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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice combination there by Williams.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Gracie backs away, Williams returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Williams throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Paul Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williams!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Gracie gets a clinch.
Gracie is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Gracie is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Williams can't fight it off and eventually Gracie manages to take the fight to the floor. Williams looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
Gracie wants to land a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams throws a quick counter head kick but Gracie was just out of range.
Williams lands a head shot.
Gracie misses with the combination.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Paul Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Gracie.#TD2#
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Williams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Williams explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Paul Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side.
Jab by Williams.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams connects with a body shot.#T4#
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Williams is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Williams dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
Gracie dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie tries to clinch up.#T1#
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in and bounces Williams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. #REVR#
Williams wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Williams's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Williams wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Williams's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Williams dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Paul Williams is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
#CL2#
Gracie pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Williams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paul Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Gracie.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Williams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
Williams scores with a nice body kick.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Williams throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.
A cross from Williams lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Williams looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Williams stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
Williams connects with a high kick. #T2#
Williams jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams lands a body shot.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams scores with a jab.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gracie backs up against the cage.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Gracie advances nicely into full mount.
Williams gets back to half guard.
Williams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie stands up over Williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Williams wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gracie throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Anderson Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Williams!
An out of breath Paul Williams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
UB9: Urban Discipline
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gracie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dux - the referee stops the clock and Gracie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dux. Gracie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gracie tries to land a front kick but Dux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dux tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gracie manages to circle out of the way.
Dux lands a right hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Dux scores with a four punch combination!
Dux throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
Dux lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gracie checks a low kick from Dux.
Dux scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
A clash of legs there as Dux blocks the low kick.
Dux lands a jab-cross combination.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dux lands with a nice body punch.
Dux digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A head kick from Dux lands but Gracie takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Anderson Gracie has been cut.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dux closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
A head kick misses from Dux.
Gracie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dux with a body shot.
Dux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gracie moves out of range as Dux throws a body kick.
Dux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Dux, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Dux against the ropes but Dux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dux is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dux scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Dux is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Dux.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Dux misses. #T2#
Dux lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dux.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dux can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dux.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dux misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dux pinned against the ropes. Dux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Gracie.
Dux misses with the combination.
A nice combination there by Dux.
Dux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dux thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gracie if he has to take too many more of those.
Frank Dux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Dux. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Dux throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gracie looks winded!
Dux's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dux duly obliges.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dux, right into the meat.
A left and a right from Dux both land. Nice combination.
Dux throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Dux finish him?
Dux misses with a head kick.
Dux throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle, before Dux throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Gracie's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Dux lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Frank Dux!
Frank Dux made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.
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Event:
UB6: Bad Brains
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Nunes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nunes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nunes can pounce on him.
Nice takedown defense from Nunes. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adriano Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nunes as he jumps to the side.
Nunes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nunes lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Anderson Gracie has been cut.
Gracie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gracie looks winded!
Nunes scoring well with a low kick there.
Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes throws a leg kick that misses.
Adriano Nunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL#
Nunes forces Gracie back against the ropes and clinches.
Nunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Knees to the body from Nunes.
Nunes connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from Nunes on the inside.
Nunes scores with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Nunes.
Nunes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nunes lands a nice knee to the body.
Nunes with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nunes landing knees to the body.
Nunes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A hook to the body from Nunes.
A knee to the head by Nunes.
Nunes lands a good knee to the midsection. Gracie won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nunes obliges.
Nunes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T2#
Gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Nunes won't allow it.
Nunes looking to throw knees to the head but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Nunes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nunes tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Nunes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Gracie misses with a knee strike.
Nunes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses. #TD2#
Gracie pulls Nunes into guard.
#SU#
Nunes stands up from Gracie's guard - Nunes perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nunes is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nunes with a hook.#T3##TD2#
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Nunes's guard.
Nunes wants to get back to his feet but Gracie passes into half guard.
Nunes is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Nunes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Nunes dodges it nicely.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Nunes is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard. #T4#
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nunes wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Gracie maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nunes could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gracie has cracked it and Nunes is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anderson Gracie!
Anderson Gracie 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:
UB4: Wake the Dead
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kopp to the mat! Kopp manages to get full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kopp works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Kopp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kopp keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Kopp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kopp postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kopp, into his guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Kopp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving. #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 throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kopp has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Kopp's legs - danger averted.
Kopp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie postures up in Kopp's guard and throws a big left but Kopp blocks it.
Kopp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Kopp.
Gracie trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Kopp dives in for a single leg takedown but Gracie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#T3##TD2#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kopp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kopp controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Kopp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kopp wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kopp postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kopp, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kopp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kopp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie. #T5#
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Kopp looking for a sweep. Not yet Kopp, not yet.
Kopp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kopp 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 throwing strikes from guard but Kopp blocks nicely. #SUB#
Kopp working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
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 throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Kopp scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Kopp is working for a kimura here but Gracie manages to reverse the position and he's now in Kopp's guard.
Kopp keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T7#
Kopp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kopp looking for a sweep. Not yet Kopp, not yet. #SUB#
Kopp 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.
Kopp keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kopp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kopp is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie throws a strike but Kopp rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T8##SUB#
Kopp postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kopp, into his guard. #REVB#
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Kopp looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kopp 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. #T9#
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Kopp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie tries to stand but Kopp is controlling from the bottom.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kopp is keeping the position for now.
Gracie distracts Kopp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Kopp blocks nicely.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Gracie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R2#
Gracie misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kopp is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Kopp is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Kopp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie. #SUB#
Kopp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Kopp dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Kopp takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kopp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kopp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Kopp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Kopp has wrist control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kopp works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Kopp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kopp napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kopp is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Kopp tries to control but Gracie manages to take his back.#T3#
Kopp takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Gracie somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Gracie lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kopp's chin but Kopp turns very nicely into Gracie's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kopp.
#SUB#
Kopp postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kopp, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kopp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Kopp looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Kopp keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kopp has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Kopp's legs - danger averted.#T5#
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Kopp looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Kopp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie throws a strike but Kopp rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kopp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Kopp tries to pass.
Kopp wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB#
Kopp drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard.#REVB##T7#
Kopp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving. #SUB#
Kopp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Kopp slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.#REVR#
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kopp's guard. #REVB##T8#
Gracie distracts Kopp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kopp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracie trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kopp looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into side control.
Gracie looking to control but instead Kopp has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Gracie throws a strike but Kopp manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Gracie tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patrick Kopp!
A very excited looking Patrick Kopp made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UB2: Master Killer
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Linus cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Gracie darts in and clinches Linus up against the ropes.#BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Gracie thows a leg kick but Linus checks it #TD#
and Linus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie seems keen to control Linus's posture.
Linus trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Linus throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Linus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Linus stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Linus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Linus misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Linus moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Linus feinted with a counter takedown.
Linus slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
An inside leg kick from Linus misses.
We've been hearing reports that Linus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gracie throws a head kick but Linus moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Linus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Linus throws a combination that misses
and Linus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2##CL2#
Gracie forces Linus back against the ropes and clinches.
Linus is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Linus gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Linus stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Linus stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Gracie has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Linus manages to get his head free but now Gracie has transitioned to an armbar! Linus grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Gracie! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Gracie!
A less than humble Anderson 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:
KOTB 43: Sangrar!
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Mcroberts throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Gracie moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Mcroberts is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Gracie pulls guard. #SU2#
Mcroberts gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
Mcroberts punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Gracie clinches up with Mcroberts and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mcroberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcroberts with a hook.#CL#
Gracie forces Mcroberts back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Mcroberts breaks the clinch.
Mcroberts scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcroberts. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Mcroberts looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Mcroberts just gets out of the way.#CL#
Gracie pushes Mcroberts up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Gracie pulls Mcroberts into guard.
Gracie has Mcroberts pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Mcroberts from controlling successfully.
Mcroberts preventing the sweep.
Gracie pulls Mcroberts in to control the position.
Mcroberts wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie wants to stand and escape but Mcroberts is having none of it. #SU2#
Mcroberts gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gracie slips under a jab from Mcroberts.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Mcroberts pushes him off.
Mcroberts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie slips under a jab from Mcroberts.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mcroberts throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Mcroberts lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mcroberts leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Mcroberts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mcroberts!
Gracie in side control, throwing shots but Mcroberts defends.
Gracie trying to control the action but Mcroberts is working from the bottom.
Mcroberts throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Mcroberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcroberts is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcroberts can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
Mcroberts is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mcroberts looks winded!
Gracie connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mcroberts some visible discomfort.
#T3#
Gracie remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Check out the look on Gracie's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mcroberts is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gracie connects with a decent elbow.
Gracie scoring with punches and elbows.
Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mcroberts to see if he's OK.
Mcroberts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcroberts takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Gracie in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mcroberts is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anderson Gracie!
Anderson 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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