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Sabatello pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Sabatello is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mohammad is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sabatello isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mohammad stacks Sabatello on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mohammad! Score +3 for passing guard: Mohammad (3) vs (0) Sabatello
Sabatello is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mohammad's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sabatello looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mohammad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mohammad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB2#
Sabatello looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sabatello tries to roll over but Mohammad keeps him under control.
Mohammad works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mohammad (6) vs (0) Sabatello
Mohammad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sabatello tries to reverse the position but Mohammad maintains control.
Mohammad content just to control the position here.
Mohammad has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sabatello slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sabatello is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mohammad pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Mohammad controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Sabatello looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mohammad moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sabatello. Score +3 for passing guard: Mohammad (9) vs (0) Sabatello
Mohammad slows the pace down.
Sabatello looks to move to half guard but instead Mohammad has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mohammad (11) vs (0) Sabatello
Sabatello working to try and regain half guard.
Sabatello slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sabatello looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mohammad passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mohammad (14) vs (0) Sabatello#T3#
Sabatello tries to improve position but can't.
Sabatello is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mohammad is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mohammad (16) vs (0) Sabatello
Sabatello is trying to escape the mount.
Mohammad controlling from mount.
Sabatello is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mohammad controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Sabatello defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mohammad.
Sabatello can't escape the position.
#T4#
Mohammad controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Mohammad working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Mohammad has control of Sabatello's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sabatello regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sabatello can't escape the position.
Mohammad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Sabatello really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mohammad controlling from the full mount.
Mohammad'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.
Sabatello working to try and regain half guard.
Mohammad looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mohammad seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sabatello for as long as he can get away with.
Sabatello tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Sabatello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mohammad looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sabatello bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mohammad (16) vs (2) Sabatello
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mohammad is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mohammad (18) vs (2) Sabatello#SUB2#
Sabatello is looking for a triangle but Mohammad pushes his legs off easily.
Mohammad showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Further stalling from Mohammad.#T7##SUB2#
Sabatello looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mohammad has picked Sabatello up and slammed him! Sabatello can't keep hold of the triangle and Mohammad manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mohammad (21) vs (2) Sabatello
Mohammad controls the position.
Sabatello is trying to work for a sweep but Mohammad has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mohammad (23) vs (2) Sabatello
Sabatello working to try and regain half guard.
Mohammad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Mohammad is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sabatello to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sabatello shrugs it off.
Sabatello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sabatello sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T8##SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Mohammad seems content to control.
Sabatello wants to improve his position but Mohammad is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mohammad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sabatello is just riding it out for now. Mohammad eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mohammad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sabatello doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mohammad.
Sabatello wants to improve his position but Mohammad is controlling well.
#T9#
Mohammad seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Sabatello actively working from the bottom here.
Mohammad prevents Sabatello from improving his position.#SUB#
Mohammad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sabatello has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10##SUB#
Mohammad is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Sabatello looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sabatello looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mohammad passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mohammad (26) vs (2) Sabatello
Sabatello looks winded!
Sabatello is being controlled here.
Sabatello is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Mohammad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sabatello is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Mohammad controlling the position from side mount.
Sabatello tries to buck Mohammad off but Mohammad is having none of it.#SUB#
Mohammad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sabatello tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Sabatello's face as Mohammad controls the position.
Sabatello is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mohammad is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mohammad (28) vs (2) Sabatello#T12#
Sabatello keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mohammad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mohammad continues to stall.
Sabatello manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mohammad controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Sabatello is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mohammad pulls his head out easily. #T13##SUB#
Mohammad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Sabatello is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mohammad pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sabatello looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sabatello actively working from the bottom here.
Mohammad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mohammad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sabatello knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Mohammad is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Mohammad moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sabatello. Score +3 for passing guard: Mohammad (31) vs (2) Sabatello
Sabatello being controlled for a moment.
Sabatello is trying to work for a sweep but Mohammad has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mohammad (33) vs (2) Sabatello
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mohammad takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammad takes the fight on points by 33 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Gordy wants to clinch.
Gordy wants to clinch up but Sabatello keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Gordy darts in and clinches Sabatello up against the cage.
Gordy fails to pull guard.
Gordy managing to block the knees to the body from Sabatello.
Sabatello is trying to push Gordy away but Gordy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Gordy successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Gordy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sabatello defends well.
Sabatello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sabatello has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sabatello drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gordy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sabatello has Gordy in his guard.#REVB##T1#
Sabatello trying to keep a closed guard but Gordy is proving a slippery customer.
Sabatello is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sabatello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gordy stays in close to Sabatello's body and controls the position.
Sabatello is striking from the bottom but Gordy uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gordy is thwarting Sabatello's attempts to control the position.
Gordy prevents Sabatello from improving his position.
Sabatello wants to sweep but Gordy has passed to side control!
Gordy controlling from side mount. #T3#
Gordy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sabatello!
Sabatello tries to hold on but Gordy postures up.#SUB2#
Sabatello reaches up to try and pull Gordy in and control his posture, but Gordy latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Sabatello taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terrence Gordy!
After the big win, Terrence Gordy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R1
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Varupa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Varupa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.#TD#
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Varupa won't allow it.
Gracie throwing shots but Varupa is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varupa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Varupa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Varupa's temple. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varupa is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position. #T1##SUB2#
Varupa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Varupa defends the submission attempt.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Varupa sees it coming and defends easily.
Varupa is doing well to control the position and prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Varupa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Varupa is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Varupa defends it well.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Varupa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie blocks the strikes from Varupa.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Varupa defends it well. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Varupa defends the submission attempt.
Varupa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Varupa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Varupa is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Varupa wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Varupa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Varupa defends it well. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Varupa is defending it quite comfortably.
Varupa wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Varupa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Varupa tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie is thwarting Varupa's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Varupa sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Varupa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Varupa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Varupa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Varupa can do to turn this around?
Varupa stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Varupa fails to land with a series of punches.
Varupa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Varupa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Varupa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Varupa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Varupa won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Varupa lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Varupa won't allow it.
#TD#
Gracie pulls guard. #T1#
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Varupa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Varupa from controlling successfully.
Varupa throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Varupa defends it easily.
Varupa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Varupa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Varupa has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Varupa looking to pass the guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Varupa is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Varupa defends well.#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Varupa is aware though and is defending well.
Varupa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varupa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Varupa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Varupa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie is tightening it up a little... Varupa has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Varupa reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Varupa taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ethan Gracie! |
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Event:
TFL:Fight Night (Las Vegas 1)
Date: Nov 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Gracie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sinclair looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gracie lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Sinclair - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Efim Gracie!
Post fight, Efim Gracie took to the microphone: 'Im a world champion.. IM A WORLD CHAMPION!'. |
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