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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GFY 108 No short conversations
Date: Jan 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Eliz Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 42 losses; Ceferino Garcia! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Garcia rushes Gracie and presses him up against the ropes. Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Garcia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2# Garcia manages to pull guard.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Garcia Garcia isn't going anywhere. Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Garcia is trying to get back to half guard. Garcia can't do much from the bottom here. Both fighters take a look at the clock. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Garcia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Garcia tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.#T1# Garcia keeps Gracie under control for a moment. Gracie wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy. #SUB# Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Gracie wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy. Garcia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Garcia tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control. Garcia trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Garcia is defending the position. Garcia controlling the position well. Garcia is continuing to stall. Garcia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (3) vs (4) Garcia#T2# Gracie tries to roll but Garcia sticks to his back.
Gracie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Garcia.
Garcia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Gracie tries to roll but Garcia sticks to his back.
Garcia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape. Garcia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Gracie turns into Garcia and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (4) Garcia Gracie trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom. Garcia pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage. #T3# Let's hope that Garcia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy. Garcia has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage. #SUB# Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Garcia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Garcia in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (6) Garcia Garcia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Garcia advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (9) Garcia Gracie is trying to escape the position but Garcia is controlling the position. Gracie tries to bench press Garcia off him but Garcia keeps the position. Garcia in side control, just content to control the action for now. Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garcia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4# Garcia slows the pace down in half guard. The adventures of Garcia the control monster continue. Boring. Gracie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Garcia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garcia in particular looking to stall.#T5# Garcia uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (12) Garcia Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Garcia controlling from mount. Garcia prevents Gracie from getting the reversal. Garcia controlling his opponent. Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Garcia controlling the pace for now. Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Garcia controlling his opponent. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6# Garcia wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Garcia controlling his opponent. Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Garcia moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (15) Garcia Garcia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Garcia trying to control the position but Gracie is working away. Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.#T7# Garcia in side control, just content to control the action for now. Gracie gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (5) vs (17) Garcia Garcia content just to control the position here. Garcia fails to move to back control. Gracie is looking to get to half guard. Garcia content just to control the position here. #T8# Garcia takes Gracie's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (5) vs (20) Garcia Gracie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Garcia.
Garcia is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Garcia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape. Gracie wants to escape the position.
Garcia is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Garcia.#T9# Garcia controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position. Well, with Garcia on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gracie is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Garcia has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Garcia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape. I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Garcia biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T10# Garcia is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Garcia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Garcia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (20) Garcia Gracie being controlled here momentarily. Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Garcia keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Garcia is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture. Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11# Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Garcia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (22) Garcia Garcia wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position. Garcia showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB# Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily. Garcia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Garcia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Garcia trying to control the pace. #T12# Garcia prevents Gracie from improving his position. Garcia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Gracie won't allow Garcia to pass to mount. Garcia is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Garcia works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (25) Garcia Garcia looking to control and managing it successfully. Gracie can't escape the position.
#T13# Garcia content just to control the position here. Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Garcia controlling from the full mount. Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Garcia from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Garcia isn't that keen on the idea. Garcia controlling the position easily from mount. #T14# Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Garcia controlling his opponent. Gracie is looking to improve his position but Garcia isn't that keen on the idea. Garcia controlling his opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gracie prevents Garcia from taking his back. Garcia controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Garcia wins on points by 25 to 7. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1# Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says N Move as he avoids it easily. Good shot there by N Move. N Move scores with a shot to the body.
N Move cracks Gracie with a good jab. Jab, jab by N Move - just one landing. N Move scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. N Move paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and N Move counters with a right hand to the body. Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but N Move sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
N Move bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gracie shoots in but no luck this time. N Move looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Gracie has his takedown stuffed and N Move counters with a straight right hand.#T1# Gracie with a poor takedown and N Move counters with a lovely shot to the body. N Move fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well. Ethan Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. N Move scores with a nice strike. Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Gracie fails with the takedown and N Move counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - N Move sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Gracie with a poor takedown and N Move cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. N Move lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Gracie is breathing heavily. N Move keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
N Move thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Stickem N Move is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jab from N Move. N Move motions for Gracie to come forward. N Move throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. N Move lands with a shot to the body. Gracie misses with a takedown attempt enabling N Move to counter with a crisp jab. Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T2# Gracie fails with the takedown. Gracie tries for a takedown but N Move circles away easily and N Move counters with a lovely straight right hand! N Move looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
N Move digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs. Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. N Move cracks Gracie with a good jab. N Move scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride. N Move lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
N Move lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with N Move but N Move pushes him off and we're back to square one. Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Gracie fails with the takedown enabling N Move to counter with a crisp jab. #T3# N Move sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. N Move scoring well with a low kick there.
N Move fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie. N Move connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. N Move scores with a body shot.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but N Move sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Donk. N Move catches Gracie right on the button with a cross. A right-left combo lands from N Move. N Move jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance. A left and a right from N Move both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#Gracie is rocked! This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gracie. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by N Move. N Move jabs at Gracie's body. Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
N Move rushes Gracie and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Gracie is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. N Move piles on the pressure and Gracie crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stickem N Move! Stickem N Move was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
HFA 36
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1# Payne scores with a one two! Mahoney had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL# Mahoney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Payne, pushing him back against the cage. Our sources have told us that Mahoney has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Mahoney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Payne looks winded! Mahoney landing knees to the head.
Payne is trying to force a seperation but Mahoney has the dominant position. Mahoney has Payne pressed against the cage, preventing Payne from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Payne takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Mahoney.
#ROC#Payne is rocked! A bit of stalling here from Mahoney.
Payne is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahoney finish him? Mahoney working the clinch nicely. Payne is working for position but Mahoney cracks him with a big knee to the head! Payne crumples up against the cage and Mahoney lands two more shots before the ref can save Payne! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Logan Mahoney! Logan Mahoney made sure to mention his sponsor, Hype Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
JF 58 - Cahill vs Yurchon
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#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. Jung throws a big shot that misses. A low kick from Jung is predictable there #TD2# and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Jung fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2# Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Gracie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jung swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gracie advances position into side control! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2# Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1# Jung is looking to reverse the position. Jung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jung has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Jung.#SUB# Jung tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jung's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Jung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. Jung wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. Jung trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. Jung passes to full mount! Gracie has given up his back here. Will Jung look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#T2# Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jung's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
#SUB2# Gracie drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Gracie seems to have locked his on tight now - Jung screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gracie, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Elias Gracie! A less than humble Elias Gracie 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:
GFY 107 Everybody but your dog
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Eliz Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 30 losses; Chad Strdoza! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive. No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Strdoza rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T1# Strdoza stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliz Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Strdoza pulls guard. Gracie postures up.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Gracie stands and throws Strdoza's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Strdoza Strdoza is looking for a sweep.#T2# Strdoza struggling a bit here. Strdoza tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it. Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Strdoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Strdoza is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Strdoza is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. Strdoza is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Gracie trying to control the action but Strdoza is working from the bottom. Strdoza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3# Strdoza tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control. Strdoza is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard. Strdoza won't allow Gracie to pass to mount. Gracie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strdoza on the ground. The fighters are battling for position here. Strdoza manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2# Strdoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.#SUB2# Strdoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Our spies down at at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again inform us that Strdoza has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4##SUB2# Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strdoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Strdoza's legs - danger averted. Strdoza is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.#SUB2# Strdoza 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. Strdoza wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strdoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Strdoza's legs - danger averted. Gracie wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving. Gracie forces his way into half guard. Strdoza moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T5# Strdoza can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. The fighters are battling for position here. Strdoza manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Gracie wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving. Strdoza is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up. Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. Strdoza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (3) vs (2) Strdoza Gracie is looking for a sweep. Strdoza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Strdoza trying to control the pace. Gracie wants to improve his position but Strdoza is controlling well.
#T6##SUB2# Strdoza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Strdoza sits in half guard. #SUB# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Strdoza maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gracie could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Strdoza has cracked it and Gracie is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Strdoza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chad Strdoza! Chad Strdoza thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GFY 106 U must B good w women
Date: Jan 20, 2025 |
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 10 wins and 5 losses; Jack Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Eliz Gracie! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Williams feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (0) Gracie Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Williams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (5) vs (0) Gracie Gracie is being controlled here. Gracie is looking for a sweep. Gracie keeps trying to improve his position. Gracie is being controlled here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie tries to buck Williams off but Williams is having none of it. Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1# Williams is staying tight to Gracie's torso, preventing him from escaping. Gracie tries to bench press Williams off him but Williams keeps the position. Gracie 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. Gracie being controlled for a moment. Gracie is trying to improve his position.#T2# The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Gracie is trying to improve his position. Gracie is trying to escape the position but Williams is controlling the position. Williams 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. Gracie is trying to improve his position. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Williams controlling the position from side mount. Williams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB# Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williams's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Williams! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Gracie has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Williams! Jack Williams managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160), into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GFY 105 I expected a warning
Date: Jan 15, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Eliz Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 37 losses; Red Hestler! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Hestler looking to score a takedown here. Gracie is defending well but Hestler drives through and ends up in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Hestler#SUB# Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB# Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hestler controls the pace. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hestler wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#SUB# Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Hestler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Hestler We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hestler taking a breather here. Gracie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1# Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as Hestler dominates the positioning. Gracie is looking for a sweep. Hestler just content to control the position. Gracie is looking for a sweep.#T2# Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Hestler stalling. Gracie wants to get back to full guard. Hestler slows the pace down in half guard. #T3# Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hestler pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (8) Hestler Hestler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Gracie can't escape the position.
Hestler controlling from the full mount. Gracie can't escape the position.
Hestler controlling the position easily from mount. #T4# Let's hope that Hestler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5# Hestler controlling his opponent. Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Hestler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T6# Hestler controlling the position easily from mount. Gracie is looking to get to half guard. Hestler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Gracie can't escape the position.
Hestler controlling the pace for now. #T7# Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. Hestler content just to control the position here. Gracie tries to reverse the position but Hestler maintains control. Hestler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gracie to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (0) vs (11) Hestler Hestler is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off. Hestler keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
Hestler biding his time, controlling Gracie. Gracie tries to escape the position.
#T8# Hestler controlling from the back. Gracie tries to escape but Hestler has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Hestler controlling from the back. Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Hestler keeps control of the position.
Good control from Hestler. Gracie is trying to break free.
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Hestler.#T9# We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hestler. Hestler has the hooks in. Gracie 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.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10# What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hestler controlling from the back. Gracie is in bad spot here.
Hestler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
Hestler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11# Gracie is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gracie is really stuck here.
Hestler is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off. It looks like Hestler might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T12# Gracie tries to roll but Hestler sticks to his back.
Gracie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hestler.
Hestler has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Hestler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
#T13# Gracie is working hard here to advance position. Hestler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Yet more stalling tactics from Hestler. Gracie is trying to break free.
Hestler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape. #T14# Hestler doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (11) Hestler Hestler working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight! Hestler wins on points by 11 to 2. Red Hestler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GFY 104 I can go 2 bingo 2day
Date: Jan 10, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Eliz Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 89 wins and 134 losses; Tobias Pancake! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Pancake fails with a takedown attempt. Gracie feinted with a counter takedown. Pancake closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Pancake pushes Gracie against the ropes but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Gracie feinted with a counter takedown. Pancake shoots and misses #TD# and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Pancake Eliz Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Pancake. Pancake keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. Gracie passes Pancake's right leg, so he's now in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Pancake is defending well.
#SUB# Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie wants to control but Pancake is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB# Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pancake is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. Gracie prevents Pancake from improving his position.#SUB2# Pancake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pancake defends it well. Pancake trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Pancake is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Pancake#T2# Gracie looking to control but Pancake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB# Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Pancake is having none of it. #SUB# Gracie has control of Pancake's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pancake regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gracie looking to control but Pancake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3##SUB# Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but Pancake is in no mood to give up. Pancake is looking to get to half guard. Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pancake is looking to escape. #SUB# Gracie working for a submission but Pancake is keeping him at bay. #SUB# Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pancake to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pancake shrugs it off. Pancake tries to hold on but Gracie postures up. Gracie prevents Pancake from getting the reversal.#T4# Pancake sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Pancake keeps control of the position for the meantime. Gracie prevents Pancake from improving his position.#SUB# Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Pancake is defending well.
Gracie passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (0) Pancake Pancake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB# Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Pancake defends it well. #T5##SUB# Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pancake is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pancake and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gracie trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom. Gracie advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (10) vs (0) Pancake Gracie avoids the attempt from Pancake to control. Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pancake is looking to escape. #T6##SUB# Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Gracie tries to control but Pancake wriggling away. Pancake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pancake tries to hold on but Gracie postures up. Gracie tries to control but Pancake wriggling away. #SUB# Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Pancake defends it well. Pancake wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.#SUB# Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pancake has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pancake! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (10) vs (2) Pancake#T7##SUB# Gracie is looking to cinch up a triangle. Pancake throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gracie's body to avoid the submission. Gracie has instead reached around Pancake's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gracie arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eliz Gracie! Eliz Gracie took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Im so happy to have had the opportunity to compete in my first ever grappling match today. MAKE SOME NOISE VEGAS! Im 50 years old, its been a long journey and I am super grateful to still be going strong.'. |
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Event:
GFY 103 Ad 4 Anthony Kedis dic
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Eliz Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 119 wins and 58 losses; Pacer Dalton! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Dalton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dalton is in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Dalton Dalton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Gracie keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass. Dalton controlling from the top position. Dalton wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position. Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace. Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie. Dalton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Let's hope that Dalton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1# Dalton pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Dalton slows the pace down in half guard. Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Dalton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Dalton Dalton fails to move to back control. Dalton controlling the position easily from mount. Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. Dalton controlling the pace for now. #T2# It looks like Dalton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Gracie's coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter 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. Dalton moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (0) vs (8) Dalton I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Dalton has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Dalton keeps control of the position.
Dalton really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracie. Dalton is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Dalton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dalton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (8) Dalton#T3# Dalton wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. Dalton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (10) Dalton#SUB# Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dalton is aware though and is defending well. Gracie 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. Dalton content to stall in guard here. Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Dalton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (13) Dalton Gracie tries to buck Dalton off but Dalton is having none of it. Gracie is working hard here to advance position. Dalton slows the pace down. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dalton.#T4# The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Gracie tries to improve position but can't. Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. More stalling from Dalton. Gracie is trying to improve his position.#T5# Dalton controls the position. Gracie is looking to reverse the position. Dalton happy to just control the position for now. #T6# Gracie is trying to improve his position. The referee asks Dalton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dalton prefers to stall for the moment though. Gracie is looking to reverse the position. Dalton controls the position. #T7# Gracie tries to bench press Dalton off him but Dalton keeps the position. Dalton staying calm. Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. A lull in the action here. Gracie tries to buck Dalton off but Dalton is having none of it. Gracie trying to remain calm as Dalton controls from the top position.#T8# Dalton with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T9# Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. Dalton happy to just control the position for now. Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. Gracie trying to remain calm as Dalton controls from the top position. Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control. A lull in the action here.#T10# Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Gracie regains half guard. Dalton passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (16) Dalton Gracie is letting Dalton control him for a moment. Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. Gracie is being controlled here. #T11# Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dalton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Dalton controlling the position from side mount. Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dalton off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (6) vs (16) Dalton Dalton trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in. #SUB# Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dalton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Gracie trying to control momentarily.
Dalton wants to escape the position.
Dalton 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.#T12##SUB# Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Dalton is controlling his hands well. Dalton tries to break free.
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dalton tries to break free.
Dalton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB# Gracie looking for the RNC. Dalton needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. Gracie gets his hands free as Dalton looks to control. Dalton rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Dalton trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip. #SUB# Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dalton has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gracie keeps control of the position as Dalton tries to break free.
#T13# Dalton trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him. #SUB# Gracie looking to break Dalton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dalton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Dalton surviving as best he can, preventing damage. Dalton is in bad spot here.
Gracie trying to control. Gracie is trying to stick to Dalton's back but Dalton is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dalton. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (18) Dalton Dalton won't allow Gracie to sweep him here. Dalton content to stall in guard here. #T14# Yet more stalling tactics from Dalton. Dalton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard. Dalton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (21) Dalton Dalton content just to control the position here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Dalton wins on points by 21 to 6. A victorious Pacer Dalton 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:
JF 45 - New Year New Korbin
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
#R1# Stuarts scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Stuarts finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Stuarts throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Stuarts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts. A head kick by Stuarts misses #TD2# and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie. #SUB2# Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stuarts is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stuarts has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet. #SUB2# Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stuarts is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Stuarts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Gracie is looking for a triangle but Stuarts pushes his legs off easily.
Stuarts pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2# Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stuarts pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Stuarts is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2# Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Gracie actively working from the bottom here. Gracie tries to roll over but Stuarts keeps him under control. Stuarts trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Stuarts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Stuarts prevents Gracie from improving his position. Stuarts wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Gracie tries to roll over but Stuarts keeps him under control. Stuarts is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Stuarts is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it. #SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Stuarts thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Stuarts wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. Gracie manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2# Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Stuarts trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T3# Stuarts postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it. Stuarts trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stuarts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Gracie keeping moving, preventing Stuarts from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stuarts slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Stuarts is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. Stuarts passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gracie! Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Stuarts's attempts to control the action. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gracie is looking to improve his position but Stuarts isn't that keen on the idea. Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Stuarts will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Stuarts misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2# and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stuarts won't be happy with that. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2# Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Stuarts tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2# Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Elias Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stuarts has escaped the position, nice work there. Stuarts is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2# Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stuarts is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2# Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stuarts rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Stuarts! Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stuarts manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Stuarts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2# Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Stuarts slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.#REVR# Gracie keeping moving, preventing Stuarts from controlling successfully. Stuarts is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2##SUB2# Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stuarts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stuarts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stuarts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Stuarts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stuarts has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted. Gracie wants to sweep but no luck. Gracie keeping moving, preventing Stuarts from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stuarts defends it easily. Gracie is breathing heavily.#SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stuarts passes into side control.
#T3# Gracie is trying to work for a sweep but Stuarts has mounted him! Stuarts trying to control but he's not successful this time. Stuarts is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position. Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position. Gracie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Gracie wants to escape the position.
#T4# Stuarts wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy. Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Stuarts keeps control of the position.
Stuarts is looking to control Gracie but Gracie is wriggling around and keeping busy. Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Stuarts keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Will Stuarts go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Stuarts dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Stuarts connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Elias Gracie has been cut. Gracie stuffs the takedown. Gracie feints the counter takedown. Stuarts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2# so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2# Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stuarts is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard. #REVR# Gracie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Gracie keeping moving, preventing Stuarts from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Gracie working for a triangle but Stuarts defends it easily.
Stuarts wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T1##SUB2# Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stuarts escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control! Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Stuarts slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2# Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Stuarts slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.#REVR# Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Gracie is looking to advance position but Stuarts has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# Gracie tries to improve his position but instead Stuarts has taken his back! #T2# Stuarts struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie is trying to break free.
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! Stuarts trying to control. Gracie tries to escape the position.
Gracie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stuarts.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Gracie is still trying to improve position. Gracie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stuarts.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
#T3# Stuarts is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Stuarts. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stuarts's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie. Stuarts looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Gracie wants to pass the guard but Stuarts is keeping the position. Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2# Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stuarts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Stuarts in his guard.#REVR##SUB2# Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stuarts escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control! Gracie sneaks back into half guard. Stuarts trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #T4# Gracie tries to roll over but Stuarts keeps him under control.#SUB2# Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stuarts pulls his head out easily. Stuarts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Stuarts thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Gracie is in trouble now - Stuarts has advanced to mount! Stuarts trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Bobby Stuarts showed his dominance in that final round. Well Stuarts has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Stuarts! Bobby Stuarts is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
Sunrise 5: New Year Rising
Date: Dec 31, 2024 |
#R1# Chang thuds a left hand into Gracie's body. Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Chang counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt. Chang staying out of range there. Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Chang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie. Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand. Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Chang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Chang scores with a jab to the head.
Gracie misses with a left hand enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Chang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Chang counters with a nice uppercut. Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Gracie is rocked! Gracie looks winded! Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Chang dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gracie misses with an uppercut. #T1# Gracie misses with a left hand and Chang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Chang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Nice shot by Chang. Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him? Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Chang stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Chang is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Chang cracks Gracie with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Gracie is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Gracie is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Gracie could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ching Chang! Ching Chang made sure to mention his sponsor, BANZAI NUTRITION in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GFY 102 Wear What You Dig
Date: Dec 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Eliz Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jordan Soibler! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Soibler closes the distance looking to clinch #TD# and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Soibler Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Soibler defends it. Gracie trying to control from half guard but Soibler is working away. Gracie is taking a breather. Soibler 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.#SUB# Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Soibler trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Soibler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Soibler wants to get back to full guard. Gracie slows the pace down in half guard. #T1# Soibler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (2) vs (4) Soibler The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2# Soibler is persistently looking for the submission but Gracie is defending it well.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Gracie is working hard here to advance position. Our spies down at at Cozad MMA St Petersburg inform us that Soibler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Gracie breaks Soibler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (4) Soibler Soibler controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself. Gracie looking to pass the guard. Soibler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soibler's guard. #T2# Gracie is trying to control. Soibler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control. Gracie trying to control from half guard but Soibler is working away. Soibler moves into full guard.
#SUB2# Soibler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Soibler keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Soibler 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. Soibler is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment. Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Soibler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soibler swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Soibler. Gracie wants to control from the top but Soibler keeps moving. Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soibler swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gracie preventing the sweep. Gracie trying to control but Soibler is working from the bottom. Gracie postures up.
Gracie passes Soibler's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Soibler trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Soibler! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (4) Soibler#T4##SUB# Soibler defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie. #SUB# Soibler defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie. Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Soibler is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action. #SUB# Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Soibler is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can. #SUB# Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie looking to control but Soibler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Gracie prevents Soibler from getting the reversal.#T5# Soibler is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action. #SUB# Gracie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Soibler is now in Gracie's guard. A big mistake from Gracie there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (6) Soibler Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soibler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (9) vs (6) Soibler Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Soibler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gracie preventing the sweep. Soibler trying to control the position.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. Soibler controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself. Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soibler's guard. #T6# Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Soibler moves into full guard.
#SUB2# Soibler looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Soibler looks winded! Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB# Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Soibler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Soibler manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Soibler's guard. #T7# Soibler being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2# Soibler working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soibler is keeping the position for now. Soibler trying to control the position.
#SUB2# Soibler 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 forces his way into half guard.#T8# Soibler is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Soibler is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#SUB# Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie controlling the action here. #SUB# Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#T9# Gracie controlling the action here. Soibler is not content to let Gracie control the position. Soibler is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (12) vs (6) Soibler Gracie trying to control but Soibler is having none of it. Gracie avoids the attempt from Soibler to control.#SUB# Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB# Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Soibler is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can. #T10# Gracie avoids the attempt from Soibler to control. Gracie controlling his opponent. Gracie wants to control the pace but Soibler is squirming around nicely. Soibler regains half guard. Soibler manages to get to full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Soibler keeps moving. #T11# Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Soibler is retaining full guard. Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Soibler.#SUB# Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Soibler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Soibler has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though. Gracie wants to control from the top but Soibler keeps moving. Gracie passes Soibler's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB# Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soibler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12# Soibler trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Soibler is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard. Soibler is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard. Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Soibler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though. Gracie not doing much here.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (15) vs (6) Soibler#T13##SUB# Gracie is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eliz Gracie! As Eliz Gracie got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Im so happy to have had the opportunity to compete in my first ever grappling match today. MAKE SOME NOISE VEGAS! Im 50 years old, its been a long journey and I am super grateful to still be going strong.'. |
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Event:
GFY 101 That cat owes me $7000
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jordan Soibler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eliz Gracie! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Soibler.#TD2# Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soibler (0) vs (2) Gracie Soibler trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Soibler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Soibler.#SUB2# Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2# Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Soibler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1# Soibler can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2# Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2# Soibler is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Soibler wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Soibler is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soibler avoid being mounted? Soibler is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T2##SUB2# Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Soibler defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Soibler trying to control from the bottom.
Soibler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2# Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Soibler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Soibler manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Soibler's guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Soibler is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up. #SUB2# Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3# Soibler tries to land a sweep but no joy. Soibler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Gracie wants to pass the guard but Soibler is keeping the position.#SUB2# Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Soibler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Soibler has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soibler (2) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2# Soibler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4# Soibler wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2# Soibler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soibler has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Soibler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Soibler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Gracie is looking for a triangle but Soibler pushes his legs off easily.
#T5##SUB2# Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Soibler escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Soibler (5) vs (2) Gracie Gracie is not content to let Soibler control the position. Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Soibler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2# Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soibler pulls his head out easily. Gracie tries to get to full guard but Soibler has control of the leg. Soibler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Soibler (8) vs (2) Gracie Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.#T6# Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soibler pulls his head out easily. Gracie looks winded! Soibler wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Soibler is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB# Soibler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7# Gracie is staying active underneath Soibler, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2# Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soibler pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soibler pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Soibler is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soibler to get the leverage. #SUB# Soibler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Gracie 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.#T8##SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Soibler trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #SUB# Soibler is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soibler to get the leverage. #SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T9##SUB2# Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soibler pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Soibler wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. #SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions off his back. Soibler wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #T10# Soibler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2# Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Soibler.
#SUB2# Gracie actively working from the bottom here. Soibler is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.#SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Soibler is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T11##SUB# Soibler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Soibler eventually gives up the hold. Soibler wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. #SUB2# Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soibler pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T12##SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Soibler is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.#SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions off his back. Soibler wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Soibler is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T13# Gracie is staying active underneath Soibler, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2# Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Soibler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Soibler. #SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soibler pulls his head out easily. #T14##SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Soibler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions off his back. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Soibler trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! Soibler takes the fight on points by 8 to 2. Jordan Soibler looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I’m not here for long time so enjoy it everyone while u still can'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Nurmagomedov gets a takedown into half guard. Payne really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Nurmagomedov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Payne. Nurmagomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Nurmagomedov controlling the pace. Nurmagomedov works his way into side control. Payne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nurmagomedov taking a breather here. Payne's coaches at Cozad MMA London 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.#SUB2# Nurmagomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Payne, who protects the arm well. #T1# Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Nurmagomedov lands a nice forearm strike. Nurmagomedov controlling the position. #SUB2# Nurmagomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Payne is defending well. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2# Payne is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nurmagomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat. Nurmagomedov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2# Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Payne has escaped the position, nice work there. Payne pushes Nurmagomedov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nurmagomedov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3##SUB2# Nurmagomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Payne, who protects the arm well. Nurmagomedov works to advance to full mount. Payne defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. You get the feeling that Payne really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB2# Nurmagomedov is working for a guillotine from mount but Payne frees his head quite easily.
#SU2# Nurmagomedov is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Payne connects with a high kick. #T4# Payne misses with a few strikes there.
Nurmagomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Payne moves out of range easily. Harry Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Nurmagomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Nurmagomedov lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2# Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura but Payne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nurmagomedov to get the leverage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nurmagomedov trying to control the pace. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Payne is looking to get back to is feet but Nurmagomedov passes into side control.
Payne tries to escape but Nurmagomedov is in control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Nurmagomedov dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Nurmagomedov avoids the head kick by Payne.
Payne throws a right and a left that Nurmagomedov avoids nicely. Payne looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well. #CL2# Nurmagomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2# Nurmagomedov pulls guard effortlessly. Nurmagomedov pulls Payne in close to his closed guard and prevents Payne from doing any damage or advancing position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmagomedov is on top in guard.
#REVB# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Payne's head. Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nurmagomedov passes Payne's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1# Payne scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nurmagomedov manages to mount him!
BOOM! Nurmagomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB2# Nurmagomedov working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Payne looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Nurmagomedov! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ali Nurmagomedov! |
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Event:
JF 38 - Valverde vs Hanma
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
#R1# Baba misses with a hook. Gracie with the counter takedown but Baba avoids it easily. A lazy left from Baba finds it's target. Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baba. Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Gracie moves away from the strike by Baba. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baba jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well. Baba throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily. Baba throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Baba pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1# Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baba throws out the jab. Gracie feints the counter takedown. Gracie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Baba scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Phishiji Baba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A left and a right from Baba both land. Nice combination. Phishiji Baba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Baba misses with a combination
#TD2# and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2# Gracie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Baba defend it? Gracie steps over the head and cranks it - Baba is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elias Gracie! Elias Gracie tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2024 |
#R1# Payne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schneider. That did some damage! Payne checks a leg kick. Schneider closes the distance and clinches up with Payne, looking for a takedown. Schneider pushes Payne against the cage but Payne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Schneider shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Payne as he avoids it easily. Schneider wants to clinch. Schneider is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Payne. Schneider connects with a right hand. Payne shakes it off. Schneider shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Payne as he avoids it easily. Payne went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Harry Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marques Schneider. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD# Payne lands a big head kick that sends Schneider tumbling to the mat! Payne takes a step backwards and waves Schneider back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Schneider is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Marques Schneider has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Payne steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Schneider is out on his feet! Payne sets himself and nearly takes Schneider's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harry Payne! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2024 |
#R1# Hagibis feints a jab promting Gracie to slip. Hagibis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gracie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Hagibis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side. Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Hagibis avoids it well and moves away.#CL2# Hagibis darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage. Hagibis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie up against the cage. Gracie is looking for a takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hagibis has Gracie pushed against the cage. Hagibis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1# A frustrated look appears on Hagibis's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hagibis taking a breather. Hagibis prevents the takedown attempt.
Hagibis missing with knees to the body.
Gracie is pressed up against the cage. Hagibis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gracie down to the mat. Gracie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Hagibis shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense. Elias Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Bayani Hagibis. Hagibis with a poor takedown #TD# so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2# Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Hagibis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hagibis manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Hagibis's guard. Hagibis trying to control the position here. #SUB# Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Hagibis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hagibis manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Hagibis's guard. Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hagibis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB# Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hagibis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hagibis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hagibis! #REVB# Gracie manages to get back to half guard.#SUB# Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Gracie actively working from the bottom here. Hagibis tries to stand and escape but Gracie is controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hagibis pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB# Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work. Hagibis trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB# Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hagibis should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Hagibis should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Elias Gracie! Elias Gracie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
#R1# Veainu shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well. Gracie looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Veainu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Veainu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Veainu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Gracie misses with a left hand #KD2# and Veainu counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Gracie! Veainu works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2# Veainu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Veainu looking to control and managing it successfully. Veainu throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gracie because Veainu loaded up on that one. Gracie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Veainu on the ground. Veainu throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gracie because Veainu loaded up on that one. Poor strikes thrown by Veainu there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Veainu controlling his opponent. Veainu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1# Gracie is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gracie squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Veainu throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gracie because Veainu loaded up on that one. Veainu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Veainu throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Veainu controlling from mount. Gracie blocking the ground and pound. Veainu looking to ground and pound but Gracie is blocking nicely. Veainu controlling the position easily from mount. Gracie tries to buck Veainu off but Veainu takes his back! #T2##SUB2# Veainu looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Veainu will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Veainu trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape. It looks like Veainu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Gracie avoids the strikes from Veainu. Veainu missing with strikes. #SUB2# Veainu sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Gracie taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Siale Veainu! |
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Event:
New Dawn - King Gibbs vs Boone
Date: Dec 13, 2024 |
#R1# Cleaver lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A jab from Cleaver misses. Cleaver fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Cleaver works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Cleaver throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Cleaver pushes his down on his head and steps out. Cleaver bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Mervin Cleaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Cleaver lands with a right hand. Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Cleaver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie. Cleaver connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back. This has been an exciting period of action! Cleaver feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Cleaver thuds a left hand into Gracie's body. Cleaver fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1# Cleaver throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range. Gracie with the counter takedown but Cleaver avoids it easily. Cleaver lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Cleaver lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cleaver loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch. Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook. Cleaver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cleaver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cleaver scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Cleaver does it's job there. Cleaver scores with a shot to the body.
#T2# Cleaver fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cleaver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cleaver lands a nice shot to the body.
Cleaver dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cleaver. Cleaver tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot. The fighters circling - Cleaver throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Cleaver's corner calls for a 1-2. Cleaver obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Cleaver lands the left hand. Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cleaver. Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3# Cleaver misses with a jab to the body
#TD2# and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2# Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Cleaver defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2# Gracie is looking for a kimura but Cleaver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB2# Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cleaver is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# Cleaver is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#SUB2# Gracie is looking for a kimura but Cleaver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB2# Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mervin Cleaver dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Cleaver dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cleaver slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Cleaver throws a shot to the body.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cleaver jabs at Gracie's body. Gracie moves out of range as Cleaver strikes. Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Gracie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving. Cleaver throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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 avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cleaver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1# Cleaver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cleaver. Cleaver's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cleaver duly obliges. A looping hook to the body misses from Cleaver. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet. Cleaver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cleaver works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Cleaver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around? Cleaver listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Cleaver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
A lazy left from Cleaver finds it's target. A looping hook to the body misses from Cleaver. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet. Cleaver misses the jab. Gracie with the counter takedown but Cleaver avoids it easily.#T2# Cleaver misses with a combination
#TD2# and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cleaver! 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!#SUB2# Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2# Gracie tries for a kimura but Cleaver is defending well. #SUB2# Gracie tries for a kimura but Cleaver is defending well. #SUB2# Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cleaver, who protects the arm well. Cleaver is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #T3##SUB2# Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Cleaver is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cleaver has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2# Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2# Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cleaver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4##SUB2# Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Cleaver wants to control but Gracie postures up.#SUB2# Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cleaver, who protects the arm well. #SUB2# Gracie has an Americana. Cleaver didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gracie is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gracie hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Elias Gracie! In his post fight interview, Elias Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2024 |
#R1# Fukado tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Gracie looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! A big right from Gracie misses. Gracie throws out a loose jab but Fukado uses good head movement to avoid it. Gracie swings widly with a right hand
#CL2# and Fukado counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2# Fukado is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gracie can't fight it off and eventually Fukado manages to take the fight to the floor. Gracie looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Fukado not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Fukado throwing strikes but missing. Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Fukado from standing up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fukado content to stall in guard here. Fukado is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him. #T1# Gracie wants to get back to his feet but Fukado is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Fukado's corner is telling him to maintain position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fukado sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2# Fukado clinches. #TD2# Fukado gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gracie's coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter 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. Fukado content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Fukado tries to stand and escape but Gracie is controlling the position. Well, if Fukado is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2# Fukado is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Fukado is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2##SUB2# Fukado is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Fukado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Fukado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2# Fukado is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Fukado controlling the pace. #T3# Let's hope that Fukado has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Gracie tries to kick Fukado off but Fukado keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Fukado is controlling the pace.
Fukado passes the guard and advances to mount! Fukado controlling from mount. #T4# We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Fukado. Fukado connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fukado landing strikes from the mount and Gracie is in trouble! #SUB2# Fukado working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Gracie looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Fukado! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryota Fukado! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2024 |
#R1# Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Estrada sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gracie looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Gracie misses with a hook. Estrada ducked under it nicely. Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Gracie scores with a jab to the head.
Gracie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The fight stays on the outside here - Estrada looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Estrada ducks under a wild hook from Gracie. Estrada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie scores with a sloppy right hand. Estrada should have avoided that one. Estrada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gracie. Estrada tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Estrada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Estrada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gracie.#T1# Gracie missing with a left hand there. Estrada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice uppercut there from Gracie. Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Estrada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab. Nice uppercut there from Gracie. Estrada misses with a wild combination.
We've been told by Gracie's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Gracie cracks Estrada with an open hand slap. Gracie cracks Estrada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Estrada lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Estrada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Estrada moves away and avoids it. Gracie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Nice defenses there by Estrada. Estrada throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease. Gracie dips to his left and cracks Estrada with an uppercut!#T2# Estrada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie. Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing. Estrada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Estrada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Estrada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracie misses the jab. Estrada works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination. Gracie throws a jab when Estrada was well out of range. Estrada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Estrada does no damage. Gracie misses with a hook. Gracie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Estrada ducks under a wild hook from Gracie. The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Estrada misses with a wild body shot. Estrada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie. Estrada is looking to clinch. #T3# Estrada lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Estrada. Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Estrada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Estrada swinging wildly here.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Gracie throws the left hand but Estrada avoids the punch easily. Estrada misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Estrada moved out of range nicely. Estrada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie cracks Estrada with a good jab. Estrada tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nice jab there from Gracie. Estrada throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely. Estrada misses with a straight right. Estrada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Estrada staying out of range there. Gracie blocks a jab. Estrada lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T4# Estrada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie. Estrada throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease. Estrada slips a straight right by Gracie. Estrada throws a counter combo. Efim Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Estrada.
Nice cross by Gracie. Estrada doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Estrada. Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Estrada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Estrada slips a straight right by Gracie. Estrada misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gracie missing with a left hand there. Estrada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Gracie misses with a hook. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Estrada tries to clinch up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Efim Gracie dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Decent striking displayed by Gracie there. Estrada tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Estrada throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gracie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Estrada walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie. Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Estrada counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie. Estrada fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Estrada.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The fighters circling - Estrada throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Estrada walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Estrada throws a right and a left that both miss. Nice uppercut there from Gracie.#ROC#Estrada is rocked! Nice uppercut there from Gracie. Estrada is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him? Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Efim Gracie is winning the standup battle so far. Estrada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1# Estrada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Kaleb Estrada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gracie steps in with a hook that catches Estrada right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Gracie follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Estrada looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, 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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